Panel to review NZ eel fishery practices
13 September, 2013The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has assembled an independent panel to review scientific information on fishery practices of the freshwater longfin eel, Anguilla dieffenbachii.
Happy birthday, AIP - 50 today!
12 September, 2013Today, the Australian Institute of Packaging celebrates a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary.
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter is considering Bega Cheese’s takeover bid
12 September, 2013If Bega Cheese succeeds with its $319 million offer for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter, the merged company will be one of Australia’s largest listed food companies.
Govt must deliver on five key infrastructure projects: ALC
11 September, 2013The Australian Logistics Council has listed five infrastructure projects it wants the Coalition government to deliver on, in order to improve productivity and efficiency in the freight logistics industry.
Rising Asian affluence drives demand for Australian vegetable exports
11 September, 2013The past five years have seen vegetable exports to China and Korea double to $2 million and $5 million respectively, highlighting the growth opportunities for Australian vegetables in the region, AUSVEG says.
Nothing to sneeze at: the importance of allergen labelling
11 September, 2013 by Alice RichardWNIFT&M spoke with Maria Said, President of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, about the importance of allergen labelling, allergic consumers' attitudes to processed food and how processors can earn the trust of allergic consumers.
MPI targets sulfite use in raw meat
10 September, 2013The NZ Ministry for Primary Industries has targeted sulfite use in raw meat, with MPI Food Act Officers visiting Auckland butchers and supermarkets to collect raw meat samples for analysis.
Unilever adds to tea portfolio with T2 acquisition
10 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Unilever AustraliaAustralian premium tea business T2 has been acquired by Unilever for an undisclosed amount. T2 operates 40 stores throughout the country, with 2012-13 financial year sales in the vicinity of $57 million.
Still wine market to lead wine growth in India
10 September, 2013The still wine market in India looks set to outstrip the spirits market, with Canadean predicting it will lead growth in the Indian wine industry at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.2% by value up to 2017.
Three awards in one night for Wiley
10 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdFood industry engineering firm Wiley had a busy Friday night, winning awards from two different industry bodies in two separate cities for its work.
Nestlé signs water and hygiene pledge
09 September, 2013Nestlé has signed a pledge to provide access to safe water and sanitation, as well as appropriate facilities to ensure personal hygiene, to all employees in all premises within three years.
DSS Silkeborg acquired by Tetra Pak
09 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has acquired Danish membrane filtration company DSS Silkeborg A/S, expanding its range of dairy processing solutions.
Help the AIP help those in need this Christmas
09 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP, the APPMA and the SCLAA will work together to pack more than 600 hampers for Foodbank to distribute to those in need at Christmas. Contact the AIP to donate items or volunteer to help.
Drink up - global forecast for beverage consumption is looking good
06 September, 2013Not only are beverage consumers looking for new experiences, taste sensations and health promotion from their soft drinks and juices, on a global scale they are also simply wanting more.
Rudd pledges $10m to Simplot's vegetable growers
05 September, 2013Kevin Rudd has pledged $10 million to help Simplot's Tasmanian vegetable growers improve their competitiveness. AUSVEG has called on all political parties to consider the future of food manufacturing in their policies.
