Urschel opens 11th European office in Madrid
30 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdThe 11th Urschel International branch in Europe has opened in Madrid. Urschel España SL contains a test cutting facility with a full range of Urschel slicers and dicers.
Greens launch plan to link farmers and consumers
29 July, 2013The Greens have announced a plan for $85 million in grants over four years for infrastructure and initiatives such as farmers markets, community food box schemes, producer cooperatives, local food hubs and marketing regional food brands.
RSPCA to recognise Good Eggs
29 July, 2013Companies that have made the switch to cage-free eggs will be recognised at the RSPCA’s Good Egg Awards in Sydney tomorrow.
Changes to Maximum Residue Limits proposed
29 July, 2013FSANZ is calling for submissions on proposed changes to Maximum Residue Limits of agricultural and veterinary chemicals that are sometimes found in foods.
AMA chief calls for mandatory health star rating labels
29 July, 2013The proposed health star rating system should be mandatory, the president of the Australian Medical Association has said. Dr Steve Hambleton made the statement after the AFGC withdrew its support for the voluntary health star rating system.
US is aiming to strengthen its oversight of foods entering the US
29 July, 2013In the US, the Food and Drug Administration is hoping to implement rules that will make food processors exporting food to the US more accountable for food safety and will establish standards for third-party audits of foreign food producers. These proposals will strengthen the FDA’s ability to monitor those facilities and respond if there are unsafe practices. Public comment is welcomed.
Retail growth to improve post-election: AFGC CHEP Retail Index
26 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilGrowth in retail sales continued to decline through the June quarter, but the rate of year-on-year growth will increase by the September quarter, the AFGC CHEP Retail Index predicts.
Tasmania smiles as Cadbury invests $30 million in its Claremont site
26 July, 2013Tasmania’s largest exporter by value, Cadbury, has announced an aspirational goal to increase its production from 42,000 to 70,000 tonnes/year. A recently announced $30 million investment into Cadbury’s Claremont facility in Hobart will help the company realise its goal.
There’s still a lot of life in the Goulburn Valley food industry
25 July, 2013The Goulburn Valley (GV) Food Co-operative has used local workers and local produce to manufacture their first 5000 ‘meal for four under $10’ pasta and sauce meals.
Dietary fibre claims criteria open for comment
25 July, 2013Got an opinion on dietary fibre nutrition content claims? FSANZ has released a consultation paper about the qualifying criteria nutrition content claims relating to dietary fibre.
Plain packaging for high-calorie foods won’t work, experts say
18 July, 2013Australian food industry experts have resolutely dismissed the idea of plain packaging for high-calorie foods as a solution to the nation’s obesity epidemic.
Correct storage key to reducing food waste
18 July, 2013Learning to store fresh produce correctly could help consumers extend the lifespan of their food, helping to reduce the amount of food that is thrown out each year, a new study commissioned by KitchenAid shows.
Turkey takes off with younger consumers
18 July, 2013Turkey is becoming more popular with Australian consumers, with Newspoll research commissioned by Steggles revealing that one in four grocery buyers eats turkey at least once a month.
Calls for AUSVEG chair to step down
17 July, 2013Vegetable growers are calling for John Brent to step down as AUSVEG chairman after he was accused of insolvent trading. Bunny Bite Foods’ administrator told creditors they may be able to make a claim against Brent for insolvent trading.
Web page helps new food businesses get off the ground
17 July, 2013 | Supplied by: NSW Food AuthorityStarting a new food business just got easier with the launch of an interactive web page, ‘Starting a food business’, which is part of the NSW Food Authority website.
