FMCG executives get it wrong on consumer desires
14 November, 2014Do FMCG executives have it wrong when it comes to predicting what consumers want? According to new research from Canadean, yes.
Egg industry pressured to review free-range claims
14 November, 2014The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging the egg industry to review its free-range claims after a free-range egg producer was fined $300,000 for falsely labelling its eggs as 'free range'.
Information required on chemical migration from packaging into food
12 November, 2014FSANZ is seeking information about how the migration of chemicals from packaging into food is currently being managed by industry - particularly smaller operators.
Importer fined $25K for telling porkies about imported ham
10 November, 2014An importer has been fined $25,000 for failing to test 2241 kg Parma ham imported from Italy in 2011. Paqualino Licastro, owner of Perth import company Topas Pty Ltd, was fined $3000 while the company was fined $22,000.
Horticulture vulnerable to high AU$
10 November, 2014A study funded by the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) has found that the horticulture industry is more vulnerable to a high Australian dollar than other agrifood sectors.
Call for EOI for papers for NZIFST 2015 conference
07 November, 2014 | Supplied by: NZIFST NZ Institute of FoodThe New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology (NZIFST) is calling for expressions of interest from those wanting to present an oral paper at NZIFST's 2015 conference.
Equipment pooling company awarded for innovation
06 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Loscam LtdLoscam has taken out the Best Innovation Food & Beverage Service Provider Award at the IMPACT CHINA: Food and Beverage Global Summit 2014.
Nestlé aims to connect with people …using robots
04 November, 2014In an effort to enhance brand engagement with consumers, Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines.
Coca-Cola wins Brazilian packaging award for Tetra Pak cartons with bio-based plastic
04 November, 2014Coca-Cola's Del Valle Reserva brand of juice won the Technology in Beverage Packaging prize at the 2014 ABRE Awards in Brazil, for being the first brand to use Tetra Pak cartons with bio-based LDPE films derived from sugar cane.
New exhibitors announced for AUSPACK 2015
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery AssociationAUSPACK 2015 organisers have announced a number of new exhibitors for the event, including Daxner Soren Asia Pacific, Advanced Machine Technology, Pharma Equip, Pulford Air & Gas, Meech, Hydroflux and Mettler Toledo.
Research centre aims to secure food for the future through photosynthesis
29 October, 2014A research centre has been established to explore new technologies for improving crop yields, by improving the way that plants capture the sun's energy through photosynthesis.
Does limited supply promote brand loyalty or brand switching?
29 October, 2014According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, when you can't get your favourite product, you'll quickly forget about it if you can find a good replacement.
Slipper-shaped dog food wins packaging prize
29 October, 2014Dog food packaging shaped like slippers and a carton of extra-large eggs depicting a chicken in some discomfort are among the packaging designs recognised by the Pentawards Concept 2015.
Retail trade growth to soften in December; trade turnover to increase
28 October, 2014Retail trade growth will slow in the lead-up to Christmas, according to the AFGC CHEP Retail Index. The Index predicts just 3.2% year-on-year growth for the December quarter.
Cutting-edge culinary trends for 2015
28 October, 2014Coconut sugar, ugly fruit and vegetables and cannabis cuisine feature in advertising agency Sterling Rice Group's list of Top 10 Cutting-Edge Culinary Trends for 2015
