Energy-efficiency grants to aid vegetable growers
17 July, 2013Australian vegetables growers will have access to $100 million in energy-efficiency grants under a new policy announced by Greens leader Senator Christine Milne.
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.
New research tracks consumers’ perceptions of vegetables
16 July, 2013New research commissioned by AUSVEG will track consumers’ perceptions of vegetables. The research will be released as monthly reports, the first of which has just been released.
Organic bottled water? No such thing, says ABWI
16 July, 2013The Australasian Bottled Water Institute has supported the ACCC’s position that bottled water products should not be labelled as organic.
New FCC standards proposed for ingredients
16 July, 2013New quality standards for spirulina, Brilliant Black PN and pomegranate juice are being proposed for the USP Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) 9th edition.
Ignore allergen labelling at your peril: Maria Said
16 July, 2013According to Maria Said of Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia, increasing numbers of people with food allergies mean food label standardisation is becoming even more important. Said will discuss this topic at the HACCP Conference in Melbourne this August.
Call for submissions on GM soybean application
15 July, 2013FSANZ is inviting submissions on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from genetically modified soybeans.
Dairy expert appointed as AIFST President
15 July, 2013 | Supplied by: AIFSTAn acclaimed dairy expert has been announced as the new president of the AIFST. Dr Anne Astin was inducted on 14 July, following two years as AIFST president elect.
Marel adds Carnitech’s mixing and grinding back into its portfolio
15 July, 2013The Icelandic fish, poultry and meat equipment, systems and further processing company Marel has strengthened its market position by acquiring the mixing and grinding sections of Carnitech for EU1.5 million.
Fonterra to shed 300 admin jobs
12 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdFonterra has announced it will shed 300 administrative jobs as part of its Support Services review. The company has also announced a number of new management appointments.
INC welcomes recommendations on infant formula marketing
12 July, 2013The Infant Nutrition Council (INC) has welcomed the Australian Department of Health’s recommendations on the review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement.
Steggles, ACMF found guilty over “free to roam” claims
12 July, 2013Steggles has been found guilty of engaging in false, misleading and deceptive conduct by describing its meat chickens as “free to roam” in large barns. The Australian Chicken Meat Foundation was also found guilty of deceptive conduct.
Conference to explore the French Paradox
12 July, 2013The French Paradox and the complex relationship between wine consumption and health will be the focus of WineHealth 2013, which will be held from 18 to 20 July in Sydney.
The Chinese ready meals market
11 July, 2013The prepared meals sector in China is expected to grow rapidly up to 2017 with ready meals leading the way.
MPC gets cracking on energy efficiency with $1.4m grant
11 July, 2013 | Supplied by: AusIndustryThe Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) has secured a $1.484 million grant for major energy-efficiency upgrades and expansion to its factory macadamia nut drying system.
