US meat, poultry, seafood packaging market to reach $9.7 bn by 2017
03 June, 2013Meat, poultry and seafood packaging demand in the US is expected to increase 3.2% annually to $9.7 billion in 2017, a new study from the Freedonia Group shows.
AFGC promises two dedicated SME Board seats
31 May, 2013Small to medium enterprises will have stronger representation on the Australian Food and Grocery Council Board, following changes to the Board’s composition.
Brand makeover for Emrich
31 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Emrich Industries Pty LtdCoinciding with its recent expansion, Emrich has had a brand makeover, including an updated company name, logo and website.
Food industry masterclasses to divulge success secrets
31 May, 2013Elevating Food Safety says its Food Industry Masterclasses offer an opportunity to discover the “success secrets” of successful food industry companies and learn how to apply these strategies.
Business as usual for BSI, despite NCSI acquisition
31 May, 2013BSI, the world’s first National Standards Body, has acquired NCSI from the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia. NCSI’s business will be combined with BSI to form BSI incorporating NCSI.
Largest US pork processor sold to Shuanghui
30 May, 2013Smithfield Foods has been acquired by Chinese company Shuanghui International Holdings. Shuanghui is the majority shareholder of Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, China’s largest meat processing enterprise.
Food safety contributions to be awarded at HACCP Conference
29 May, 2013Entries are now open for the 2013 Australian HACCP Awards. The awards will commend the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to food safety.
Industry bodies criticise National Food Plan
29 May, 2013The National Food Plan has elicited critical responses from several industry bodies, including the Australian Food and Grocery Council and AUSVEG.
Call for submissions on Food Standards Code revision
28 May, 2013FSANZ is calling for submissions on a revision of the Food Standards Code. The closing date for submissions on the Code Revision Proposal is 15 August 2013.
AusFoodtech welcomes first National Food Plan
28 May, 2013AusFoodtech, AusBiotech’s program for functional foods and nutraceuticals, has welcomed the release of Australia’s first National Food Plan - a road map for Australia’s food businesses and consumers.
pitt&sherry appoints national leader for food and beverage unit
24 May, 2013 | Supplied by: pitt&sherrypitt&sherry has appointed a new National Leader - Food and Beverage. Andrew Buckley comes to the role having previously been Senior Project Engineer for the Food and Beverage business unit.
CDS will raise prices and cost jobs, Bev Council says
23 May, 2013A container deposit scheme will raise prices and cost jobs, despite environmental groups claiming such a scheme won’t affect prices, the Australian Beverages Council has said.
Wiley to deliver ready-to-eat egg production facility
23 May, 2013Wiley has signed a contract with Sunny Queen Australia to deliver a greenfield ready-to-eat egg production facility at Sunny Queen’s Synergy Park site in Brisbane.
Look to emerging nations, Frost tells dairy exporters
23 May, 2013Nations with emerging dairy markets and growing middle classes in Asia and Africa are eager to import from ANZ due to the perceived high quality of our dairy products, new analysis from Frost & Sullivan suggests.
Tetra Pak honoured for continued packaging innovation
22 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has been honoured with the first DuPont Continuing Innovation Award, which is presented to winners of five or more previous DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.
