Mixed reactions to Greens’ CoOL Bill
21 May, 2013The Greens’ new Bill on country-of-origin labelling has drawn mixed reactions from the food industry. AUSVEG has voiced its support for the Bill, while the Australian Made Campaign has reservations.
DAFF announces changes to security paper
17 May, 2013DAFF has updated the paper for export sanitary and phytosanitary certificates for dairy products as part of the AQIS brand retirement.
JMP takes three of six APPMA awards
16 May, 2013 | Supplied by: JMP Engineering Pty LtdJMP Engineering had plenty to smile about at the APPMA Awards of Excellence: the company took out three of the six awards, including the Export Achievement and Customer Partnership Awards.
Watlow Heating Solutions catalogue
16 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Watlow Australia Pty LtdThe Watlow Heating Solutions catalogue highlights the company’s full product offering with descriptions, specifications, applications, line drawings and photos.
Emhart Glass named as O-I preferred supplier
15 May, 2013 | Supplied by: O-I Asia PacificEmhart Glass and Owens-Illinois (O-I) have signed an agreement naming Emhart as O-I’s preferred supplier of glass-forming machinery and equipment to all of O-I’s plants around the world.
New ISO standards for product safety and recall
14 May, 2013New ISO standards have been released for Consumer Product Safety (ISO 10377) and Consumer Product Recall (ISO 10393).
Environmental Packaging Awards submissions open
14 May, 2013PAC.NZ has announced that entries into the 2013 Environmental Packaging Awards - Fast Forward - are now open. In total there are eight categories open for entry and a Supreme Winner.
Seafood, gut health and lasers: 46th annual AIFST Convention
14 May, 2013From sessions on seafood science and gut health to a laser fence that shoots down mosquitoes, the 46th annual AIFST Convention is full of cutting-edge and compelling topics.
AFGC and GS1 support Food Allergy Week
13 May, 2013 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaThe AFGC and GS1 Australia are calling on all companies in the food and grocery industry to get on board with GS1 GoScan as part of Food Allergy Week.
Hake takes the cake for Brisbane’s fish and chips
13 May, 2013Hake is the fish of choice for Brisbane fish and chip shops, takeaways and cafes, according to Brisbane Wholesale Foods (BW Foods). The company released a report on its top-selling product lines for the first quarter of 2013.
N Clarke Services launches new name and logo
10 May, 2013N Clarke Services has launched a new company name and logo at AUSPACK PLUS 2013. The company is now known as PAC Solutions (Packaging Adhesive Equipment Consultants & Solutions Pty Ltd).
Automated Packaging Systems announces authorised distribution partner
09 May, 2013 | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty LtdAutomated Packaging Systems has retained an authorised distribution agreement with MPI Australia for sales and service of its Autobag, AirPouch and SidePouch bag packaging systems and materials in Australia and New Zealand.
Hally Labels acquires majority share in AC Labels
06 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Hally LabelsHally Labels Group has acquired a majority shareholding in AC Labels Pty Ltd. The companies say the investment is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop their core business.
Minister for Fair Trading to open AUSPACK PLUS 2013
06 May, 2013The Minister for Fair Trading will officially open AUSPACK PLUS 2013, the largest biennial packaging and processing machinery and materials exhibition in Australia.
$23 million for first round of food research funding
06 May, 2013A government plan to secure jobs for Australians and build sustainable industries will see Australia’s food, manufacturing and defence industries work with university researchers to become more competitive in the global marketplace.
