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.
AUSPACK PLUS attracts visitors from around the world
02 May, 2013AUSPACK PLUS 2013 isn’t just about the exhibition. The event also features the WorldStar Packaging Awards and World Packaging Organisation (WPO) board meetings.
IMCD Group spreads its wings in Thailand
01 May, 2013Already active in Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, IMCD Group has opened an office in Thailand to strengthen its presence in the region even further. The office in Bangkok currently employs four members of staff, covering personal care and food market sectors.
Visit, network and win at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
01 May, 2013Aside from seeing the largest selection of working packaging and processing machinery on display in Australia, visitors to AUSPACK PLUS 2013 will have plenty of networking opportunities and the chance to win prizes.
Bottled water to overtake carbonates in two years
30 April, 2013According to market research organisation Canadean, demand for packaged water has rocketed exponentially, with volumes doubling in the past decade despite the global downturn.
Agr opens new Bangkok office to service Asia
29 April, 2013Agr International has officially opened Agr Bangkok, Ltd, a new sales and service office located in Bangkok, in response to significant growth in its customer base in the Asian region.
Processing and filling solutions on display at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
26 April, 2013Searching for processing or filling solutions? AUSPACK PLUS will showcase plenty of processing and filling machinery from local and international companies at the 2013 event.
Consumer pressure forces Mondelez to tackle inequality
24 April, 2013Consumer pressure has prompted Cadbury owner Mondelez International, the world’s biggest chocolate maker, to address the inequality faced by female cocoa farmers and workers.
Patties appoints new Chair
23 April, 2013 | Supplied by: Patties Foods Pty LtdMark Smith has been appointed Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Patties Foods, taking over the role from Chris Riordan.
Tailored energy procurement can unlock potential operating savings for the food industry
23 April, 2013 by Kathy TraylingEnergy in the form of electricity and gas is as essential to a food company as its staff, machinery and ingredients, which is why securing supply of both commodities at the lowest possible costs is paramount.
Hygiene and hygienic design: the key to improved food safety and greater value added
23 April, 2013Safety, quality and hygiene are, more than ever before, top priorities in the meat-processing sector. Consumers expect and demand safe products made using perfectly hygienic methods.
Phenylbutazone in horsemeat of low concern, say EU agencies
22 April, 2013The presence of phenylbutazone residues in horsemeat poses little threat to consumers, the European Food Safety Authority and the European Medicines Agency have said.
AUSPACK PLUS 2013 sold out
16 April, 2013AUSPACK PLUS organisers have announced that with four weeks still to go the show is sold out and all of the floorspace is fully occupied. The 2013 exhibition will feature the largest number of exhibitors in the event’s history.
Krones do Brasil receives TÜV SÜD certification
08 April, 2013A Krones plant in Brazil, Krones do Brasil Ltda, has been certified by the German technical inspectorate TÜV SÜD.
Australian Made Campaign welcomes CoOL recommendations
05 April, 2013The Australian Made Campaign has welcomed recommendations on country of origin labelling laws, saying they will build confidence in Australia’s food labelling system.
