Bakery exhibition postponed to 2014
28 February, 2013The SIAB International Techno-Bake Exhibition, which was due to be held in Verona in May 2013, has been postponed to 2014.
Workforce Development Service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
27 February, 2013A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to work with manufacturing SMEs to support them and assist them to access the government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF).
Health and convenience: the driving trends of the future
27 February, 2013 by Alice RichardThe extent to which consumers embrace time-saving products - and are willing to shell out extra for them - is highlighted in the results of the 2013 Product of the Year awards.
Drink Sector Innovation in Beverage Packaging Report
27 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Drink SectorDrink Sector has published an Innovation in Beverage Packaging Report, which provides an overview of packaging innovation in the context of the global soft drinks, beer, cider, FABs, spirits, wine and dairy drinks markets.
Produce exporter to open Asian export division
26 February, 2013Perfection Fresh Australia has appointed experienced fresh produce and retail executive Malcolm McLean to lead its Singapore operations as General Manager Exports (Asia).
Prepared salads move from sideline act to main event
26 February, 2013Watch out, ready meals: prepared salads are muscling in on the convenience market. The prepared salads market is moving away from its established place in the side dishes and accompaniments market to take its place as a main meal contender.
Carbon price helps food processer cut emissions and energy costs
26 February, 2013A $1.17 million Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program grant, funded from carbon-price revenue, will help Primo Smallgoods to reduce emissions and slash energy costs.
AMA calls for tighter alcohol regulation
25 February, 2013The alcohol industry’s self-regulation has failed, the AMA has said, with the industry involved pushing to “lure young people into early and potentially harmful drinking patterns”.
Restrict ‘substantial transformation’ definition, says Australian Made Campaign
22 February, 2013Country of origin labelling in Australia leaves a great deal to be desired, but the Greens’ proposed bill is not an acceptable alternative, the Australian Made Campaign has said.
20th Australian HACCP Conference to be held in Melbourne
22 February, 2013The 20th Australian HACCP Conference will explore a range of topics, including Australia’s role in a global marketplace, Australian technical updates and new issues for food export.
Swedish academic to present at AIP Technical Dinner
22 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingDr Helén Williams, senior lecturer in energy and environmental systems at Karlstad University, Sweden, and visiting academic at RMIT in Melbourne, will speak at the AIP March Technical Dinner.
Mettler Toledo weighing and measurement compliance catalogue
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdFinding the right solution for hazardous weighing practices is a difficult task. To assist manufacturers across a number of industries, Mettler Toledo has published a catalogue, Weighing and Measuring Competence for Your Industry.
New chair for AFGC Board
21 February, 2013Terry O’Brien, Managing Director of Simplot Australia, has been elected as the new chair of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Board following the resignation of John Doumani.
Triennial bakery exhibition to be held in Verona
21 February, 2013A triennial event, the 10th SIAB International Techno-Bake Exhibition will not only exhibit enhancements to traditional sectors but also new and innovative developments in the baking industry.
Kraft applauds government commitment to food innovation
19 February, 2013Kraft Foods’ President has applauded the government for taking the first step towards establishing a Food Innovation Precinct to boost the Australian food manufacturing industry and capture the Asian market.
