Cutting-edge culinary trends for 2015
28 October, 2014Coconut sugar, ugly fruit and vegetables and cannabis cuisine feature in advertising agency Sterling Rice Group's list of Top 10 Cutting-Edge Culinary Trends for 2015
Start date for dietary fibre claim requirements could be pushed back
24 October, 2014New requirements for nutrition content claims about dietary fibre could be delayed by 12 months after the Australian Food and Grocery Council applied to extend the requirements to January 2017.
50% rebate available for small exporters
24 October, 2014Small exporters of agricultural commodities have one week to apply for a rebate of 50% (up to $5000) on export registration charges.
Roll over: fresh wins over fried in the battle of the roll
23 October, 2014Apparently, when it comes to rolls, we're turning Japanese. New research from Roy Morgan shows that sushi is gaining popularity while the popularity of spring rolls is waning. The research firm says this is part of an overall preference shift towards fresh, rather than fried, food.
NZ fails to identify source of gastroenteritis outbreak
22 October, 2014An outbreak of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis has been reported in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) have been working to discover the cause of the outbreak but thus far have been unable to pinpoint the source.
AUSVEG calls for stronger policing of country of origin labelling laws
21 October, 2014Following the revelation that not a single Victorian business has received fines for breaching country of origin (CoOL) laws, AUSVEG and the Victorian Farmers Federation have levelled criticism at the perceived inaction by authorities.
E-catalogue links Australian exporters with Asian buyers
20 October, 2014Hoping to expand into Asia? Food Innovation Australia Limited has launched an interactive e-catalogue that links Australian food and beverage suppliers with overseas buyers.
Low-calorie alcoholic drinks take off in US, Europe
20 October, 2014Low-calorie fever has hit a segment not traditionally associated with health: alcohol. As consumers increasingly focus on healthy lifestyle choices, alcohol producers are jumping on board the low-calorie bandwagon.
Peanut butter bickies and toddler milk win Shonky Awards
17 October, 2014Arnott's Tim Tam peanut butter flavour biscuits and S-26 Gold Toddler and Junior milk drinks were named by consumer watchdog Choice in its annual Shonky Awards.
Call for papers for 2015 National Technical Forums
17 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP and APPMA have issued a call for papers for the 2015 National Technical Forums, which will be held in conjunction with AUSPACK 2015.
Coles defends unconscionable conduct claims
16 October, 2014Coles has rejected the ACCC's claims of unconscionable conduct towards some of its suppliers. The company says the five suppliers in question still continue to be "valued suppliers to Coles".
APPMA to exhibit at PACK EXPO International 2014
16 October, 2014 | Supplied by: APPMAMore than 30 leading packaging and processing associations from around the world have been confirmed as exhibitors at PACK EXPO International 2014 in Chicago. Representing Australia is the APPMA, which is exhibiting at the show for the second year.
Coles back in court over alleged mistreatment of suppliers
16 October, 2014Coles is being taken to the Federal Court by the ACCC for alleged 'unconscionable conduct' towards its suppliers. The ACCC alleges that Coles' conduct contravenes the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Chinese beverage show to move in 2016
15 October, 2014China Brew China Beverage (CBB) organisers have announced that the show will move from Beijing to Shanghai in 2016. The event will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC) from 11 to 14 October 2016.
Specialist bakers not affected by supermarket bread wars: Roy Morgan
14 October, 2014Despite Woolworths, Coles and now even ALDI dropping their own-brand white bread prices to outdo one another, specialist stores such as Bakers Delight aren't under threat, according to a new report from Roy Morgan.
