High demand sees AUSPACK PLUS floor space expanded
18 February, 2013AUSPACK PLUS 2013 will be bigger than ever, with conference organisers announcing an expanded floor space due to high demand.
CoOL bill threatens Australian jobs, AFGC claims
18 February, 2013The Greens’ Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) bill jeopardises Australian export opportunities and food manufacturing jobs, the Australian Food and Grocery Council claims.
Heinz acquisition largest ever seen in food industry
18 February, 2013H.J. Heinz Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital for US$28 billion - reportedly the largest acquisition ever seen in the food industry.
Greens motion to protect science funding passes parliament
15 February, 2013The House of Representatives has supported a Greens motion, supported by the Coalition and the crossbench, calling on the Labor government to protect science and research funding in the Budget.
International line-up for AIP National Technical Forum
14 February, 2013With a Global Packaging Trends theme and international speakers from the World Packaging Organisation, the AIP National Technical Forum will be a must-attend event on the 2013 calendar.
New name, same logo for organic certifier
13 February, 2013The organisation behind Australia’s most recognised organic logo has changed its name. Biological Farmers of Australia, owner of the Australian Certified Organic ‘bud’ mark, is now known as Australian Organic.
Golden State Foods acquires majority ownership of Groenz Group
12 February, 2013Golden State Foods has acquired majority ownership of the Groenz Group, a manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments and powders for the quick service restaurant and food service industries.
Grundfos Pumps to distribute DAB pumps
11 February, 2013Grundfos Pumps (Australia) and Grundfos Pumps NZ will be supporting and selling the DAB brand in Australia and New Zealand from January 2013.
‘Un-Australian’ abattoir convicted of lamb substitution
11 February, 2013A New South Wales abattoir has been added to the NSW Food Authority’s Name and Shame register after being convicted of large-scale lamb substitution.
CCL Industries to acquire Avery Dennison label converting business
11 February, 2013CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire the Office & Consumer Products and Designed & Engineered Solutions businesses of Avery Dennison on a debt-free basis for $500 million.
Antidumping commission established
11 February, 2013The Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare has introduced legislation to establish the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission, which will commence operation on 1 July 2013.
Matcon wins big in Birmingham
08 February, 2013Bulk handling specialist Matcon is celebrating after being awarded two PPMA Group Industry Awards at the Processing & Packaging Machinery Association Show in Birmingham recently.
Husky kicks off world tour, forgoes 2013 tradeshows
05 February, 2013Husky Injection Moulding Systems has kicked off its Husky World Tour 2013, a series of customer events that will take place throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
The rise and rise of breakfast drinks
05 February, 2013The popularity of breakfast drinks has gradually increased in recent years, with the percentage of Australians purchasing them in an average four-week period growing from 4.1% to 7.7% since 2008.
Uncle Tobys breakfast cereals first major range to pass new health claims nutrient criteria
05 February, 2013The Standard for Nutrition, Health and Related Claims became law on 18 January 2013. The Standard creates stricter controls about on-pack nutrition content claims and health claims and restricts the use of health claims to just those foods and beverages which meet specific levels of both positive and less desirable nutrients, measured in the nutrient profiling scoring criterion.
