Coffee bumps tea off the top spot in Australia
03 December, 2012Coffee has been named king of hot beverages in Australia, usurping tea’s position as the at-home drink of choice among Australians, according to BIS Foodservices’ Coffee and Beverages 2012 report series.
14 tonnes of meat lands illegal importer time in gaol
03 December, 2012The ‘Operation Hayride’ compliance operation has uncovered widespread and deliberate importation and distribution of prohibited food in Australia. In the second completed prosecution one company director has been gaoled and his company fined. More prosecutions are expected.
Tecpro awarded for dust control solution
02 December, 2012A dust suppression solution has won Tecpro Australia and the University of Wollongong the Australian Bulk Handling Review Award for Dust Control, Technology, Application or Practice.
AIP to run Flexible Packaging and Bioplastics course in 2013
30 November, 2012The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will run its half-day Flexible Packaging and Bioplastics training course again in 2013.
PerfoTec awarded Green Tulip Award
30 November, 2012PerfoTec has been awarded the Green Tulip (Groene Tulp) Award at the Accenture Innovation Awards in the Netherlands. The company was presented the award on 8 November.
The ‘steaks’ are changing for boxed beef exports, says Rabobank
30 November, 2012Exporters of boxed beef are facing hurdles including the strong Australian dollar which, combined with an aggressive US marketing campaign into Japan, is continuing to see US beef displace Australian in its key market.
Australia’s wine-growing ‘sweet spots’ threatened by climate change
29 November, 2012A few regions in Australia have the perfect terroir for producing great wines, being situated in climatic ‘sweet spots’, but these sweet spots may be turning sour as the climate changes.
US flexible packaging sales increasing rapidly
29 November, 2012Flexible packaging sales are increasing rapidly, with flexible packaging taking the place of rigid due to its light weight, superior barrier properties and prudent use of packaging materials.
Apply now for the APPMA 2013 Scholarship
28 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingSubmissions are now being accepted for the APPMA 2013 Scholarship, which gives a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology.
DAFF releases Imports Compliance Statement
28 November, 2012DAFF has released an importer compliance plan that it says will enable importers to make informed decisions while ensuring goods destined for our shores meet stringent biosecurity requirements.
Bulla and Lion Dairy & Drinks named Grand Champions at 2013 AGDA
28 November, 2012The dairy industry's 'best of the best' were announced at Dairy Australia's Australian Grand Dairy Awards, with Lion Dairy & Drinks and Bulla Dairy Foods being awarded Grand Champions of the Cheese and Dairy categories respectively.
AIP to run Extrusion Blow Moulding course in 2013
27 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP has announced it will run its Introduction to Extrusion Blow Moulding Half-Day Training Course again in 2013. Stephen Barter will again present the course.
Food processing machinery sales to hit $53.3 billion by 2016
26 November, 2012Increasing personal wealth in developing nations is driving demand for processed foods, which will see global sales of food processing machinery reach $53.3 billion in 2016, according to The Freedonia Group.
Green wines win sustainability award
26 November, 2012Yealands Estate, from New Zealand’s Marlborough region, has been recognised as the Most Sustainable Medium Business at the International Green Awards.
Health-focused trademarks mislead shoppers, says Choice
23 November, 2012Consumer watchdog Choice has criticised some food manufacturers for using brand names that imply naturalness and healthiness when their products are anything but.
