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.
In the wrong job? Mutton elected to Pork CRC Board
22 November, 2012Dennis Mutton and Sandra Di Blasio have been elected to the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork at its 2012 annual general meeting in Melbourne.
Sponsorship open for 2013 Environmental Packaging Awards
22 November, 2012Sponsorship is now open for PAC.NZ’s 2013 Environmental Packaging Awards. The theme for the 2013 awards is Fast Forward.
Waste and recycling innovators nominated for AWRE Innovation Awards
21 November, 2012The Australian Waste & Recycling Expo Innovation Awards will reward forward-thinking waste and recycling innovations. The awards will celebrate products and projects that strive to perform beyond what is considered achievable.
UTS student wins AIP scholarship
20 November, 2012Nancy Malik, a University of Technology Industrial Design student, has been announced as the winner of the AIP Scholarship as part of the 2012 Cormack Innovation Awards.
Innovative packaging market to reach US$12.6 billion in 2012
20 November, 2012The global active, intelligent and smart food and drink packaging market is set to reach US$12.6 billion in 2012, according to a new report from Visiongain.
Matthews appoints new GM of operations
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdMatthews Australasia has appointed Mark Dingley to the role of general manager of operations. Dingley joined Matthews in 1994 in customer service and was involved in developing iDSnet and its roadmap.
Exair Blowoff Guide for air nozzles and safety air guns
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s updated Blowoff Guide helps users select the appropriate air nozzle and safety air gun for the application. The 24-page guide contains colour photos, comparison guides, performance data and OSHA safety information.
McDonald’s sales down in Australia
16 November, 2012McDonald’s Corporation has announced its sales in the Asia-Pacific region are down 2.4%, with the company experiencing negative results in Australia, Japan and China.
Consumers deterred by “Made in China” label on food and wine
16 November, 2012While Chinese might be Australia’s favourite ethnic cuisine, Australian consumers say they are less likely to buy wine and food labelled “Made in China”, according to recent Roy Morgan Research data.
Even confectionery getting the clean-label treatment
15 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsDespite health not usually being a key driver in confectionery purchase and consumption, increasing consumer interest in naturalness is having an effect on the confectionery sector, says Innova Market Insights.
YouTube video busts carrots in vomit myth
15 November, 2012The NSW Food Authority has busted the urban myth about carrots in vomit in a YouTube video about food poisoning. The video was launched as part of Australian Food Safety Week.
Self-regulation a failure, says OPC
14 November, 2012The Obesity Policy Coalition has slammed Australia’s self-regulatory system for food marketing, saying it has “resolutely failed” to protect children from junk food advertising.
Weston Milling creates new senior position
13 November, 2012Robyn Murray has been appointed to the newly created position of Director of Food Technology and Quality at Weston Milling, a division of George Weston Foods.
Bioplastics on the rise: 7th European Bioplastics Conference
13 November, 2012More than 400 participants caught up on the latest developments and progress in the bioplastics industry at the 7th European Bioplastics Conference on 6 and 7 November in Berlin.
