Vines are down but wines are up, ABS says
17 October, 2012Favourable seasonal conditions mean Australian wine production has increased despite the actual area of grape vines decreasing, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Linx wins PPMA award for CJ400 ink jet printer
17 October, 2012The Linx CJ400 continuous ink jet printer was named the Most Innovative Processing or Packaging Machine at the PPMA Group Industry Awards in Birmingham in September.
China grants Napa Valley GI status
16 October, 2012The People’s Republic of China has officially recognised the Napa Valley with Geographic Indication (GI) status, making it the first region outside of China to be recognised with the designation.
Easy Keg wins RMIT prize
15 October, 2012Easy Keg was awarded the $25,000 RMIT University First Prize and the $5000 The Litmus Group Environmental Sustainability Award as part of RMIT’s 2012 Business Plan Competition.
Dairy producers encouraged to cast a vote for the future
15 October, 2012Eligible dairy farmers are encouraged to vote in a ballot that seeks to alter the trustee of the Graham Park Dairy Trust from NSW Farmers’ Association to Dairy Connect NSW.
Time running out to book for AIP Technical Dinner
12 October, 2012Time is running out to book a place at the AIP’s NSW Technical Dinner. Bookings for the event close on Friday 19 October.
Australian organics top the class
12 October, 2012The Australian organic sector’s latest report card is looking good. The Australian Organic Market Report 2012 claims that Australian organic products are rated higher in terms of quality than international organic products.
Small name change heralds big changes for MAP company
11 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Mocon IncPBI-Dansensor, a leading supplier of quality assurance equipment for the modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) industry, is changing its name and logo to reflect a change of ownership.
Bakery prosecuted over Salmonella outbreak
11 October, 2012The former director of a Bankstown bakery has been prosecuted by the NSW Food Authority over a Salmonella outbreak that saw 83 people fall ill with food poisoning after consuming food from the bakery in January 2012.
Schneider Electric Users Conference kicks off on the Gold Coast
10 October, 2012 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric’s PlantStruxure NOW! Users Conference is now underway. Around 250 delegates have gathered on the Gold Coast for the conference, which focuses on the company’s PlantStruxure offering.
New look for bulk materials handling specialist
08 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Fresco NZ LtdFresco Systems has been in the business of bulk materials handling and process systems for 18 years and says its new look is a more accurate reflection of the company’s current identity.
The saga continues: DAFF releases update on import of NZ potatoes
05 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of AgricultureDAFF has released an updated statement regarding the proposal to import New Zealand potatoes for processing, in which it revealed it will engage an industry expert as part of its review process.
Avery Dennison to exhibit at Labelexpo Americas 2012
04 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Avery DennisonAvery Dennison has announced it will exhibit its range of “groundbreaking” labelling, facestock and adhesive technologies at Labelexpo Americas 2012. Held in Chicago, Labelexpo is the labelling industry’s premier annual trade show.
Food Alliance “very disappointed” with National Food Plan green paper
04 October, 2012The National Food Plan does not reflect community submissions and consultation on the initial discussion paper, claims the Food Alliance, a coalition of health and research agencies.
Australians choose convenience over health for lunch
04 October, 2012More Australians say convenience and value for money rather than health and nutrition are the key drivers for their lunchtime choices, according to a recent study conducted by SumoSalad.
