Comark N5001 handheld HACCP Auditor
03 October, 2012 | Supplied by: ECEFastThe Comark N5001 HACCP Auditor is a handheld instrument for logging, monitoring and managing data. It has been designed for use in HACCP, due diligence and health and safety systems.
Innovia and Frito-Lay resolve legal dispute
03 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdFrito-Lay North America and Innovia Films have resolved their legal dispute over patent rights for bio-based multilayer films.
‘Agflation’ to hit in 2013
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaAccording to Rabobank’s Agri Commodity Markets Research, a new phenomenon is set to affect the world in 2013: agflation.
Industry representatives attend Food Sector Relationships forum
27 September, 2012Representatives from the major supermarket chains, farmers, food producers and manufacturers came together in Sydney on 24 September to attend a forum on Food Sector Relationships.
Heineken acquires 8.6% stake in Asia Pacific Breweries
27 September, 2012Heineken International BV has completed its acquisition of 22,207,130 shares in Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) at S$53.00 per share.
I have a theory: Foodtech Packtech day two
26 September, 2012 by Janette WoodhouseFoodtech Packtech - day two. My feet are sore and I am tired but I do have a new theory and it’s regarding engineers.
A cow of a day
25 September, 2012 by Janette WoodhouseThe food and beverage industry is alive and kicking in New Zealand, if the first day of Foodtech Packtech is any indication. This show is held every two years in Auckland and will be open from 9 am-6 pm on Wednesday 26 September and 9 am-4 pm on Thursday.
FSANZ to review Listeria levels in RTE foods
24 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand has called for submissions on a proposal to review existing Australian limits for Listeria monocytogenes.
What ‘foodies’ think about when investing in new technology
21 September, 2012Food and beverage manufacturers are interested in product quality and manufacturing efficiency but when it comes to to the driver of innovation new products are still the king.
Size does matter - but if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it
20 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingMichael Dossor of Result Packaging and Stephen Mummery of Matthews Australasia presented at the September meeting of the Australian Institute of Packaging.
Processing and filling machinery to feature heavily at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
20 September, 2012Processing and filling machinery will feature heavily at AUSPACK PLUS 2013, with products for the food and beverage, packaging, confectionery, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Coles criticises Greens over country-of-origin labelling comments
19 September, 2012Coles has hit back at comments about food labelling made by Greens leader Christine Milne, calling them “misleading” and “false”.
Consumers should put their money where their mouth is and buy Australian, AMAG CEO says
18 September, 2012Recent research from Roy Morgan shows Australian consumers prefer Australian made when it comes to food and beverage, but are indifferent as to where their furniture and household appliances are made.
Salt-reduction campaigns not affecting new product launches, Mintel finds
17 September, 2012Research from Mintel shows that global launches of foods with sodium claims actually declined by 5% over the 2010/2011 period, with only 2% of food launches in 2011 sporting sodium claims.
Pro-Pac to acquire Start Food Tech
14 September, 2012Pro-Pac Packaging has announced it will purchase the business and assets of Start Food Tech Australia, a national supplier of packaging consumables and products to the meat, chicken and fish processing industries.
