Tough cheddar: supermarket-labelled shredded cheese outperforms other brands
13 September, 2012Supermarket-branded shredded cheese is becoming increasingly popular, especially among consumers with children aged 12 to 15, new research from Roy Morgan has shown.
Submissions invited on phytosterol-enriched cheese pack size
11 September, 2012Submissions are invited on an application to remove restrictions on package size for low-fat, phytosterol-enriched cheese.
ASCL Awards nominations closing soon
07 September, 2012Thinking of nominating someone for the Australian Supply Chain & Logistics Awards? Well, it’s time to stop thinking and start doing: nominations close on 14 September.
Multivac announced as exclusive NZ distributor of Plantic eco Plastic
07 September, 2012Multivac New Zealand has been announced as the exclusive New Zealand distributor of Plantic eco Plastic ultrahigh-barrier sustainable packaging.
AUSVEG ups the ante in the zebra chip debate
06 September, 2012AUSVEG has upped the ante in its public debate with DAFF over the import of New Zealand potatoes for processing, releasing a YouTube video featuring an animation ridiculing Julia Gillard and other ministers.
Peters appoints new Chief Executive
05 September, 2012Stephen Audsley has been appointed the new Chief Executive of Peters as part of the transition of the company from Nestlé to Pacific Equity Partners.
Campari to acquire 80% stake in Lascelles deMercado
04 September, 2012Gruppo Campari is set to acquire a controlling stake in Lascelles deMercado, which will see it enter the rum category with brands like Appleton Estate, Wray & Nephew and Coruba.
Hot topics in food packaging
04 September, 2012The Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) is hosting a one-day seminar focusing on hot topics in food packaging.
First phage for food safety approved
03 September, 2012FSANZ has approved Listex P100 as a processing aid against Listeria, making Listex the first phage for product safety approved in Australia and New Zealand.
AIP course on intellectual property, packaging and labelling
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging is offering a half-day training course on intellectual property, packaging and labelling (legal), presented by intellectual property lawyer Sharon Givoni.
tna appoints Regional Sales Manager for Middle East
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltdtna has appointed Mohamed Hussein to the role of Regional Sales Manager, tna Middle East.
Lactose-free dairy market set to take off, Zenith predicts
31 August, 2012With global dairy consumption over 200 million tonnes in 2011 and up to 75% of people suspected to be lactose intolerant, the lactose-free dairy market represents a substantial opportunity, Zenith says.
Goodman Fielder sells Integro business
30 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Goodman Fielder LtdGoodman Fielder has announced plans to sell Integro, its commercial oils business, for $170 million.
Inolex lubricant receives NZ approval for food processing
29 August, 2012Inolex has received approval from the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) for the use of its Lexolube FG 220 OCL in food processing.
Kiwifruit growers officially cautioned over streptomycin use
28 August, 2012In New Zealand, 26 kiwifruit growers received official warnings from the MPI for misusing the antibiotic streptomycin on kiwifruit.
