ProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today
23 July, 2012 | Supplied by: GS1 New ZealandProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today. More than 100 companies have registered for the online tool and developer GS1 New Zealand expects hundreds more to register soon.
No health claims allowed on sugary, salty and fatty foods, forum decides
23 July, 2012The Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation met on Friday to discuss general-level health claims in the draft Standards for Nutrition, Health and Related Claims.
NSW Food Regulation Partnership Forum meets in Newcastle
20 July, 2012Food businesses from the Hunter region had the opportunity to stay up to date with food safety standards and regulations at the NSW Food Regulation Partnership Forum regional meeting.
Zebra Chip disease threatening Australian potato industry
20 July, 2012A potato disease that causes yield losses of up to 50% is threatening the Australian potato industry, AUSVEG claims.
Learn about frankfurts in Frankfurt: food technology tour available
19 July, 2012Gary Moulton and Phil Brookes are offering a 15-day food technology tour through Germany, France and Australia to coincide with the Frankfurt International Meat Trade Fair (IFFA).
CHEP joins Australian Logistics Council
19 July, 2012CHEP Australia has joined forces with the Australian Logistics Council by becoming an associate member of the peak representative body for the Australian freight transport and logistics supply chain sector.
Latest round of AUSPACK PLUS 2013 exhibitors announced
19 July, 2012 | Supplied by: APPMAFibre King and insignia will showcase labelling solutions, I-tech coding technology, case packers, palletisers and meat and crate equipment at AUSPACK PLUS 2013.
ADF welcomes National Food Plan but calls for action
19 July, 2012The ADF has welcomed the National Food Plan, but says more needs to be done to ensure supermarkets pay dairy farmers a fair price for milk.
Ready-to-eat meats recalled following Listeria detection
19 July, 2012Following the detection of Listeria in ready-to-eat meat products from Bay Cuisine, the New Zealand MPI has overseen the voluntary recall of the products.
Consultation on National Food Plan green paper begins
18 July, 2012Consultation on the National Food Plan green paper commenced yesterday, beginning with a series of public forums. Consultation ends on 30 September.
Supermarket private labels will keep growing, says IBISWorld
18 July, 2012 | Supplied by: IBISWorldPrivate-label products will increase to cover 30% of the market in the next five years, IBISWorld predicts.
Program aims to make Kiwi beef as famous as Kiwi lamb
17 July, 2012The NZ government’s Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) is committing NZ$23.7 million to encourage production of high-value marbled beef for the domestic and export markets.
Poultry producer up for sale
16 July, 2012Poultry producer Inghams will soon be up for sale. Sole shareholder Bob Ingham says he has decided to sell the business after long and careful consideration.
Camel Farming Field Day will not be held on hump day
13 July, 2012Camel Milk Australia chose not to host the Camel Farming Field Day on hump day, as might be expected, but rather on Saturday 14 July.
Pepe’s Ducks in trouble over ‘open range’ claims
12 July, 2012Australian duck meat producer Pepe’s Ducks is facing prosecution by the ACCC over claims that it has misrepresented the way it raises its ducks.
