AFGC appoints new CEO
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilThe AFGC has appointed Gary Dawson to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Dawson will take over from Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Geoffrey Annison on 30 July.
Beware geranium extracts, DAFF tells importers
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of AgricultureDAFF has issued an Imported Food Notice about sports supplements containing DMAA and non-permitted additives.
Ai Group welcomes DAFF decision on cocoa imports
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Industry GroupThe federal government’s decision to lower the inspection rate for imported cocoa products has been described by the Australian Industry Group as “sensible”.
2012 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
22 June, 2012 | Supplied by: APPMAAnna Roland, a Technical Officer with Betta Foods Australia, has been announced as the winner of the 2012 APPMA scholarship.
Horsham company fined $50K over sweep auger injury
21 June, 2012 | Supplied by: WorkSafe VictoriaFollowing an incident in which a worker’s leg was caught in a sweep auger, a Horsham company has been fined $50,000.
GS1 announces global product recall standard
21 June, 2012 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaFollowing nearly three years of industry-driven work, GS1 has announced the ratification of a new global product recall standard, as well as an implementation guide for multijurisdictional recall notifications.
Organisers say Foodtech Packtech will be “phenomenal”
21 June, 2012 | Supplied by: XPO ExhibitionsFoodtech Packtech’s organisers say this year’s event will reflect the sector’s strong performance and ongoing vibrancy. “It’s already clear that September’s show will be phenomenal,” says XPO’s Vanessa White.
Inaugural Food Import Regulatory Standards conference
21 June, 2012The inaugural Food Import Regulatory Standards (FIRS) conference will take place on 28 June in New Delhi, India.
Mitsubishi teams up with MG to process Tasmanian milk
21 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Murray Goulburn Co-operative LimitedMurray Goulburn Co-operative has sold Mitsubishi Corporation a 24% stake in the $75 million Tasmanian Dairy Products processing company.
Robatech, Fallsdell, Proseal and Result Packaging exhibiting at AUSPACK PLUS
20 June, 2012 | Supplied by: APPMAHot and cold glue technology, MAP inline tray sealers and new inkjet technology are just some of the new products that will be showcased at AUSPACK PLUS 2013.
Colorpak moves Villawood factory to Regents Park
19 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Colorpak LimitedAs part of its ongoing integration of acquired Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) assets, Colorpak is moving its Villawood factory into its purpose-built Regents Park operation.
Have your say on the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
18 June, 2012The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is calling for feedback from stakeholders in the joint Food Regulation System as part of its Stakeholder Engagement Strategy.
PepsiCo wins Stockholm Industry Water Award
15 June, 2012PepsiCo has received the 2012 Stockholm Industry Water Award for reducing water consumption in its production and for its contribution to solving water challenges on a larger scale.
Junk food advertising and food security: latest ANU poll results
14 June, 2012More than 75% of Australians believe junk food advertising should be banned during children’s television programs and 18% believe junk food advertising should be banned completely.
Victorian Government to invest in $90m SPC plant upgrade
14 June, 2012 | Supplied by: SPC ArdmonaThe Victorian Government will invest $4.4 million to support SPC Ardmona in upgrading its Shepparton plant. The $90 million upgrade will create 45 new jobs.
