Improve productivity and efficiency or perish, says Simplot’s MD
14 June, 2012 by Janette Woodhouse“Improve productivity and efficiency or perish” was the crucial message in Terry O’Brien’s keynote address at the AIP’s National Conference at Surfers Paradise. As managing director of Simplot Australia, O’Brien is well qualified to discuss the ‘Implications for all stakeholders of the accelerating reduction in Australian food processing’.
Chinese beer consumption hits 50 billion litres in 2011
13 June, 2012Consumer interest in beer is on the rise in China, according to recent research by Mintel. The company’s Beer - China - May 2012 report showed there was a marked increase in growth in the volume of beer sales in 2011, with 12% volume growth in 2011, compared to only 6% in 2010.
AIP technical dinner
12 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has extended an invitation to its technical dinner, to be held on 4 July. The dinner will feature two guest speakers from RMIT University’s Centre of Design, Simon Lockrey and Dr Karli Verghese.
Asian consumers more optimistic than Westerners about bakery and chocolate
08 June, 2012Asian consumers have a more positive attitude about the future of bakery, patisserie and chocolate than their Western counterparts, according to recent research conducted by InSites Consulting for Puratos.
Government announces $8m energy-efficiency grants for manufacturers
08 June, 2012Greg Combet announced the first 13 grant recipients of the $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs. Five grants from the Clean Technology Investment Program and eight from the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program were announced, totalling $8.1 million.
Categories announced for NuW awards program
07 June, 2012The categories for the 7th Health ingredients, Natural ingredients & NuW awards program have been announced. The awards recognise exceptional innovations and talent within the nutrition and wellness industry.
Food manufacturers and packaging companies in first round of Clean Technology Investment Programs grants
07 June, 2012Eight grants from the Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program and five from the Clean Technology Investment Program comprise the first 13 grants from the federal government’s $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Programs. The initial grants, worth $8.1 million, will help businesses install over $23 million of energy-efficient equipment and will support energy-saving and low-pollution projects.
World Accreditation Day
06 June, 2012 | Supplied by: NATAEach year, World Accreditation Day is celebrated on 9 June. This year’s theme is Accreditation - Supporting Safe Food and Clean Drinking Water.
Global standard for mandatory nutrition labelling proposed
06 June, 2012The Codex Food Labelling Committee, a United Nations subsidiary, has proposed a global standard for mandatory nutrition labelling for adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Rome this July.
JBT Foodtech acquires Molenaar rotary sterilisation technology
06 June, 2012JBT Corporation’s JBT FoodTech business has purchased HG Molenaar & Co’s rotary sterilisation technology, strengthening its in-container sterilisation portfolio for the canned food industry.
SCLAA announces alliance with US CSCMP
06 June, 2012The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) and the US Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) have announced a five-year exclusive agreement for the joint benefit of their respective members. The two groups said they hope the alliance will “enhance SCLAA’s global presence and outreach while contributing to the advancement of SCLAA’s mission within Australia”.
Forum supports front-of-pack labelling system
04 June, 2012Ministers responsible for the regulation of food in Australia and New Zealand met in Canberra recently to consider the progress of issues such as a revised health claims standard and front-of-pack labelling.
Mind the gaps in Chinese wine market, says Rabobank
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaWhile the wine market in China continues to grow, Australian wine suppliers still need to be mindful of a number of gaps in the market, says a recent Rabobank report.
$80 million Tasmanian grocery hub opens
01 June, 2012The Statewide Independent Wholesalers (SIW) Distribution Centre was opened in Launceston on 31 May, with guest of honour Lara Giddings, Premier of Tasmania, in attendance.
DAFF reassures consumers following E. coli outbreak in US
30 May, 2012The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Biosecurity (DAFF Biosecurity) has released a media statement on the alleged implication of Australian beef in US ground beef products that recently tested positive to E. coli 0157:H7.
