China will lead PET market by 2020, says GBI Research
29 May, 2012Polyethylene terephthalate, better known as PET, saw a growth of around 7% last decade, according to chemicals intelligence provider GBI Research. The demand for the flexible packaging chemical is a result of its diverse application in a range of new products in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and food sectors, the research company said.
Entries open for NZ Food Awards
29 May, 2012Entries are now open for the 2012 NZ Food Awards. Organisers are encouraging all ‘food innovators’ to enter, from boutique producers through to large-scale manufacturers. The awards - held in association with Massey University - recognise creativity in product development, enterprise, food safety and packaging.
Demand for food safety products forecast to grow 7.3% each year
28 May, 2012Demand for food safety products in the US is forecast to increase 7.3% annually to $4.5 billion in 2016. Solid gains will be the result of increased public awareness following recent highly publicised multistate outbreaks of foodborne illnesses; the need to comply with provisions of the landmark Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); and industry initiatives that will provide a strong impetus for companies to improve their food safety practices.
NZ MPI calls for submissions on folic acid fortification of breads
25 May, 2012New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) is calling for submissions on the standard on fortifying bread with folic acid in New Zealand. The MPI has released a discussion paper outlining four options for the future of the standard, from mandatory fortification of most breads from September this year through to providing for voluntary fortification indefinitely.
O-I Australia and Taylors Wines win Best Wine Bottle Award
24 May, 2012 | Supplied by: O-I Asia PacificA collaboration between glass packaging manufacturers O-I Australia and winemakers Taylors Wines has taken out the Best Wine Bottle Award at the 2012 Australian Wine Industry Design Competition. The 2010 Taylors Winemaker’s Project Grenache Shiraz Mataro (GSM) was declared the nation’s best bottle and label design at the awards.
Australian wines receive critical success at the International Wine Challenge
24 May, 2012Australian winemakers have extra reason to pop a few corks following the 2012 International Wine Challenge (IWC) where Australian wines received a record 69 gold awards.
Olive oil producer pays penalty for mislabelled olive oil
24 May, 2012A South Australian olive oil company has paid $13,200 for two infringement notices for attempting to pass off low-quality olive oil as ‘extra virgin’.
Greens draft a container deposit scheme Bill for NSW
23 May, 2012New South Wales could soon become the seventh state or territory to have a container deposit scheme (CDS) if a Greens Bill is passed.
Dairy industry receives $1m grant for energy-efficiency education
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Dairy AustraliaDairy Australia has received a $1 million federal government grant for 900 dairy farm energy assessments across the country.
Indulgence and health the driving factors in sweet biscuit growth, says Innova
22 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Innova Market InsightsThere’s a paradox at work in the sweet biscuit market. According to Innova Market Insights, the ‘treat’ image of sweet biscuits is driving the premium sector forward, while consumer focus on health has seen an increase in healthier products.
Combet opens expanded bioplastics plant in Melbourne
21 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Plantic Technologies LtdPlantic Technologies opened its upgraded bioplastics packaging factory at Altona late last week. The company, which produces plastics derived from corn, says it has increased its output by 400% as a result of the plant expansion.
Government pledges $20m in grants for business energy efficiency
21 May, 2012The Federal Government has pledged over $20 million in grants to help small and medium businesses and community groups improve energy efficiency. Greg Combet, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and Mark Dreyfus, Parliamentary Secretary, announced the 28 successful recipients of the Energy Efficiency Information Grants (EEIG) program on 17 May.
FreshCase receives diamond DuPont Packaging award - and reduces food waste
19 May, 2012 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdFreshCase Packaging has taken out the Diamond award at the recent 24th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Curwood’s FreshCase is an innovative vacuum packaging system that reduces food waste by keeping red meat looking and staying fresh for longer.
Coles denies replacing branded products with its private label
19 May, 2012Coles Merchandise Director John Durkan used his appearance before the Senate Select Committee, reviewing Australia’s food processing sector, to respond to claims that Coles is pushing branded products off its shelves and sourcing its private label products from overseas suppliers.
Coles yoghurt contract is a major boost for Tasmanian dairy industry
16 May, 2012Tasmanian company Tamar Valley Dairy has signed a five-year contract with Coles to produce its private label yoghurt range. Initially, Tamar Valley will produce seven product lines of Coles’ private label yoghurt, but the two companies will collaborate over the five years to create new product lines and grow the business.
