ABB to acquire Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis
16 May, 2012 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Australia has acquired Bob White Electrix and LE Jarvis for an undisclosed amount as part of a strategy to broaden its motor and generator repair and service business in Australia. ABB anticipates the acquisition will close in July.
Sanderson acquires Total Systems for Management
15 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Sanderson Australia Pty LtdSanderson Australia has acquired Total Systems for Management (TSM) in a move to strengthen its position as a software provider to the food and drink industry.
Nanotechnology could benefit vegetable industry
15 May, 2012Developments in nanotechnology could help production of the humble vegetable. Speaking at the AUSVEG Future Technologies Seminar in Hobart on 9 May, Dr Terry Turney from Monash University explained how products that were previously only science fiction imaginings are becoming a commercial reality.
Scottish government funds A Future in Food for students
15 May, 2012The Scottish Government is funding a school program to foster a better understanding of the food and drink manufacturing sector in Scotland. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s (SFDF’s) schools program, A Future in Food, will receive £270,000 over three years from the government to help teachers, students and parents better understand the sector.
Murray Goulburn cuts 301 jobs
13 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Murray Goulburn Co-operative LimitedMurray Goulburn Cooperative (MG) has announced it will be scrapping 301 jobs at its head office and processing sites as part of its aim to reduce operating costs by $100 million this year.
"No appetite" for reform in Federal Budget, says AFGC
11 May, 2012The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has expressed disappointment in the Federal Budget, claiming that “there was no appetite for major, bold reform” to improve policy for Australian food and grocery manufacturers.
AUSVEG National Convention program
09 May, 2012The AUSVEG National Convention is taking place over 10-12 May at the Wrest Point Hotel in Hobart. Around 1000 delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend this critical event on the horticulture calendar.
Indian packaged food industry to reach $30 billion by 2015
09 May, 2012The Indian packaged food industry looks likely to reach $30 billion by 2015, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). The current compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-20% annually should see the $15 billion industry reach $30 billion in the next three years.
$5000 diamond prize for tna’s 30th birthday competition
07 May, 2012It’s tna’s birthday - but the company is giving out the presents. As a way of thanking its customers, suppliers and staff, the company has launched a multiplatform competition with the top prize being a $5000 diamond.
Webby Award for Beef Essentials iPhone app
04 May, 2012Reactive, Australia’s largest independent digital agency and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) have won the judges’ Webby Award in the category of ‘Mobile & Apps - Lifestyle’ for the Beef Essentials iPhone app.
FSANZ announces decision on country-of-origin labelling for unpackaged meat
04 May, 2012Unpackaged beef, sheep and chicken meat could soon be required to have country of origin labelling. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved a proposal to extend country of origin labelling to some unpackaged meats.
Line-up for 45th AIFST Conference announced
04 May, 2012 | Supplied by: AIFSTA world authority on food safety, CSIRO leaders, a maverick politician and a food additive lobbyist: these are some of the speakers at the upcoming 45th Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Conference. With a theme of ‘Reap the Rewards’, the conference will be held in Adelaide from 15-18 July.
2012 USP Dietary Supplements Compendium
02 May, 2012The 2012 USP Dietary Supplements Compendium provides unbiased, scientifically sound specifications on a host of dietary supplements and ingredients. It offers international dietary supplement manufacturers of all sizes a comprehensive resource for finding suitable, unbiased and scientifically sound analytical methods, and specifications for the identity, quality and purity of ingredients and products.
WineEng 2012 - the Winery Engineering Association’s national conference and exhibition
02 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Winery Engineering AssocThe Winery Engineering Association’s national conference and exhibition will be held in June in the Barossa. It will keep key operational staff up to date with the latest global technological advancements - ensuring that the Australian wine industry retains its competitive edge wherever possible.
AIP Victoria technical dinner
01 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) Victoria Branch, in conjunction with LATMA, will be holding a technical dinner on 2 May with keynote speakers from GS1 Australia and David Simpson Graphics.
