Tetra Pak acquires NZ post-gassing and heat-sealing company Sealing Technology
27 April, 2012Tetra Pak has acquired the business of Sealing Technology Ltd, enabling Tetra Pak to offer customers a complete solution for post-gassing and heat-sealing technology for bulk powder packing.
NZ study shows support for food labelling
26 April, 2012Front-of-pack (FOP) food labelling is a hot topic in New Zealand at the moment, with new research from the University of Otago and University of Auckland showing that industry, policy-makers and NGOs think food labelling should be improved.
FSC and PEFC certifications for UPM Raflatac’s Oceania labelstock products
26 April, 2012
UPM Raflatac has been granted FSC and PEFC chain of custody certificates for its labelstock operations in Australia and New Zealand. The chain of custody certifications guarantee that the wood used in UPM Raflatac’s label materials originates from sustainably managed forests.
Global organic baby food brand launches in Australia
24 April, 2012Coles has partnered with Ella’s Kitchen to introduce the UK baby food manufacturer’s products into Australia.
APC: Alcopop tax on cider will curb alcohol-related harm
24 April, 2012The Alcohol Policy Coalition (APC) has urged the government to reform alcohol taxation in this year’s Federal Budget. The APC claims that increasing taxes on alcohol will reduce overall alcohol consumption and thus alcohol-related illness and injury. The group said that cider and cheap wine should be taxed in the same way as alcopops.
Harvest Queensland Winter Showcase
24 April, 2012Queensland produce was profiled at the Harvest Queensland Winter Showcase.
Fonterra plans Indonesian blending and packing plant
20 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Fonterra Co-operative Group LtdNew Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has announced that it plans to invest in a blending and packing plant in Indonesia in response to the growing demand for dairy products in Indonesia. Fonterra says the investment will support the local expansion of its brands Anlene, Anmum and Anchor Boneeto.
Colorpak workers may take industrial action over sick leave
20 April, 2012Carton finishers at a Melbourne packaging company could soon begin protected industrial action to defend sick leave entitlements, according to the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union.
Biosecurity changes to coffee imports and abalone exports
19 April, 2012The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has announced changes to coffee imports and abalone exports. Coffee importers who have an exemplary record of quarantine compliance will have a reduced rate of inspection, while abalone divers who shuck their products at sea for export will no longer need to pay registration and associated fees.
Public lecture: “The chocolate crisis”
18 April, 2012The world could be facing a chocolate supply crisis, according to a University of Sydney academic. At a public lecture, “The Chocolate Crisis”, Professor David Guest, from the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, will detail the potential shortage and how he and his colleagues are working to prevent it.
Heat and Control adds Spray Dynamics to its portfolio
14 April, 2012 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdHeat and Control has added Spray Dynamics to its portfolio. The Spray Dynamics range of coating and seasoning applicators applies oils, seasonings, vitamins, tack and release agents, chocolate, yoghurt and candy coatings, antioxidants, polishing wax and anticlumping agents.
Proposal will create a loophole for manufacturers, claims Choice
13 April, 2012Consumer watchdog Choice has made a submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) regarding its proposed Nutrition, Health & Related Claims (P293) draft, claiming that the proposed changes will “create a loophole and potentially increase customer confusion”.
Australian tree nut industry to crack $1 billion in value
11 April, 2012Australian tree nut exports are set to exceed $750 million within eight years, according to a report developed by the Australian Nut Industry Council.
Proposed nutrition standard will stifle food industry, claims AFGC
11 April, 2012Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ’s) proposed Nutrition, Health & Related Claims (P293) draft standard will threaten the food industry’s future viability, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has claimed.
Anuga FoodTec visitors up 25% from 2009 event
10 April, 2012Anuga FoodTec 2012 posted its best event result to date, with visitor numbers up 25% from the last FoodTec. More than 42,000 trade visitors from 131 countries attended the trade fair.
