Suspended abattoir re-opens under strict conditions
12 March, 2012The NSW Food Authority has lifted the suspension on Hawkesbury Valley Meat Processors’ licence. Operations at the Wilberforce facility are permitted to recommence on 12 March, subject to strict conditions set by the Food Authority.
AECL: We won’t support bad eggs
11 March, 2012The Australian Egg Corporation Ltd (AECL) has expressed concern over allegations that an Australian egg farmer was selling cage eggs as free-range eggs, saying that it will only provide support to ethical, law-abiding egg producers.
Banner Engineering 2012 product catalogue
10 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdMicromax Sensors & Automation has released the Banner Engineering 2012 Product Catalogue, offered in both a colour print and an online version.
Australia’s biosecurity system: improvements since Beale
10 March, 2012The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has welcomed a report on the progress of reforms to Australia’s biosecurity system.
Chris Evans: Investment in Australian science and research key to strong economy
10 March, 2012Chris Evans: Investment in Australian science and research key to strong economy
Potato industry seminar
09 March, 2012AUSVEG, the peak industry body for vegetable and potato growers, will be holding a potato industry seminar in Tasmania for growers, processors and other interested industry parties.
30% of floor space already confirmed for AUSPACK PLUS 2013
09 March, 2012In the less than three months since launching AUSPACK PLUS 2013, 30% of the floor space for the exhibition has been sold.
New Business Development Manager for Ingredient Resources
09 March, 2012Mike Cunningham has been appointed to the position of Business Development Manager at Ingredient Resources. He commenced the role in early February 2012.
Jamie’s Ministry of Food launched in Victoria
09 March, 2012Jamie Oliver has joined forces with the Victorian Government to launch Jamie’s Ministry of Food as part of the Victorian Government’s efforts to tackle diet-related disease.
Biosecurity underpins export trade
09 March, 2012Delegates at Outlook 2012 heard how Australia’s enviable biosecurity system is enabling access to new markets and increasing agricultural trade opportunities.
Supermarket price wars don’t extend to snack foods: survey
08 March, 2012A recent survey conducted by Canstar Blue and Colmar Brunton has shown that despite the supermarket price wars, consumers generally prefer premium brands to generic alternatives when it comes to snack foods, regardless of the price.
New headquarters for Rockwell Automation
08 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaAfter 25 years in Blackburn, Rockwell Automation has moved its South Pacific headquarters to Bayswater.
McCormick Flavour Forecast 2012 predicts future culinary trends
08 March, 2012McCormick’s Flavour Forecast 2012 has predicted some interesting emerging culinary trends for the coming years.
Amcor to acquire Aperio for $238 million
08 March, 2012Packaging giant Amcor has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the Aperio Group for $238 million, subject to regulatory and other conditions, including ACCC approval.
No need to fear lifting of European dairy quotas
07 March, 2012A Rabobank dairy analyst has reassured the Australian dairy industry that European dairy quotas being lifted are unlikely to negatively impact the Australian dairy sector.
