Yoghurt is not a plant and cotton socks do not come from animals
07 March, 2012A Primary Industries Education Foundation (PIEF) survey has revealed an alarming decline in students’ and teachers’ knowledge of food and fibre production. 75% of year 6 students surveyed thought of cotton socks as an animal product, while 27% of year 6 students thought of yoghurt as a plant product.
AMWU: Amcor’s acquisition of Aperio will cost hundreds of jobs
06 March, 2012The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has warned the ACCC that Amcor’s proposed takeover of its rival, Australian packaging company Aperio, could cost hundreds of jobs.
Australia and New Zealand on display
05 March, 2012Anuga FoodTec is the premier international food processing equipment and technology exhibition. At this year's event, four Australian/New Zealand companies, Heat and Control, Gold Peg International, Cavitus and GEA Avapak, will show the international food processing community their wares.
UK: cider rivals beer in popularity
05 March, 2012New research from Mintel has revealed that cider popularity is rivalling that of lager, with 47% of British drinkers calling themselves cider drinkers, compared with 46% who are lager drinkers.
Corn Products International changes name to Ingredion
03 March, 2012Pending shareholder approval at its annual meeting in May, global ingredient provider Corn Products International will be changing its name to Ingredion.
Reaping the rewards - the 45th annual AIFST convention
02 March, 2012The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated is hosting the 45th Annual Convention in Adelaide in July. The theme of the Convention is ‘Reaping the rewards’.
AusIndustry hosts Clean Technology Investment Programs information sessions
02 March, 2012AusIndustry is hosting a series of information sessions to help manufacturers and business operators learn how to apply for assistance under the government’s Clean Technology Investment Programs.
Nestlé builds Nescafé Dolce Gusto factory in Germany
02 March, 2012Nestlé is set to build a new €220 million Nescafé Dolce Gusto factory in Germany.
Crown Prince Frederik inspects Jasol system at Don KRC
02 March, 2012As part of his recent visit to Australia, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark inspected Jasol’s ‘smarter way’ system for cleaning Don KRC’s Castlemaine plant.
Lion’s pride on receiving Foodbank award
02 March, 2012Australian food and beverage company Lion was recognised by the Governor-General for its contributions to the charity Foodbank.
National Sustainable Food Summit
01 March, 20123 Pillars Network will convene the 2nd National Sustainable Food Summit in Sydney on 3-4 April 2012. The summit is a direct response to calls from across the food industry for urgent and serious conversation about the sustainability of Australia’s food system.
Happy birthday tna
29 February, 2012 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdThis year, the Australian packaging company tna is celebrating its 30th birthday. Starting from scratch in 1982, the company has now installed more than 6000 production lines in 120 countries and has an annual turnover in excess of $45 million.
UTS hosts 3rd Sustainable Phosphorus Summit
29 February, 2012An event focused specifically on phosphorus scarcity and food security will be hosted by UTS from 29 February to 2 March 2012.
Intertek Cantox opens new office in Beijing
24 February, 2012Intertek Cantox’s Food and Nutrition Group has announced that it will be expanding its food regulatory services in Asia, opening a new office in Beijing.
AFGC establishes SME Forum
24 February, 2012The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has established an SME forum to cater for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Australia’s $10 billion food and grocery manufacturing sector. The Forum is intended to serve the needs of smaller food and grocery manufacturers and explore the issues that affect SMEs.
