Muddy Boots wins the Coles IT vendor of the year award 2011
01 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Muddy Boots by TELUS AgricultureMuddy Boots Software has won the inaugural Coles supermarket IT Vendor Award 2011. This follows the implementation of a quality management solution that improves the consistency and quality of fresh produce throughout Coles’ 742 Australian stores.
ASTM International Lexicon for Sensory Evaluation: Aroma, Flavor, Texture and Appearance CD-ROM
31 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalASTM International has released a CD-ROM, Lexicon for Sensory Evaluation: Aroma, Flavor, Texture and Appearance, which includes a detailed description of the process used for implementing a lexicon for a specific product category; physical flavour, aroma, texture and appearance references; and product examples and the most frequently used terms to describe ingredients and products.
SPX to acquire extraction, evaporation, vacuum and freeze-drying company
28 October, 2011
SPX Corporation is expanding its food and beverage capabilities with the acquisition of e&e Verfahrenstechnik GmbH, a leading supplier of extraction, evaporation, vacuum and freeze-drying technologies to the global food and beverage, pharmaceutical and bioenergy industries.
UKTI launches Go UK business competition with over $100K of prizes
28 October, 2011
UKTI has launched Go UK - a business plan competition open to Australian and New Zealand businesses with an interest in expansion to the UK.
Market predictions for the Australian beef industry
28 October, 2011 | Supplied by: Rabobank Australia
The longer-term outlook for the Australian beef market looks promising as drought continues to affect our major competitor, according to Rabobank’s latest report.
SEW-Eurodrive expands
27 October, 2011
SEW-Eurodrive has acquired a new building to house its Industrial Gears division.
Wiley gets expansion of smallgoods operations
21 October, 2011
Wiley gets the go-ahead for second stage of Australia’s largest smallgoods factory.
Hoshizaki Lancer wins export award
21 October, 2011
Hoshizaki Lancer’s overseas success has been recognised with a major export award.
Mount Franklin wins packaging award
20 October, 2011
Coca-Cola Amatil's new Mount Franklin easy-crush bottle has won Gold in the Sustainability category of the 2011 Australian Packaging Design Awards.
ACCC watches use of market power
20 October, 2011
ACCC will closely watch use of market power, according to its chairman.
Fonterra convicted and fined after workplace death
20 October, 2011
An unsafe stacking system causes a worker’s death and Fonterra Australia is fined $300,000 and receives a conviction.
US FDA to resolve issues before initiating new food import fee
17 October, 2011
The US Food and Drug Administration will not initiate new food import re-examination fee program until they resolve issues.
O-I wins award for Lean+Green
17 October, 2011
The Lean+Green lightweight bottle range secures award.
AIP National Conference heads to Surfers Paradise
13 October, 2011
The AIP will be hosting the 2012 National Conference at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Surfers Paradise, in June.
