Budget menu for food policy
11 May, 2011
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said it is disappointed that the federal government didn’t allocate any new funds for a National Food Plan in the 2011-12 Budget.
Drivers of consumers’ food purchasing decisions
10 May, 2011
Taste is still the major driver in food purchasing decisions in the US, but price is not far behind. Another insight, which may be relevent to the current junk food advertising to children controversy in Australia, is that while two-thirds of food purchase decision makers were interested in healthfulness, they claimed the higher prices of healthier options limited their selection.
Saving food is more efficient than increasing food production
06 May, 2011
As resources become more and more scarce around the world, it has become apparent it is more effective to reduce food losses than to increase food production, according to two recent studies commissioned by the FAO.
Plasdene Glass‐Pak acquires J.McCarthy Packaging
05 May, 2011
National rigid packaging supplier Plasdene Glass-Pak reached agreement to acquire the bottle distribution business of J.McCarthy, effective 29 April 2011.
Come to the show at foodpro 2011
05 May, 2011
It doesn’t matter if you are a one-man band or part of a huge multinational conglomerate - every food processor and manufacturer needs equipment, ingredients and resources. If you want to find out what’s hot in equipment and supplies for the food industry, visit foodpro 2011.
Tackling Tomorrow Today
05 May, 2011
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology will be holding its annual convention alongside foodpro. The convention theme is Tackling Tomorrow Today - what can we be doing today, that will help solve some of the problems we foresee for the future?
Pathogen-food combinations cost US over $12 billion annually
05 May, 2011
Five leading food bugs have been reported by the US to cost $12.7 billion in annual economic loss.
Realcold Milmech renames as Milmeq
04 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Milmeq Pty Ltd
Milmeq incorporates the businesses formerly known as Realcold Milmech, Realcold Industrial, Realcold Mechanical and Realcold Millers Mechanical.
IMCD Food & Nutrition Academy launched
04 May, 2011
IMCD has launched its Food & Nutrition Academy to focus on new trends in the market.
Food retail trends the hot topic at AIFST
03 May, 2011
Growing consumer trends and advice to assist food retailers will be discussed at the annual AIFST convention in July.
AIFST Convention expected to be the best
03 May, 2011
The AIFST Convention is set to be the best yet with workshops, practical advice and opportunities for discussion.
Top ten health trends in food launches in Europe
02 May, 2011
Health claims continue to be a marketing strategy in many new food launches. Innova lists the Top Ten in Europe.
Domino celebrates 10,000th sale
21 April, 2011
Domino celebrates 10,000th scribing laser installation.
Choice and AFGC call for supermarket ombudsman
21 April, 2011
Choice and the AFGC have called for the establishment of a supermarket ombudsman.
