New dietary guidelines announced
03 February, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius have announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Final report on food labelling presented
02 February, 2011
The panel conducting the Independent Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy, commissioned by the Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council, formally presented its final report entitled 'Labelling Logic' to the Hon Catherine King, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, as the Chair of that Ministerial Council. The report has also been made publicly available on the Food Labelling Review website.
ABB completes acquisition of Baldor
02 February, 2011
ABB has completed its acquisition of Baldor Electric Company.
Review highlights labelling issues
02 February, 2011
The release of the independent Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy report illustrates the complex issues surrounding food labelling in Australia, the AFGC said.
National Starch achieves BRC’s top rating
02 February, 2011
One year after acquiring the Lane Cove specialty grain wet milling and manufacturing facility from Penford, National Starch has achieved top-grade certification by one of the world’s most stringent food safety and quality standards.
Submissions due for APPMA awards
01 February, 2011
The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association has announced that submissions are due on 18 February for the 2011 Awards of Excellence, which will be announced at AUSPACK PLUS in March in Melbourne.
Food regulator joins social network
01 February, 2011
Consumers can now get the latest information about food recalls and other food regulation information through the use of Facebook and Twitter, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing Catherine King has announced.
Initiative against global food losses gets ready to launch
31 January, 2011
At an international congress and exhibition on the subject of SAVE FOOD in May of this year, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Messe Düsseldorf GmbH aim to pool their international resources and discuss the problem of food losses and possible solutions with experts from industry, politics and society.
New vice-president of global environment, health and safety
27 January, 2011
Owens-Illinois (O-I) has announced that Deborah Hockman has been named Vice-President of Global Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).
Intermec acquires Vocollect
25 January, 2011
Intermec has entered into an agreement to acquire Vocollect, a provider of voice-centric solutions for mobile workers around the world.
National Food Plan to include crisis distribution
18 January, 2011
Distribution of food and groceries and managing transport logistics during a major crisis must be part of the development of Australia’s National Food Plan, said the Australian Food and Grocery Council in the wake of the Queensland flood disaster.
DuPont to acquire Danisco for $6.3 billion
11 January, 2011
Enzyme and specialty food ingredients company Danisco is being gobbled up by DuPont for $6.3 billion.
GEA acquires Convenience Food Systems
21 December, 2010
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has acquired the company Convenience Food Systems from funds managed by AEA Investors LP, a supplier of secondary food processing and packaging machinery (meat, fish, cheese).
FSANZ proposes changes to food standards code
15 December, 2010
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released details of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code and invited comment from interested organisations and individuals.
Plant nutrition research to benefit global crops
14 December, 2010
A University of New England researcher has won an award, against international competition, for work on plant nutrition and the management of crop nutrients that he hopes will contribute to global food security.
