Must-attend event for food manufacturers and processors
20 August, 2010
Registration is open for the FoodTech Connect 10 conference and exhibition which will take place on 6 and 7 October in Melbourne. The event will focus on the latest developments, technologies and best practices in the food and beverage manufacturing and processing industry in Australia and New Zealand.
More consumers turning to organic foods
19 August, 2010
A US survey indicates that consumers, especially baby boomers, are changing their food purchasing habits. Fats, cholesterol and added sugars are being rejected and the move towards higher organic consumption is continuing.
Coalition funding welcomed by food industry
05 August, 2010
The Coalition’s election pledges to boost research and development funding by $150 million and $8 million to map the carbon footprint of Australia’s agriculture and food production have been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
World Packaging Organisation approves AIP
03 August, 2010
Keith Pearson, President of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), has announced the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has been accepted as a full member.
Dr Kailasapathy wins Danisco International Dairy Science Award
03 August, 2010
The Danisco International Dairy Science Award 2010 was awarded to Dr Kasipathy Kailasapathy. Dr Kailasapathy, who works at the School of Natural Sciences, won the award for substantial contribution to understanding the health benefits of probiotic bacteria, controlled delivery through microencapsulation and bioactive components in food.
AIP welcomes new National President
03 August, 2010
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) National Board has welcomed Pierre Pienaar FAIP as the new National President during the 2010 National Conference.
IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards winners
21 July, 2010
Bühler Barth AG and Log5 Corp (co-recipients), Bunge North America, Caravan Ingredients, and Handary SA have received 2010 IFT Food Expo Innovation Awards.
AIP NSW to discuss packaging software
12 July, 2010
Ron Mines MAIP, Director, Aussie Pack 'n' Ship, and Andrew Sleath, Services Manager, iApproveit, are two of the speakers appearing at the Australian Institute of Packaging New South Wales division technical seminar on Software Packages used in Packaging Management on Thursday 22 July.
Harry Lovell Award winner announced
12 July, 2010
During the 2010 National Conference the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) announced the winner of the Harry Lovell Award. This award is designed to recognise outstanding achievement in the examinations leading to the Diploma in Packaging Technology.
New Australian standard olive oil coming
01 July, 2010
Work is set during July on a new Australian Standard for the olive oil industry.
Corn Products International to acquire National Starch
25 June, 2010
Corn Products International is to acquire global provider of specialty starches, National Starch.
Emerging food and beverage trends in the Asia-Pacific region
23 June, 2010
Chocolate that aids oral health and acts as an appetite suppressor is among the product trends appearing in Australia and New Zealand.
Primo prosecuted over pork labelling
09 June, 2010
Australia’s largest manufacturer of smallgoods, Primo, has been fined $233,325 plus $200,000 costs for labelling imported pork products as Australian.
Asia-Pacific cakes and pastries market to be worth $35.2bn in 2013
09 June, 2010
7.6% growth between 2008 and 2013 will see the Asia-Pacific cakes and pastries market worth more than $35 billion in 2013.
Average drop of 6% in US food industry salaries
09 June, 2010
A survey of the salaries of US food and beverage industry workers has revealed an average drop of 6.3% in the past year. At the same time, forecasts for capital spending in the industry are up 19.3%.
