How US food processors have reacted to the GFC
19 November, 2009
The food industry in the US has responded to the global financial crisis by implementing efficiency improvements and going ‘green’.
Experts in the art and science of packaging needed
19 November, 2009
The Australian Institute of Packaging's 2010 conference will focus on ‘The art and science of packaging’. Potential speakers and exhibitors are invited to contact the association.
World Food Summit fails to deliver
19 November, 2009
The recently completed World Food Summit in Rome has failed to set targets, deadlines and monitoring systems needed if the global challenges of feeding the world's growing population are to be overcome.
Management buy-out for Tamworth Wheat Starch Plant
17 November, 2009
The management buy-out of Penford's Tamworth Wheat Starch Plant by Grain Products Australia is expected to be finalised by the end of November 2009.
Huhtamaki to sell its rigid plastic consumer goods business in Australia
17 November, 2009
Alto Manufacturing is purchasing Huhtamaki's rigid plastic consumer goods business in Australia.
Food labelling law review
11 November, 2009
An independent, comprehensive review of food labelling law and policy in Australia and New Zealand is aiming to reduce the regulatory burden in food labelling without compromising public health and safety. Interested individuals and organisations are encouraged to make brief submissions about issues that are within the scope of the Terms of Reference, for consideration by the review panel.
New Chief for CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences
04 November, 2009
Professor Martin Cole has been appointed as Chief of CSIRO’s Division of Food and Nutritional Sciences (FNS). He will take up the position in January 2010.
2009 Australian Packaging Award winners
30 October, 2009
The Australian Packaging Awards are the premier awards event recognising the best of Australia’s product packaging, highlighting the outstanding achievements of the industry and opening doors all over the world.
Pooch wins 2009 Southern Cross Judges Rationale Award
30 October, 2009
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) sponsors the gold 2009 Southern Cross Judges Rationale Award which was won by Vincent Chan.
Ready meal deal for Simplot
30 October, 2009
Simplot Australia will license the frozen meals brand Lean Cuisine and Maggi frozen brand, acquire the Papa Giuseppi frozen pizza brand and the manufacturing facility at Pakenham, near Melbourne. The combined licence and acquisition arrangement with Nestlé Australia will strengthen Simplot's ready meals offerings.
Economic snapshot of the food and grocery sector
29 October, 2009
Australia’s food and grocery sector is comparable in size to the Australian mining industry, according to one of the findings in KPMG's comprehensive investigation of Australia's fresh and processed food, beverage and grocery industries.
Manufacturing and R&D facility
28 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Tate & Lyle ANZ Pty Ltd
Tate & Lyle Food Systems has opened a $7 million manufacturing and research and development facility for the Asia-Pacific region in Wacol, Queensland.
Australian Standard for organic and biodynamic products
22 October, 2009 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI Global
The first ‘Australian Standard for organic and biodynamic products has been published. AS 6000-2009 Organic and biodynamic products outlines the minimum requirements to be met by growers and manufacturers wishing to label products ‘organic’ and ‘biodynamic’. It establishes an agreed set of procedures to be followed for the production, preparation, transportation, marketing and labelling of organic and biodynamic products, including food and processed food.
First morning at FoodTech Connect
22 October, 2009
FoodTech Connect is a two-day conference focusing on growth in the Australian food industry. The first day was packed with interest.
SSI Schaefer expands in Melbourne
15 October, 2009
SSI Schaefer has opened a second facility in Melbourne so it can better service its increasing materials handling client base.
