Inaco and Mettler Toledo join forces in Australia
12 October, 2009
Inaco Automation Controls and Mettler Toledo have announced a new distribution alliance in Australia.
Australian Standard for organic and biodynamic products published
09 October, 2009
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 their products ‘organic’ and ‘biodynamic’.
Sold-out products influence consumer choice
01 October, 2009
By creating a sense of urgency, empty store shelves make shoppers more likely to purchase items.
International best beverage award goes to Australian company Preshafruit
30 September, 2009
Preshafood, a small father and son company from Derrimut in Melbourne’s west, has beaten all comers to win the title of the world’s best new beverage.
Sugar dust explosion risks
29 September, 2009
Inadequate equipment design, maintenance and housekeeping led to massive sugar dust explosions that killed 14 in the US last year.
AIP to run joint event with NZIFST
18 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging
‘Packaging Trends and where are we heading’ is the theme for the AIP and NZIFST event on 29 September.
Singapore and Malaysia the export markets to watch for food and beverage
16 September, 2009
The Victorian government has earmarked Singapore and Malaysia as key centres for Australian export opportunities in the coming decade.
Folic acid now mandatory in bread-making flour in Australia
11 September, 2009
From Sunday 13 September 2009, bread-making flour in Australia must have folic acid, a form of the B vitamin folate, added to it to reduce the risk of babies being born with birth defects such as spina bifida.
AIP membership award for John Nickless
10 September, 2009
John Nickless has received the Australian Institute of Packaging's first '25 years of membership' award.
Schmersal and SUNX to be distributed by Control Logic
09 September, 2009
Control Logic has been appointed the exclusive Australian distributor for Schmersal Safety and Automation Technology products and SUNX industrial sensors.
Guide for traceability of fresh fruits and vegetables
08 September, 2009
GS1 and the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) have released a Traceability for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Implementation Guide based on the GS1 Global Traceability Standard.
Food industry ready for national preventative health challenges
02 September, 2009
Is Australia’s food and grocery sector ready to proactively face the challenges outlined in the federal government’s National Preventative Health Taskforce Strategy?
Wilmar Gavilon acquires Brisbane sugar terminal
25 August, 2009
Wilmar Gavilon has acquired the Brisbane sugar terminal. After facility upgrades commencing in October, the site will start handling grain exports in 2010.
Mobile commerce pilot about consumer food choices
25 August, 2009
A mobile commerce application is being used to investigate whether consumers will make healthier food choices if they scan nutrition barcodes while shopping.
CMTP acquires Aspect Packaging
19 August, 2009
CMTP group of companies is now Australia’s largest combined manufacturer and supplier of pallets, packaging products and supplies after taking a controlling interest in Aspect Packaging’s operations.
