Industry News
Applications open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has announced that entries for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards are now open until 19 July 2024. [ + ]
General Mills recognised by Great Place to Work Australia
General Mills Australia has been recognised by Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year, with 85% of staff saying it was a great place to work. [ + ]
Blueberry wine: how processing affects nutritional value
Researchers in ACS Food Science & Technology examine fermentation's effects on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in blueberry wine. [ + ]
LEIBINGER wins German Innovation Award
The German Design Council has awarded LEIBINGER's industrial printer, IQJET, the Gold German Innovation Award. [ + ]
Tic Tac triumph: Ferrero Australia's second Canstar win
Ferrero Australia has won Canstar Blue's 'Most Satisfied Customers' Award in the Best-Rated Breath Mints Brand category. [ + ]
Research: Mislabelled shark meat found in Australian markets
Research by Macquarie University has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species. [ + ]
Federal Budget 2024: no surprises for the food industry
While most in the food industry welcomed the cost of living relief and the Future Made in Australia, the wine industry was not so happy. [ + ]
PepsiCo reveals APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024 finalists
PepsiCo has unveiled the 10 finalists selected for the APAC Greenhouse Accelerator Program 2024. [ + ]
Mars unveils plan to reduce carbon footprint from dairy sourcing
Mars has announced a net zero dairy pilot project as part of its US$47m 'Moo'ving Dairy Forward' initaitive to slash its greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Fourth AIP State of Industry Webinar
Registrations are open for the fourth AIP State of Industry Webinar to be held on Tuesday, 16 July. [ + ]
Fair measure audit for whole food and health food
National Measurement Institute (NMI) trade measurement officers will visit around 400 food retailers from 13–17 May 2024. [ + ]
Fresh labels: AIP to run an updated ARL training course
On 27 June, AIP will run an updated version of the Introduction to the Australasian Recycling Labelling Program training course. [ + ]
Registrations open for Hort Connections 2024
Registrations are open for conference and trade show for the horticulture sector Hort Connections 2024. [ + ]
New Zealand Food Safety: changes for importers of frozen berries
New Zealand Food Safety has published a revised Food Notice for importers and food imported for sale in the country that will come into force 1 August. [ + ]
Whey protein designed for 'holistic hydration'
Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase the potential of whey protein in beverages that combine hydration with nutritional benefits at Vitafoods Europe 2024. [ + ]