Packaging industry salary survey launched - get involved!
12 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingHow much do you earn? The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) wants to know! The packaging industry is invited to participate in the first Packaging & Processing Salary and Education Survey.
AIFST to run interactive training on gelling stabilisers
11 May, 2015The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is presenting the second session in 'The Food Ingredients Series' that will provide up-to-date and relevant information about the different ingredients used for food production.
Heat and Control to showcase products at Snackex 2015
08 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdHeat and Control will present a product showcase at Snackex 2015, the 16th international exhibition and conference for savoury snacks and nuts, which will be held in Istanbul 10-11 June.
DIN CERTCO to certify biodegradable plastics to Australian Standard
06 May, 2015
The Australasian Bioplastics Association (ABA) has announced DIN CERTCO as its technical auditing partner for the Australian Standard AS 4736-2006, which covers biodegradable plastics suitable for industrial composting.
Entries open for Label Industry Global Awards
06 May, 2015Entries are now open for the 2015 Label Industry Global Awards. To be held on 29 September as part of Labelexpo Europe in Brussels, four awards over three categories are up for grabs.
Slavery in the Australian food industry: how complicit are we?
05 May, 2015 by Janette Woodhouse
Did you watch 'Slaving away' on Four Corners on ABC1 last night (4/5/2015)? If you didn't you should.
Three packaging events for your calendar
01 May, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingLooking to expand your packaging knowledge? The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has three upcoming events for your calendar.
China passes France to become world's second-largest wine grower
29 April, 2015China has relegated France to third place on the list of the world's top wine-growing countries. With 799,000 hectares now under vine, China is second only to Spain, which has 1.02 million hectares of vineyards.
Packaged water to bump carbonates from top spot in 2015
28 April, 2015
Carbonates have traditionally led global soft drink consumption, but things are about to change. In 2015, for the first time, packaged water will overtake carbonates, according to new forecasts.
Registrations close 8 May for AIP mentoring program
27 April, 2015Applications for the 2015 Drive Your Career program close on Friday, 8 May.
Krones purchases 100% stake in labeller manufacturer
27 April, 2015Beverage filling and packaging technology manufacturer Krones has purchased labeller manufacturer Gernep Group.
CHEP says thanks with Foodbank donation
24 April, 2015 | Supplied by: Chep Pallecon SolutionsCHEP Australia recently came up with a way to encourage customer participation and help a great cause at the same time when it committed to making a donation to Foodbank, Australia's largest food relief organisation, on behalf of those who agreed to participate in a market insights initiative.
Submissions open for Qld SCL Awards
24 April, 2015Submissions have opened for the eighth annual Queensland SCL Awards, presented by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA).
Foodservice Australia trade show to showcase in Melbourne
23 April, 2015Foodservice Australia 2015 will be showcasing the latest offerings in the food and hospitality industry from 31 May-2 June.
European policymakers call for elimination of TFAs from food chain
22 April, 2015Policymakers in Europe are calling for action to restrict industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFAs) in the food chain. Currently, only three EU member states have passed legislation that restricts TFAs, but the WHO recommends that TFAs be virtually eliminated from the food supply.
