Explainer: what is halal, and how does certification work?
13 February, 2015 by James Wong, Monash University and Julian Millie, Monash UniversityHalal food certification in Australia has become a contentious issue.
$11m in grants available to small exporters
13 February, 2015More than $11 million in grants is up for grabs to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticulture and grain products. The grants form part of the $15 million, four-year Package Assisting Small Exporters.
More than just an exhibition
12 February, 2015
As part of AUSPACK's 30th anniversary celebrations, the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the APPMA have organised a whole week of events: Packaging and Processing Week 2015.
Betta Foods purchase looks likely; 39 redundancies announced
12 February, 2015Struggling confectionery manufacturer Betta Foods could have new owners in the coming weeks. The administrator has received numerous expressions of interest to purchase the business but has had to make redundancies to keep the business afloat.
Nominations closing soon for 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards
12 February, 2015Nominations are closing soon for the 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards. Winners will be announced on 14 September at the Global Australian Leadership Summit, which will be held at the Sydney Opera House on 13-14 September.
Food scientists must focus on consumers
10 February, 2015Campden BRI, a membership-based food research organisation, has released the findings of its research into what industry needs from science and technology. And caring about consumers is near the top of the list.
2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Award winners to be announced during AUSPACK
10 February, 2015The winners of the 2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Awards will be announced during AUSPACK on 25 March at the Crown Complex Melbourne.
Celebrating 30 years of AUSPACK!
09 February, 2015 | Supplied by: APPMAIn 2015, AUSPACK celebrates 30 years of bringing together manufacturers, distributors and importers of packaging and processing machinery.
Registrations open for AUSPACK National Technical Forums
09 February, 2015The program for the 2015 National Technical Forums has been released, showcasing 37 speakers, including eight internationals, covering a range of topics over four days addressing the theme of 'Open Innovation & Collaboration'.
JBS cleared for Primo takeover
06 February, 2015The acquisition of smallgoods manufacturer and meat processor Primo by JBS will not be opposed by the ACCC. The watchdog announced its decision after a detailed assessment of all industry submissions.
Tetra Pak acquires a slice of the cheese market
05 February, 2015Tetra Pak has moved to capitalise on the growing market for fresh cheese, with the acquisition of Obram S.A., a leading provider of cheese technology solutions and equipment in Poland, Russia, Belarus and many parts of Eastern Europe.
What's the world eating? Calorie purchases to increase by 90 cal/day by 2019
05 February, 2015The world buys 1.5 trillion food and beverage calories each day, and each day the average consumer purchases 756 calories' worth of packaged food and soft drinks - and these figures are set to increase by 2019.
Canadean Global Carbonates Report 2014
04 February, 2015 | Supplied by: CanadeanCanadean's Global Carbonates Report 2014 provides detailed data and analysis, supported by analyst insight, for all sweetened, non-alcoholic drinks containing carbon dioxide.
AUSPACK 2015 breaks all records - largest event yet
04 February, 2015 | Supplied by: APPMAAUSPACK has more than just its 30th anniversary to celebrate in 2015 - it has also broken all records and is set to be the largest event in its 30-year history.
Consultation meetings to clarify regulations under Food Act 2014
03 February, 2015The NZ MPI has announced it will run a series of consultation meetings to explain proposals for regulations under the Food Act 2014. The meetings will give stakeholders an opportunity to learn about the proposals and ask any questions on the topic.
