Applications open for 2023 PIDA Awards
02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingEntries have opened for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, which are coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
Meat industry calls for changes to emissions policy in NZ
29 November, 2022New Zealand's red meat processing sector is urging the government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal.
Food ministers agree to modernise food regulation
29 November, 2022At their latest meeting, food ministers from Australia and New Zealand endorsed details on how to modernise the Food Regulation System, and more...
Major supermarkets to create Soft Plastics Taskforce
28 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionMajor supermarket retailers will form part of a Soft Plastics Taskforce to explore solutions to address the immediate effects of REDcycle suspending its program.
Webinar on single-use plastic bans
28 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP, in partnership with the NRA, is providing a free webinar on the single-use plastic bans across Australia and New Zealand on 6 December.
thinkfood LIVE: new food industry event for 2023
25 November, 2022A new industry event, called thinkfood LIVE, is being planned for the food and beverage NPD space in 2023.
Industry calls for supply chain plan as food prices set to rise
25 November, 2022Long-term supply chain issues are set to put further pressure on food prices if action isn't urgently taken, according to the National Food Supply Chain Alliance.
Trade deals with India and the UK pass parliament
24 November, 2022Australian exporters will soon be able to reap the opportunities and benefits as a result of free trade agreements with India and the UK.
Survey of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply
22 November, 2022FSANZ commenced national surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in selected retail foods in September 2022, which will continue until mid-2023.
AIP to participate in National Food Waste Summit
15 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be participating in the second National Food Waste Summit in Brisbane on 23–24 November 2022.
CHEP wins fifth consecutive APCO award
15 November, 2022 | Supplied by: CHEP AustraliaAt the 2022 APCO awards, CHEP Australia was announced as the winner of the Logistics and Warehousing Industry Sector Award.
Food and drink consumer demand trends for 2023
14 November, 2022The top four key trends that could shape global food and drink industries in 2023, and beyond, have been announced by market research analyst Mintel.
Mrs Mac's Pie Company sold to Aus Pie Co
11 November, 2022One of Australia's largest pie manufacturers, Mrs Mac’s Pie Company, has been sold to Aus Pie Co.
Saputo Dairy Australia plans to close Vic facility
11 November, 2022Saputo Dairy Australia is closing its Maffra facility, while also shutting down its bulk powders production and cheese packaging areas at two other facilities.
Food security — a new inquiry for Australia
09 November, 2022The Australian Parliament has launched an inquiry into food security in Australia, and is calling for submissions.
