Industry News
Bonfiglioli celebrates international milestone
Bonfiglioli has celebrated the manufacture of its millionth product at its Italian EVO plant, which is Industry 4.0 enabled and uses renewable energy for power. [ + ]
Fënn Foods secures capital investment
The producer of meat alternatives has seen investment from a large fund manager owing to the company's presence in the increasingly popular market segment. [ + ]
Government must boost local manufacturing, says AFGC
The AFGC has released its submission for the federal Budget, strongly encouraging the government to invest in local manufacturing capacities. [ + ]
ISM Japan postpones 2022 event
In the latest of a series of calendar rearrangements, ISM Japan is moving into 2023. [ + ]
OFS moves into US market with Pelican Brewing deal
The Australian developer has expanded into the United States, with Pelican Brewing Company using its software in its brewed-on-demand business. [ + ]
Blacklip oyster could hold key to Qld industry
Queensland may have an oyster field day thanks to the production of a notoriously hard to farm variety. [ + ]
Chobani announces move into milk products
The yoghurt company has turned its sights towards milks as it launches two new refrigerated milk products. [ + ]
AIP opens 2022 salary and career survey
The survey will be used to understand careers, salaries, employment and education of packaging professionals in Australasia. [ + ]
Food manufacturers sign UK fibre pledge
Over 20 food manufacturers and producers have pledged to help increase the amount of fibre that people in the UK consume. [ + ]
Co-investment funds awarded for F&B manufacturing projects
The latest round of co-invested projects via the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's (AMGC) Commercialisation Fund has been announced. [ + ]
Lunchbox study of added sugar in fruit snacks
An audit of school lunches has shown that many packaged fruit snacks include unhealthy levels of sugar. [ + ]
Online safety session for Victorian farmers
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an online information session to help ensure farmers have a safe and healthy harvest. [ + ]
Abattoir fined after worker fall
A Victorian abattoir has been fined $35,000 for failing to operate a safe workplace after a worker was injured in a fall from a loading platform. [ + ]
Study shows Australian wines raking in awards
A survey of international wine awards has tallied the countries with the most winners, as Australia clocks in at a strong sixth place. [ + ]
3D printing trial begins in meat processing plants
Australian meat processors are trialling 3D printing to assess its usefulness in making equipment parts. [ + ]