Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Pollen Consulting Group and Argon & Co combine
The two companies have combined their supply chain consultancy businesses, with an eye for expansion across Southeast Asia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
ISM Japan postpones 2022 event
In the latest of a series of calendar rearrangements, ISM Japan is moving into 2023. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
AIP opens 2022 salary and career survey
The survey will be used to understand careers, salaries, employment and education of packaging professionals in Australasia. [ + ]
Chobani announces move into milk products
The yoghurt company has turned its sights towards milks as it launches two new refrigerated milk products. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Online safety session for Victorian farmers
WorkSafe Victoria is conducting an online information session to help ensure farmers have a safe and healthy harvest. [ + ]
3D printing trial begins in meat processing plants
Australian meat processors are trialling 3D printing to assess its usefulness in making equipment parts. [ + ]