Industry News
Avery Dennison launches packaging innovator program
The AD Stretch program hopes to solve packaging and labelling challenges by tapping into the talent of startups across Asia–Pacific. [ + ]
Aerofloat awarded wastewater contract for Sydney Fish Market development
Aerofloat Australia has been contracted to design and build two wastewater treatment plants for the new Sydney Fish Market development at Blackwattle Bay. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
ISM Japan postpones 2022 event
In the latest of a series of calendar rearrangements, ISM Japan is moving into 2023. [ + ]
Chobani announces move into milk products
The yoghurt company has turned its sights towards milks as it launches two new refrigerated milk products. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
