Industry News
New factory to manufacture Dematic conveyor systems
Having acquired automation specialist Dematic, the KION Group is expanding its production capacity with a new plant in the Czech Republic. [ + ]
Upping its expert food processing crew
Expanding its team of food processing experts, tna has recruited Carel Pfaff to head its processing portfolio, which includes the company's FOODesign and Florigo range of preprocessing and high-performance frying equipment. [ + ]
Food technologists removed from 457 visa list
The federal government's changes to the 457 visa list include the absolute removal of food technologists from the list of eligible skilled occupations. This change is timely as, while a shortage of 3- to 5-year experienced food technologists has always been claimed, there are never jobs for fresh food technology graduates and we lose them from the industry. [ + ]
Pssst — want an outing?
Providing you are not in competition with SMC Pneumatics, the Australian Institute Packaging (AIP) is organising a tour of SMC's full production and manufacturing facility at Castle Hill. [ + ]
Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry
The 24th Annual HACCP Conference will be held at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. Themed 'Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry', the conference is particularly suited to those concerned with the strategy and direction of food businesses including technical management, quality assurance professionals, food safety managers, auditors, consultants and operations personnel. [ + ]
The future of food
Colocated with foodpro 2017, the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) will be holding its 50th Anniversary Convention on 17–18 July 2017. [ + ]
The rise and rise of meal kit popularity
Convenience, time savings and healthfulness are driving the uptake and acceptance of meal kits in the US, with 25% of US adults having bought a meal kit in 2016. [ + ]
$10,000 up for grabs for Chef of the Year
More than 200 professional chefs will compete in the Chef of the Year and the Bocuse d'Or Australian Selection at the Foodservice Australia event at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne from 28–30 May. [ + ]
Sodexo's global transformation is starting in Australia
Access to accurate and granular data is enabling services giant Sodexo to share millions of dollars of efficiency gains with its clients. [ + ]
You can also get educated at foodpro
Not only will you be able to see the latest food and beverage processing and packaging equipment on display at foodpro 2017, you will also be able to attend a series of seminars. [ + ]
Getting to foodpro 2017
The ICC Darling Harbour will be hosting foodpro from 16–19 July. For many of us this will be our first visit to the new convention centre — so here is a quick run-down of how to get there. [ + ]
The Drinks Industry Show returns to Sydney
The Drinks Industry Show will showcase the best in wine, beer, spirits and service providers from across the globe and reconnect producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages with senior-level decision-makers from the trade. [ + ]
How safe is your ink?
Siegwerk has taken a further step in its global commitment to product safety by launching its Ink Safety Portal. [ + ]
Need a supply chain reality check?
The 18th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference gives supply chain, logistics, transport and procurement professionals and practitioners access to both professional and personal development in a relaxed environment. [ + ]
