Industry News
Push for front-of-pack weights to stay
CHOICE is calling on consumers to push for front-of-pack weights to stay. [ + ]
How to stop stress, anxiety and depression impacting your workforce
Twenty per cent of employees take time off due to stress, anxiety and depression each year. At the Safety in Action seminar series you can find out how to minimise this in your workplace. [ + ]
Interpack 2017 innovations dinner
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), will be holding a joint technical dinner for the industry on 7 June at Box Hill Golf Course, Box Hill South, Victoria. [ + ]
Oyster parasite found on Stewart Island
Two oyster farms on Stewart Island have Bonamia ostreae, a naturally occurring parasite. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the detection, saying the parasite can be fatal for flat oysters; however, there is no food safety issue from eating oysters with the organism. [ + ]
NZ's Wyma Solutions forms partnership with Volm
Post-harvest vegetable equipment and solutions company Wyma Solutions has announced a partnership with Volm in North America. [ + ]
Drinks aren't up says IWSR
Recently released IWSR figures show the consumption of alcoholic drinks is declining faster than was previously reported. [ + ]
Oceania's top 3 beer towns
Melbourne, Perth and Wellington were named as Oceania's top three beer towns in Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour. [ + ]
Illegal levels of inorganic arsenic in baby food
50% of baby rice food products still contain an illegal level of inorganic arsenic, British researchers say. [ + ]
Emerson acquires MYNAH Technologies
Emerson has announced it has purchased MYNAH Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a leading provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software. [ + ]
Seafood industry awards
The 2017 Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards highlight sustainably harvested seafood while providing businesses with recognition as industry frontrunners. [ + ]
Coffee cups with attitude
Five percent of sales of Detpak's Coffee Origins Cup Gallery range of PE-lined cups will be donated to partner organisations supporting social change. [ + ]
drinktec 11–15 September 2017
Between September 11 and 15, 2017, drinktec, which is a trade fair for the beverage and liquid food Industry, will be held at the Messe München exhibition centre in Germany. [ + ]
Rabobank to invest in early-stage food and agri companies
Rabobank is launching the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund for innovative food and agricultural companies that is part of Rabo Private Equity. [ + ]
FIAL's Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations
On 25 May 2017, Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) launched the second edition of Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations at the Australian Food & Grocery Council's annual conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
PepsiCo partners with New Plastics Economy
PepsiCo has joined the New Plastics Economy initiative as a Core Partner, signalling the global food and beverage company's continued commitment to reduce packaging waste. [ + ]
