Industry News
NT government takes on beverage manufacturers over CDS
Debate over the Northern Territory Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is heating up, with three large beverage manufacturers claiming the CDS legislation is legally invalid. [ + ]
Get more out of your winery sludge
Ever wondered what to do with your winery sludge? If so, tune into the ISEKI Food Association’s (IFA) webinar, Reutilization of food waste: Ultrafiltration for the fractionation of winery sludge phenols, on 18 February. [ + ]
Business of Sustainable Packaging seminar back by popular demand
Due to popular demand, PAC.NZ will again run its Business of Sustainable Packaging one-day seminar. Being held on 21 March, the event will bring together the latest thinking and case studies around sustainable packaging. [ + ]
Greens motion to protect science funding passes parliament
The House of Representatives has supported a Greens motion, supported by the Coalition and the crossbench, calling on the Labor government to protect science and research funding in the Budget. [ + ]
Dairy prices to increase further
Dairy prices are likely to increase further in 2013 due to tightening supply and steady demand, according to a recent Situation and Outlook report from Dairy Australia. [ + ]
International line-up for AIP National Technical Forum
With a Global Packaging Trends theme and international speakers from the World Packaging Organisation, the AIP National Technical Forum will be a must-attend event on the 2013 calendar. [ + ]
Floating nets create baby-leaf boom
Growth rates of baby-leaf lettuce crops have been boosted by giant ‘floating’ nets. The nets create a unique microclimate, protecting plants from pests and extreme weather. [ + ]
DriveAcademy schedule to begin in March
SEW-Eurodrive has released an updated schedule for its training program. DriveAcademy provides end users and system integrators with a comprehensive set of skills to get the most out of motor and drive technologies and applications. [ + ]
Submissions open for 2013 APPMA scholarship program
Submissions are now open for the fifth annual APPMA scholarship program, which gives a packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology. [ + ]
New name, same logo for organic certifier
The organisation behind Australia’s most recognised organic logo has changed its name. Biological Farmers of Australia, owner of the Australian Certified Organic ‘bud’ mark, is now known as Australian Organic. [ + ]
Centre of Excellence a model for food manufacturing innovation
The AFGC has extended congratulations to Kraft and the Victorian Government on the official opening of Stage One of the Kraft Foods Asia Pacific Centre of Excellence. [ + ]
Golden State Foods acquires majority ownership of Groenz Group
Golden State Foods has acquired majority ownership of the Groenz Group, a manufacturer of sauces, dressings, condiments and powders for the quick service restaurant and food service industries. [ + ]
Joint development agreement heats up
HeatGenie has expanded its joint development agreement with packaging products supplier Crown Holdings for beverage and shippable soup packaging as part of its plans to expand its HeatGenie self-heating technology to the market. [ + ]
Antidumping commission established
The Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare has introduced legislation to establish the Australian Anti-Dumping Commission, which will commence operation on 1 July 2013. [ + ]
‘Un-Australian’ abattoir convicted of lamb substitution
A New South Wales abattoir has been added to the NSW Food Authority’s Name and Shame register after being convicted of large-scale lamb substitution. [ + ]