Industry News
AIP introduces Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course
The AIP will be running its inaugural Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course on 6 December in Melbourne. [ + ]
APCO announces Industry Sector Awards winners for 2023
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced the winners of the Industry Sector Awards, which include packaging solutions in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]
Nomination deadline appoaching for ARBS awards
Only a few weeks are left to nominate outstanding achievements for recognition in the ARBS 2024 Industry Awards for the HVAC, refrigeration and building services industries. [ + ]
Kraft paper portfolio receives compostable certification
Mondi has announced that its portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable. [ + ]
UK-based packaging company enters Australian market
UK flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart has opened an Australian office and developed a home-compostable packaging mono material for the Australian market. [ + ]
Bundaberg opens new brewery for its ginger beer
Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has opened its 'super brewery' in Bundaberg, in a ceremony attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. [ + ]
Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of Brazilian joint venture
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd and Nestlé have confirmed the sale of their Dairy Partners Americas Brazil joint venture to Lactalis is complete. [ + ]
Victorian Container Deposit Scheme launches
Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme has launched, with Coles and Tetra Pak supporting the scheme and encouraging further recycling. [ + ]
TNA opens second manufacturing facility in Sydney
Alongside the existing Sydney site, the new facility in Wetherill Park, NSW, will help TNA cater to increasing demand for confectionery systems. [ + ]
Another call for Health Star Ratings to become mandatory in Australia
There are calls for the voluntary front-of-pack Health Star Ratings to become mandatory after a new report from The George Institute for Global Health reveals the Australian food industry has not met targets. [ + ]
Fonterra CFO to leave co-op
Fonterra has announced that Neil Beaumont, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the co-operative. [ + ]
Wine industry expresses concerns with Queensland's expanded CRS
Lee McLean, Australian Grape & Wine CEO, has expressed concerns about the impact of Queensland's expanded Container Refund Scheme on Australian wine businesses. [ + ]
Industry supports the decision to walk away from EU FTA
Australian prosecco producers and Australian Grape & Wine have supported Trade Minister Don Farrell's decision to walk away from a free trade deal with the European Union. [ + ]
Amended NZ Animal Products Notice released
As of 1 November, RMP operators in New Zealand are required to have updated their RMPs to align with the Animal Product Regulations 2021 and supplementary Notices. [ + ]
Probiotic potential from fungi used in food production
The food industry has used many fungus strains for their capacities to ferment, produce flavours or produce heterologous molecules. [ + ]
