Industry News
AFGC appoints new CEO
The AFGC has appointed Gary Dawson to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Dawson will take over from Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Geoffrey Annison on 30 July. [ + ]
2012 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
Anna Roland, a Technical Officer with Betta Foods Australia, has been announced as the winner of the 2012 APPMA scholarship. [ + ]
Beware geranium extracts, DAFF tells importers
DAFF has issued an Imported Food Notice about sports supplements containing DMAA and non-permitted additives. [ + ]
Mitsubishi teams up with MG to process Tasmanian milk
Murray Goulburn Co-operative has sold Mitsubishi Corporation a 24% stake in the $75 million Tasmanian Dairy Products processing company. [ + ]
Horsham company fined $50K over sweep auger injury
Following an incident in which a worker’s leg was caught in a sweep auger, a Horsham company has been fined $50,000. [ + ]
$10m mushroom facility opens in Victoria
Parwan Valley Mushrooms recently opened its $10 million purpose-built mushroom facility at Parwan, west of Melbourne. [ + ]
Inaugural Food Import Regulatory Standards conference
The inaugural Food Import Regulatory Standards (FIRS) conference will take place on 28 June in New Delhi, India. [ + ]
Organisers say Foodtech Packtech will be “phenomenal”
Foodtech Packtech’s organisers say this year’s event will reflect the sector’s strong performance and ongoing vibrancy. “It’s already clear that September’s show will be phenomenal,” says XPO’s Vanessa White. [ + ]
GS1 announces global product recall standard
Following nearly three years of industry-driven work, GS1 has announced the ratification of a new global product recall standard, as well as an implementation guide for multijurisdictional recall notifications. [ + ]
Robatech, Fallsdell, Proseal and Result Packaging exhibiting at AUSPACK PLUS
Hot and cold glue technology, MAP inline tray sealers and new inkjet technology are just some of the new products that will be showcased at AUSPACK PLUS 2013. [ + ]
Colorpak moves Villawood factory to Regents Park
As part of its ongoing integration of acquired Carter Holt Harvey (CHH) assets, Colorpak is moving its Villawood factory into its purpose-built Regents Park operation. [ + ]
Have your say on the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is calling for feedback from stakeholders in the joint Food Regulation System as part of its Stakeholder Engagement Strategy. [ + ]
EFSA publishes scientific opinion on mineral oil hydrocarbons
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a Scientific Opinion on Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH) in food. [ + ]
PepsiCo wins Stockholm Industry Water Award
PepsiCo has received the 2012 Stockholm Industry Water Award for reducing water consumption in its production and for its contribution to solving water challenges on a larger scale. [ + ]
Junk food advertising and food security: latest ANU poll results
More than 75% of Australians believe junk food advertising should be banned during children’s television programs and 18% believe junk food advertising should be banned completely. [ + ]
