Industry News
MG steps up farmgate prices despite tough market conditions
Murray Goulburn says a drive to improve efficiencies in the business has enabled it to provide its supplier-shareholders with a third step up in milk price for the season. [ + ]
Kraft applauds government commitment to food innovation
Kraft Foods’ President has applauded the government for taking the first step towards establishing a Food Innovation Precinct to boost the Australian food manufacturing industry and capture the Asian market. [ + ]
No horsemeat on the menu for Australia
According to Dr Shevahn Telfser, a livestock lecturer from CSU’s School of Agricultural and Wine Sciences, the risk of horsemeat making its way into beef products in Australia is very small. [ + ]
High demand sees AUSPACK PLUS floor space expanded
AUSPACK PLUS 2013 will be bigger than ever, with conference organisers announcing an expanded floor space due to high demand. [ + ]
Heinz acquisition largest ever seen in food industry
H.J. Heinz Company has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital for US$28 billion - reportedly the largest acquisition ever seen in the food industry. [ + ]
CoOL bill threatens Australian jobs, AFGC claims
The Greens’ Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) bill jeopardises Australian export opportunities and food manufacturing jobs, the Australian Food and Grocery Council claims. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
