Industry News
TGA reaches final decision on DMAA
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has made its final decision on DMAA scheduling. [ + ]
Australia’s big food retailers voice support for GS1 Recallnet
Four of Australia’s largest food retailers have voiced their support for GS1 Recallnet and urged their partners to register to use the portal. [ + ]
CHEP’s beverage tray in the running for Green Globe Award
An innovative packaging design has landed CHEP Australia a finalist place in the NSW Government’s 13th Green Globe Awards. [ + ]
Guideline changes mean dollar-for-dollar grants for manufacturers
Dollar-for-dollar grants are now accessible to manufacturers who produce between 25,000 and 100,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and face a direct carbon price liability. [ + ]
AIP/APPMA joint technical dinner
The AIP Victoria branch and APPMA will jointly host a technical dinner featuring speakers from Result Packaging and Matthews Intelligent Identification. [ + ]
Tasmanian Bakeries continues to knead the dough after $700K grant
A $700,000 Tasmania Innovation and Investment Fund grant is helping Tasmanian Bakeries expand its operations by 80% and employ a further 22 staff. [ + ]
Processor fined a ‘poultry’ $24K for underpaying staff
An Adelaide poultry processor has been fined $24,000 and had his business operations strongly criticised by a Federal Magistrate after knowingly underpaying staff more than $70,000. [ + ]
DAFF invites submissions on imported NZ potato proposal
DAFF has issued a statement regarding the proposal to import potatoes from New Zealand for processing. [ + ]
Energy-efficiency solutions seminars for food and beverage manufacturers
Simons Green Energy is hosting a series of seminars to help manufacturers cope with the challenges of rising electricity prices and the carbon tax. [ + ]
Foodtech Packtech 2012 will be “world class”, says organiser
Foodtech Packtech organiser XPO says this year’s three-day food manufacturing, packaging and processing technology event will be “world class”. [ + ]
Double celebration for Krauss Maffei
Krauss Maffei recently celebrated two major milestones: the 30th anniversary of its Automation AG subsidiary operation and the supply of its 1000th robot. [ + ]
New equipment finance comparison site empowers SMEs
Finnovate.com.au will empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with choice and trigger competition among lenders through total rate transparency, its founders say. [ + ]
AFGC makes recycling easy at the Sunshine Coast Airport
Staff and visitors of the Sunshine Coast Airport will now be able to recycle away from home, following the installation of 23 new waste and recycling bins. [ + ]
CHEP wins bronze in NSW Sustainability Advantage Program
CHEP Australia has been awarded Bronze status in the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage Program in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. [ + ]
Study examines consumer behaviour’s role in food poisoning incidents
Food manufacturers and retailers often come under fire for food poisoning incidents, but, according to a Massey University professor, what happens in the home may be responsible for many foodborne illnesses. [ + ]
