Industry News
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. [ + ]
FMC makes $100m investment in Thai MCC facility
FMC Corporation has announced it will invest more than $100 million in a new world-class microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) manufacturing facility in Thailand. [ + ]
New welfare code for meat chickens in NZ
New standards relating to the welfare of meat chickens came into effect in New Zealand today. [ + ]
Dates for AIP charity golf days announced
Dates have been announced for the 2012 NSW and Queensland charity golf days, organised by the AIP in conjunction with APPMA and SCLAA. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to host Safety Automation Symposium
Rockwell Automation is hosting a Safety Automation Symposium in Adelaide on 8 August, highlighting the latest developments in safety technology and automation. [ + ]
Bosch to acquire Ampack Ammann for undisclosed sum
Bosch Packaging Technology has announced its plans to acquire German manufacturer Ampack Ammann. [ + ]
O-I wins sustainability Gold
O-I has been commended for its outstanding productivity and efficiency savings made through the Sustainability Advantage Program. [ + ]
There’s an app for that: Nestlé product data accessible through GoScan app
Where would we be without the iPhone? Consumers will soon be able to access extended data on Nestlé products via GS1’s GoScan app, due to be released later this year. [ + ]
ProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today
ProductRecallnz goes live in New Zealand today. More than 100 companies have registered for the online tool and developer GS1 New Zealand expects hundreds more to register soon. [ + ]
No health claims allowed on sugary, salty and fatty foods, forum decides
The Legislative and Governance Forum on Food Regulation met on Friday to discuss general-level health claims in the draft Standards for Nutrition, Health and Related Claims. [ + ]
British food and drink sector makes Olympic-sized water saving effort
British food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4% reduction in water use between 2007 and 2011. [ + ]
Zebra Chip disease threatening Australian potato industry
A potato disease that causes yield losses of up to 50% is threatening the Australian potato industry, AUSVEG claims. [ + ]
