Industry News
Coca-Cola Amatil reveals new ‘blowfill’ technology
The MP Member for Croydon and Coca-Cola Amatil Australia officially opened two new ‘blowfill’ lines at the company’s production facility in Adelaide.
[ + ]AIP National Conference heads to Surfers Paradise
The AIP will be hosting the 2012 National Conference at the Marriott Resort and Spa, Surfers Paradise, in June.
[ + ]Profibus EXPO will return to Perth in November
The Profibus Association of Australia (PAA) and the Profibus International Competence Centre (PICC) will combine resources over the next three months to meet industry demand for Profibus Certified Training and Technical Support in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane.
[ + ]Belgium to be the ISM 2012 partner country
Belgium will be the partner country of the 42nd International Sweets and Biscuits Fair in Cologne.
[ + ]Modified atmosphere packaging course
The AIP will be introducing a new half-day training course on modified atmosphere packaging and barrier materials
[ + ]International Food Safety Training Laboratory opens
Waters Corporation, FDA and University of Maryland have opened the International Food Safety Training Laboratory.
[ + ]Soy protein consumption reduced progression of clogged arteries in women
A study, to be published, has found that soy protein consumption can reduce the progression of clogged arteries in women within five years of menopause.
[ + ]Fat tax won’t curb obesity levels in Australia
The AFGC claims that introducing a tax on saturated fat in foods is regressive and isn’t the answer to addressing obesity levels in Australia.
[ + ]New Branch Chairman for AIP’s NSW branch
The Australian Institute of Packaging, New South Wales branch, has announced that Kevin Hannon MAIP will become the new Branch Chairman.
[ + ]TWE supports wine tax reform
Treasury Wine Estates, a leading premium wine business, has posted a submission to the Australian Government supporting the wine tax reform, with additional changes.
[ + ]Australian food and beverage industry at risk of segmenting
Australia’s food and beverage industry could see a split in the market, with small businesses being squeezed out, unable to compete with pricing.
[ + ]Partnership to develop breakthrough nutritional formulations
Chr. Hansen partners with Amino Up to create clinically documented products that address health and wellbeing.
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