Industry News
Agents wanted
Matcon Pacific has announced that it is changing the way it operates across ANZ. Whereas it previously sold directly, its now looking for agents in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia.
[ + ]Death by retail?
The Australian Institute of Packaging invites you to come and hear its guests deliver expert commentary on the global retail landscape, the future of FMCG manufacturing, and the trends and strategies being employed by the largest retailers in the world.
[ + ]Sensory seminar
The Sensory Seminar is a one-day conference to be held 25 October in Sydney which aims at strategic marketing, brand/product management, consumer insights/research, business development, creative/design and packaging, innovation and R&D.
[ + ]AIP NSW Business over Breakfast
RFID won’t go away and is impacting on supply chains and packaging automation. To find out more, attend the AIP NSW October Business over Breakfast which will be held 26 October in Sydney at the Oatlands Golf Course Club House.
[ + ]Fuels from bacteria
A breakthrough in the production of biofuels has been developed by scientists in Germany. Research published in the September 2006 issue of Microbiology, described how specially engineered bacteria could be used to make fuel completely from food crops.
[ + ]National strategy improves winery safety
A campaign born of cooperation between five Australian states has improved the health and safety of workers at Australia’s wine manufacturers.
[ + ]CSIRO builds ‘smart farm’
CSIRO is working towards the 'smart farm' of the future with research focusing on wireless sensor networks (WSNs) and their potential to transform the Australian agriculture industry.
[ + ]Australian HQ for Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation has opened an Australian headquarters in Melbourne to bring its international presence to more than 60 companies worldwide.
[ + ]Dairy innovation centre announced
Victoria's status as the capital of the nation's dairy industry will be further enhanced with the opening of a new dairy innovation centre designed to place Australia at the forefront of world dairying innovation and thinking.
[ + ]Don’t keep your research a secret
Secrecy in food R&D will spell market failure for some players, Dr Ad Juriaanse, NIZO food scientist, has warned Australian dairy manufacturers.
[ + ]Understanding the market increases success
Understanding the market can quadruple the chances of a successful product launch according to Dr Ad Juriaanse, from food research company NIZO.
[ + ]Better oxygen barriers for Amcor
Amcor (Packaging) Australia has entered into an Oxbar patent licence agreement with Constar International, under which Amcor will be able to supply its Australian and New Zealand customers with PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles that have enhanced oxygen-scavenger protection.
[ + ]Packing ready-to-eat vegetables
Ready-to-eat vegetables, including pre-packaged greens for salads, have a short shelf life and are most often eaten straight from the package without the need for cooking.
[ + ]Consumer hygiene fears keeps Scottish food industry on its toes
A major outbreak of E.coli 0157 poisoning in which 500 people were affected and 20 people died, seems to have led to improvements in the management of food risks in the retail and catering industries in Scotland, according to ESRC funded research at the London School of Economics.
[ + ]New marketing guidelines for beverage bottlers
In response to the increasing community concerns about childhood obesity, the Australian beverage industry has released commitments to assist consumers in making informed decisions.
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