Industry News
Sustainability spotlight: a key focus at foodpro
With the environmental impact of manufacturing and production now more critical than ever, sustainability will be front and centre at foodpro 2023. [ + ]
Aussie olive producer receives "Regenerative" certification
A Greener World, a non-profit certifier, has announced Manna Hill Estate as the first producer in Australia to be Certified Regenerative by AGW. [ + ]
FSANZ calls for comment on two applications
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has called for comment on separate applications to lower shellfish toxin levels and allow a new processing aid. [ + ]
D'Orsogna appoints new Managing Director
D'Orsogna Limited has appointed agribusiness leader Jason Craig as its new Managing Director. [ + ]
Ferrero's sustainability progress
On World Chocolate Day today, we take a look at Ferrero Group's progress with its key sustainability objectives and targets in Australia, and globally. [ + ]
Confectionery industry accolade for Peter Simpson
Peter Simpson from the Manildra Group has been awarded the Alfred Stauder Award for Excellence at ConTech 2023 in Melbourne for his lifetime of service to the industry. [ + ]
Phase two of draft rules for organic food products in NZ
MPI is seeking feedback in its second phase of developing draft standards that will regulate the production and processing of organic food products in New Zealand. [ + ]
Amcor expands paper packaging range
Amcor has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications. [ + ]
Strong 2023 vintage will support NZ wine demand
Despite a challenging season, the New Zealand wine industry has had a strong harvest and is expecting to meet international demand. [ + ]
FLORA whips into cream category with its plant-based option
Launched in Australia, the FLORA thickened plant cream made from lentils is designed to pour, whip and cook like dairy cream. [ + ]
Victorian Government announced as foodpro partner
The Victorian Government has been announced as foodpro's principal event partner for the first time as the tradeshow returns following a six-year hiatus. [ + ]
Central hub in Germany for alternative protein industry
GEA's Food Application and Technology Center of Excellence in Germany has been inaugurated as a central hub for the alternative protein industry. [ + ]
Truthful yet misleading: a US consumer study of packaging labels
Researchers have found that many US consumers assume that food labelled as "low-fat" also contains less sugar. [ + ]
AIP to present packaging sessions at AWRE
The Australian Institute of Packaging will present three packaging sessions at the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo in July. [ + ]
Applications for 2023 APCO Annual Awards open
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced that applications for the 2023 APCO Annual Awards are open. [ + ]
