Automation solutions seminar
20 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdAutomation technology specialist Omron will conduct an Automation Solutions Seminar for the food processing and meat industries at its headquarters in Silverwater, Sydney, on Friday, 24 June.
New CEO for Foodbank Australia
16 June, 2016Foodbank Australia has announced the appointment of Brianna Casey as its new chief executive officer.
Mandatory labelling of lupin as an allergen
16 June, 2016Lupin is an emerging food allergen of public health significance in Australia and New Zealand, and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is now calling for submissions on a proposal to require the mandatory declaration of lupin as an allergen.
GFSI and UNIDO solidify food safety partnership
16 June, 2016The United Nations Industrial Development Organization and the Global Food Safety Initiative have signed a memorandum of understanding to signal their commitment to a large-scale partnership for food safety.
Get ready for Foodtech Packtech 2016
15 June, 2016New Zealand's foremost food and packaging technology exhibition, Foodtech Packtech (FTPT), is being held from 11–13 October 2016, in Auckland — and everyone in the food and beverage processing and packaging industries is welcome to attend.
Another good reason to visit Foodtech Queensland
14 June, 2016Visiting Wiley at Foodtech will also provide the chance to meet Kuka's KR AGILUS robot — a lightweight, versatile and fast robot that is changing how food can be processed, packaged and delivered. Specially designed for the food sector, the bot excels at performing repetitive movements and working at high speeds with a high degree of accuracy.
Strengthening the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo
14 June, 2016Australia's 'Lambassador', Sam Kekovich, has joined the Australian Made Campaign in its bid to encourage shoppers to look for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo when they shop.
Finding out the truth about chemical migration from packaging into food
14 June, 2016If you have knowledge to share about the migration of chemicals from packaging into food or comments about the regulations involving this, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) wants to hear from you.
Electronic recall system receives HACCP certification
08 June, 2016 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaGS1 Australia's electronic product recall notification management system has received certification from HACCP Australia.
2016 APPMA Scholarship winner
06 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe winner of the 2016 APPMA Scholarship has been announced.
What makes your professional association work?
03 June, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseHaving just enjoyed the AIP's annual conference, I got to wondering what makes an association worthwhile to its members.
Five reasons to visit FoodTech Qld
01 June, 2016FoodTech Qld 2016 is fast approaching, and here are five reasons why you should attend.
GS1 and Australian Made to promote CoOL laws
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaGS1 Australia and the Australian Made Campaign will collaborate to help the food and grocery sector deliver the new country of origin labelling information to consumers and retailers.
US updates nutrition facts labels
25 May, 2016The US Food and Drug Administration has launched an updated Nutrition Facts label for packaged food.
Australia ranks 3rd in world's fastest-growing vegan markets
25 May, 2016Australia is projected to be the third-fastest-growing vegan market between 2015 and 2020, behind China and United Arab Emirates, according to research conducted into ethical labelling.