Why didn't I think of selling bottled water?
19 April, 2016 by Janette WoodhouseIt seems that nearly everyone is paying for bottled water when they can get the same thing for free from the tap.
Gluten-free certification in Australia and New Zealand
19 April, 2016The Allergen Control Group, owner of the Gluten-Free Certification Program, is proud to announce the addition of BSI as a newly trained and approved third-party auditing and certification company.
Bribery — there's an ISO standard coming to defeat that
15 April, 2016About US$1 trillion changes hands through bribery each year, but a new ISO standard is aiming to haul that figure back.
Funding available for NSW companies wanting to increase their gas efficiency
15 April, 2016$800,000 is available in round two of the NSW Gas Efficiency Funding program. Applications close on 10 June.
FoodStream specialist technical training short courses
11 April, 2016 | Supplied by: FoodStream Pty LtdAustralian technical support company FoodStream runs a range of short courses in areas such as extrusion, thermal processing and drying.
Qld Supply Chain and Logistics Awards opens nominations
11 April, 2016Nominations are now invited for the annual Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Awards.
SAI Global's food industry qualification proves popular
11 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalThree months after classes commenced, there has been extensive interest in SAI Global's diploma qualification for professionals working with the food industry in operations, food safety and quality assurance roles.
Last chance to apply for 2016 APPMA Scholarship!
06 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingApplications for the 2016 APPMA Scholarship will close on Friday 8 April.
Registrations open for AIP National Conference!
04 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingRegistrations are now open for the 2016 AIP National Conference.
ACCC exempts Port Kembla bulk wheat terminals
04 April, 2016The ACCC has exempted GrainCorp and Quattro's bulk Port Kembla wheat terminals from compliance with Parts 3 to 6 of the Port Terminal Access (Bulk Wheat) Code of Conduct.
Two men convicted for illegal fish imports
31 March, 2016The discovery of live fish in baggage at Adelaide Airport has led to two men being convicted for illegal fish importing.
ProPak Asia 2016 to feature Australian Pavilion
31 March, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMAAustralia's packaging and processing industry is set to receive a boost, with an Australian Pavilion to be featured at the ProPak Asia 2016 exhibition.
Country of origin labelling gets the go-ahead
31 March, 2016The states and territories have given the green light to the federal government's proposed reforms to country of origin food labelling.
Detectamet Detect and Trace sequential laser engraving
30 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdDetectamet's Detect and Trace system offers laser-engraved, sequentially numbered products to create an audit trail that can be used as part of HAACP.
Food industry research hub to improve supply chains
18 March, 2016An ARC-funded research hub has been established to provide insights into unlocking Asian consumer behaviour and market levers, and informing innovation in ingredient use, consumer experience and product design and packaging.
