Veggie farm profits up but farm numbers down
23 November, 2017Australian vegetable farmers are responding to consumer demands for a wider variety of fresh vegetables and increasing their profitability as well.
Are you a food start-up needing cash and a mentor?
23 November, 2017Mentorship, access to experts, $10,000 cash and more are being offered to food industry start-ups by Chobani — but you'd better be quick, applications close on 30 November.
New Zealand annual packaging scholarship program
22 November, 2017In conjunction with the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the Packaging Council of New Zealand has announced the launch of an annual acholarship program.
Global Dairy Platform appoints new chairman
22 November, 2017Fonterra CEO Theo Spierings has been appointed as chairman of the Global Dairy Platform (GDP).
AUSVEG appoints local grower as chair
21 November, 2017Victorian leafy vegetable grower Bill Bulmer will take the position of AUSVEG chair after a unanimous vote during a board meeting on 13 November in Melbourne.
tna opens Shanghai office to support China operations
20 November, 2017Food packaging and processing supplier tna has expanded its operations in China and opened TNA Solutions (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, which aims to improve support services for local food manufacturers.
Asia's going organic
17 November, 2017Double-digit growth rates are being reported by some Asian markets for growth in organic food uptake. It is anticipated that regional sales will reach US$10 billion in the coming years.
Asia Pacific dominating surge in food equipment purchasing
16 November, 2017Nearly 40% of food processing equipment sales are expected to be in the Asia Pacific, excluding Japan, by the end of this year.
Breastfeeding fails to protect babies against everything
15 November, 2017 by Nichola MurphyAccording to researchers from Uppsala University, breastfeeding may increase the risk of developing hay fever and eczema.
Coveris realigns business into four strategic units
15 November, 2017Global packaging manufacturer Coveris has announced it has restructured the business into four units: Americas, Rigid, EMEA, and UK Food & Consumer.
Chemical-free sanitising wins Vic's Premier's Sustainability Award
09 November, 2017Among the winners of the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards are eWater Systems and Kingfield Galvanizing, which have been commended for their efforts to create a sustainable future.
Murray Goulburn sold to Canadian dairy giant for $1.31 billion
07 November, 2017Murray Goulburn Co-Operative (MG) has agreed to sell its Australian business to Canadian dairy company Saputo for $1.31 billion.
Five food and drink trends for 2018
07 November, 2017Market intelligence agency Mintel's latest report Global Food & Drink Trends 2018 predicts five key trends that will gain traction in the industry in 2018.
Make way for marijuana beverages
06 November, 2017 by Nichola MurphyWe've heard of probiotic, alcoholic and infused beverages, but how about a beverage featuring marijuana? Constellation Brands' C$245 million (AU$251 million) investment into Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading provider of medicinal cannabis products, aims to develop cannabis-infused drinks.
The AIP and APPMA appeal to help the hungry this Christmas
02 November, 2017The AIP and APPMA are calling for volunteers to help pack Foodbank hampers for people in need during the Christmas period.
