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Popular protein: the demand for protein increases in Asia

04 September, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Protein has gained significant popularity in recent years as people become increasingly aware of its health benefits. NZMP plan to address this demand by showcasing its SureProtein range at Food Ingredients Asia (FIA) from 13–15 September in Bangkok.


Worker exploitation investigated in four Lockyer Valley farms

04 September, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Worker exploitation in Lockyer Valley has been targeted in a multiagency operation including the Fair Work Ombudsman, the Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, and the Queensland Police.


Multiple recalls for undeclared peanuts in bean paste products

31 August, 2017

Food Standards Australia New Zealand has alerted consumers with peanut allergies to the recalls of South Korean bean paste products manufactured by Chung Jung One.


Winson Group exceeds average in employee engagement survey

30 August, 2017 | Supplied by: insignia Pty Ltd

According to the 2017 national employee engagement survey, the Winson Group is exceeding the national benchmark by 13%.


Championing small business initiative launches

25 August, 2017

An initiative designed to champion small businesses has been launched by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).


Do you want access to world-class food industry professionals as employees?

21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The food industry often has trouble finding staff competent in food packaging processes and design, including new product design. It's time the industry takes some responsibility for this issue and invests in the training of staff. If future employees finish their education well prepared to enter the workforce the whole industry will benefit.


New APAC leadership for DSM Nutritional Products

16 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: DSM Nutritional Products

To increase growth in Asia Pacific, Royal DSM has appointed Pieter Nuboer and André Rhoen into new leadership positions for their nutritional products.


Unilever acquires Weis from founders

14 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Unilever announced last week that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Australian ice-cream company Weis.


Adelaide teaches the world about marketing wine and spirits

14 August, 2017

Even though France boasts thousands of years of winemaking and South Australia only 200-odd, French (and Chinese) students come to Adelaide to learn about wine and spirits marketing.


24th HACCP Conference is almost upon us

14 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Held 30–31 August, registrations for the 24th HACCP Conference will soon be closing.


FBI warns the food sector may be vulnerable to terrorist attacks

10 August, 2017 by Nichola Murphy

Terrorist attacks in the food industry are possible but a bigger threat is the unhappy insider.


Is your company's WHS up to date?

07 August, 2017

Nothing will kill a company faster than an adverse workplace health and safety incident. Are you sure your company is au fait with the latest industrial safety polices, research, services and equipment?


Jail for horsemeat fraudsters

03 August, 2017

Three businessmen who passed off horsemeat as beef in a simple grab for profit have been convicted of fraud, with two being given custodial sentences and one a suspended sentence.


Hannapak goes to WestRock for $75 million

02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Hannapak

The Hanna Group (Hannapak), one of Australia's leading providers of folding cartons, has been acquired by WestRock Company.


JBT buys into powder filling

02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: JBT

JBT Corporation has purchased an English provider of powder filling systems, PLF International, for £28 million.


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