Dingley takes over as Matthews' CEO
12 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdAfter 36 years as CEO/MD at Matthews Australasia Lester Nichol is moving on to take on the role of chairman, with Mark Dingley stepping into his shoes as chief executive officer.
Pig science
10 July, 2017Suited to all stakeholders invested in the business of producing pigs and pork, including scientists, producers, suppliers, regulators and associates, APSA 2017 will take place from 19–22 November, in Melbourne.
Market saturation in soft drink land
10 July, 2017Woolworths has knocked back CCA's new low sugar drink — is the soft drink market saturated?
Science-based solutions on show
07 July, 2017 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdAustralian food and beverage products are increasingly competing at a global level, challenging local processors to ensure their products meet multiple standards for quality, nutrition, safety, environmental impact and shelf life.
Fruit flies beware
05 July, 2017A research centre dedicated to developing sustainable and environmentally friendly tools for controlling fruit fly pests has opened at Macquarie University.
Changing maximum residue limits to be in sync with overseas
04 July, 2017Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on a proposal to amend our MRLs.
Every little bit helps
30 June, 2017Every year Foodbank distributes the equivalent of more than 62 million meals to those in need, but it can't do this without the support of the Australian food and grocery industry including farmers, wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers. Fonterra is doing its bit — is your company?
Pink slime court case settles
29 June, 2017No apologies and no retractions but the ABC News/Beef Products Inc 'pink slime' libel case has unexpectedly settled after 18 days in court.
Supply chain integrity for smaller manufacturers
29 June, 2017Supply chain security is vital to the food manufacturing process, with traceability and audit compliance a priority; however, smaller manufacturers often find it costly to comply. Many 'traceability' technologies are geared to larger manufacturers and this causes obstacles and barriers for smaller players in the industry.
Sonoco acquiring Clear Lam Packaging
27 June, 2017In the third quarter of this year, Sonoco expects to conclude its deal to acquire flexible and forming plastic packaging films manufacturer Clear Lam Packaging for US$170 million.
Getting new employees up to speed
27 June, 2017The time, effort and cost of engaging and training new employees is increasing — what can employers do?
Bulk wheat Port Code exemptions proposed for a couple of smaller players
23 June, 2017The ACCC is proposing to grant bulk wheat Port Code exemptions to Riordan Grain Services and Semaphore Container Services at the Port of Geelong and Port Adelaide.
Know someone who goes above and beyond to ensure food safety?
23 June, 2017The Australian HACCP Conference Awards provide the food industry with a chance to recognise and reward the achievements of those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our food supply.
Innovation key feature at foodpro 2017
22 June, 2017As foodpro 2017 nears, it’s clear that innovations from across the industry will feature heavily across the show floor. In what will be the largest show yet, many of the technologies to be showcased at foodpro will create serious change for the food manufacturing industry.
Want to make money in the food industry?
22 June, 2017Specialty foods and beverages could provide a path to profit. In the US, specialty food industry sales hit $127 billion in 2016 with strong growth recorded by traditional and non-traditional specialty food retailers, foodservice operators and distributors.
