Fonterra reopens Malaysian dairy plant after $7 million upgrade
23 May, 2017Fonterra has reopened the doors to its milk powder manufacturing plant in Malaysia following a NZ$7 million investment to boost manufacturing efficiencies and ensure it continues to meet world-class health, safety, and food safety and quality standards.
Nutrition labelling disjointedness making exporting to ASEAN nations more difficult
22 May, 2017Food Industry Asia has commissioned a study to investigate the economic impacts of nutritional labelling on ASEAN countries.
Crown Holding's new beverage facility in the can
17 May, 2017Crown Holdings, a leading supplier of metal packaging products, opened its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, New York, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 9 May.
Pro Mach acquires Weiler Labeling Systems
16 May, 2017Pro Mach integrated packaging solutions has acquired New Jersey-based provider of high-speed rotary labelling, serialisation and coding solutions, Weiler Labeling Systems.
Thermo Fisher selected for Food Integrity Project
16 May, 2017Thermo Fisher Scientific has been selected as a partner of INTELLItrace Work Package (WP) 18, part of the European Food Integrity Project (EFIP) developing a validation of untargeted methods to assure the quality, authenticity and safety of the food chain.
Fonterra launches Anchor milk pop-up store
12 May, 2017Fonterra has launched its first Anchor milk pop-up store at the super brand mall in Shanghai, bringing a piece of New Zealand to one of China's busiest shopping complexes.
Mutton's Pork CRC transitioning
11 May, 2017As Pork CRC transitions to Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL) innovative ideas are being sought.
Drink up at the Drinks Industry Show
11 May, 2017Giuseppe Minissale, president of The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA), will open the The Drinks Industry Show's Innovation seminar sessions running from 26–27 June at Crystal Palace, Luna Park, in Sydney.
Find out about labelling and the law
11 May, 2017Bearing in mind that by law, all foods and beverages have to be labelled and that consumers don't like mislabelling, two seminars at foodpro could be well worth your while. In one, NSW Food Authority Senior Labelling Compliance Investigations Officer Andrew Davies will explain where the NSW Food Authority fits in the national perspective and explain the labelling provisions they govern under the Food Standards Code.
Food fraud is probably costing your company more than you think
08 May, 2017Some food and drink businesses could double their profits by reducing their fraud losses, according to some UK researchers.
Find out what's on at the AIFST's 50th Anniversary Convention
08 May, 2017 | Supplied by: AIFSTThe AIFST has released the program for its 50th Anniversary Convention, which will be co-located with foodpro at the new International Convention Centre Sydney on 17–18 July 2017.
Stunning tool takeover
05 May, 2017Frontmatec, the supplier of customised equipment, solutions and software for the red meat industry, has entered into an agreement to secure Accles and Shelvoke, manufacturer of captive bolt stunning tools.
Murray Goulburn to improve efficiencies by closing three plants and reducing workforce by 360
03 May, 2017Anticipated to impact around 360 employees, Murray Goulburn has announced its intention to close its plants at Edith Creek, Rochester and Kiewa.
ProPak Asia
03 May, 2017The ProPak Asia exhibition will showcase industries worldwide and focus on business solutions and new technology.
Pallet movements predict slowing retail turnover
01 May, 2017Since 2011, pallet movement data from CHEP has been used by the AFGC and CHEP as an indicator of Australian Bureau of Statistics Retail Trade Data.
