What sector is responsible for 30% of Australian manufacturing?
20 June, 2017I'll give you a hint — it's not mining! You're right, it's us — the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
New Zealanders digging deep to keep Dunedin a chocolate manufacturing town
16 June, 2017New Zealanders have taken to crowdfunding to try to save the Cadbury factory in Dunedin.
New CEO for AFGC
16 June, 2017Tanya Barden is taking on the role of CEO at the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
What is Nestlé up to in the US?
16 June, 2017Nestlé is "exploring strategic options for its US confectionery business, including a potential sale".
If it's not from a dairy it's not milk
16 June, 2017The Court of Justice in the European Union has just decided that non-dairy products can't be called milk in the EU.
How to improve occupational health and safety management in the food industry
14 June, 2017When health and safety is done well, it is not a business overhead but a facilitator of continuous improvement practices that add value to the business.
Crumbs — that's a big recall
13 June, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseMislabelling by a single breadcrumb supplier has led to recalls of 1.398 million kilos of food in the US.
Get educated while you attend foodpro
08 June, 2017Curated with the intent to inform, challenge and ultimately provide solutions to issues and developments in the industry, foodpro is presenting a series of free seminars. Coinciding with foodpro 2017, industry experts will deliver seminars that are pertinent to the food and beverage industry.
The 67th Australasian Grain Science Conference 2017
06 June, 2017Under the theme 'Grain Technology for Consumer Nutrition', the 67th Australasian Grain Science Conference will bring together scientific and technical experts with a focus on grain breeding, processing, nutrition and consumer foods in a truly international event celebrating grain science and technology.
Why Fonterra is investing $20 million at its Te Rapa site
05 June, 2017Fonterra has announced an investment of almost $20 million at its Te Rapa site to meet growing demand for cream cheese and mini-dish butter.
FoodBytes! winners for 2017
01 June, 2017Koupe, Neofarms and Cerescon were awarded for innovation and acumen at FoodBytes!, a pitch competition that connects food and agriculture influencers and investors with the most disruptive start-ups in the industry.
NZ's Wyma Solutions forms partnership with Volm
01 June, 2017Post-harvest vegetable equipment and solutions company Wyma Solutions has announced a partnership with Volm in North America.
How to stop stress, anxiety and depression impacting your workforce
01 June, 2017Twenty per cent of employees take time off due to stress, anxiety and depression each year. At the Safety in Action seminar series you can find out how to minimise this in your workplace.
Interpack 2017 innovations dinner
01 June, 2017The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), will be holding a joint technical dinner for the industry on 7 June at Box Hill Golf Course, Box Hill South, Victoria.
Drinks aren't up says IWSR
31 May, 2017Recently released IWSR figures show the consumption of alcoholic drinks is declining faster than was previously reported.
