Ministerial Forum discusses THC in food, labelling review
28 November, 2016The Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation has met in Brisbane to discuss issues such as the legalisation of hemp as food and labelling reform.
Packaging & Processing Innovation Design Awards launch in Australia
28 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) have established the Packaging & Processing Innovation and Design Awards for Australia.
Amcor acquires flexible packaging plant in China
23 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor has announced it will expand its flexible packaging platform in the northern China region with the US$28 million acquisition of Hebei Qite Packing (Qite).
Koch pledges US$2 billion to Infor
21 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Infor Global Solutions (ANZ) Pty LtdInfor, the provider of the CloudSuite range of cloud-based business applications, has reached an agreement with Koch Equity Development for a US$2 billion investment.
ISO 9001 implementation in small enterprises
16 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalISO has just released Guidance for SMEs using ISO 9001 for quality management. The publication includes a step-by-step guide to implementing a QMS, providing sector-specific examples for different types of small businesses, such as consultancies, manufacturers and distributors.
AUSPACK networking through THE NETWORK
15 November, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMA'THE NETWORK' is an international network of processing and packaging trade shows that the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), via its exhibition, AUSPACK, has joined.
ACCC releases statement on Dow and DuPont merger
10 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a Statement of Issues on the proposed merger of The Dow Chemical Company and DuPont.
Learn about forward osmosis technology
09 November, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionCSIRO and Porifera will present a showcase of forward osmosis technology at the CSIRO's food innovation centre in Werribee, Victoria.
Entries open for DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation
09 November, 2016 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont Packaging has opened entries for the DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation.
FSANZ calls for submission on sweeteners, pig antibiotics
08 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on two applications.
General Mills restructuring in Australia
07 November, 2016General Mills is closing its pasta sauce and ready meals manufacturing facility in Mount Waverley.
Are you looking for Asian export opportunities?
04 November, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMAThe Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will coordinate the second Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia 2017, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 14–17 June.
International competition for food technology students
02 November, 2016University students in food science and technology and food-related studies are invited to participate in a competition designed to improve practical knowledge and abilities in solving real processing and food industry-related problems.
Applications open for 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship
31 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery AssociationThe Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is accepting submissions for its ninth annual scholarship program, which will provide one packaging technologist, designer or engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000.
Pork industry's autism and agriculture employment project
27 October, 2016An initiative to employ autistic adults in animal care positions in the Australian pork industry has been backed by Pork CRC and the South Australian government.
