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.
First CoO labels appear in Woolworths stores
26 October, 2016Woolworths has commenced the rollout of new country of origin labelling on a variety of its own brand products in stores across Australia.
Calling all packaging and processing speakers
25 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingIf you work in the packaging, processing, materials or component sectors and you've got something to share with your colleagues about packaging and processing innovation and design, now is your chance!
Emerson appoints new MD for Australia/NZ
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson Process Management Australia and New Zealand has announced the appointment of Boris Gabin as its new general manager/managing director.
Learn about high pressure for cold pasteurisation
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionHigh-pressure pasteurisation is an established way to extend shelf life, reduce reliance on preservatives and inactivate foodborne pathogens while maintaining colour, flavour and fresh-like characteristics. Attend this CSIRO course to find out all about it.
NZ invests in research to move up from minimally processed exports
21 October, 2016New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition Science Challenge aims to enable transformational change in the country's food and beverage industry and position the sector as an international centre of excellence for high-value food-for-health products.
Monash deal to fast-track food exports to China
19 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityAn agreement between Monash University and China's biggest food company will open the door for future opportunities in China for Australian food and beverage exporters.
Food safety professionals honoured at 2016 HACCP Conference Awards
17 October, 2016 | Supplied by: HACCP AustraliaAs part of its annual two-day conference, HACCP recognised the best in food safety at its 2016 awards ceremony.
GS1 Australia holding hands with Brandbank for better online marketing
14 October, 2016GS1 Australia has entered into a long-term agreement with Brandbank to provide a complete digital content creation and management service.
Growing Coca-Cola
12 October, 2016The Coca-Cola Company is intending to expand its global reach by acquiring Anheuser-Busch InBev's (ABI) stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) following the closing of the ABI combination with SABMiller.
Free seminar on understanding sustainable packaging
07 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThree leading sustainable packaging experts will discuss the latest trends and innovations in sustainable packaging at a free seminar at Foodtech Packtech on Wednesday, 12 October.
Social media reveals which soft drinks rate conversation
07 October, 2016Analysis of consumer conversations through social media chatter and person-to-person discussions in the US have revealed consumers are still very engaged with their regular soft drink brands but not as chatty about diet soft drinks.
Honouring food safety professionals
07 October, 2016Three food safety experts were honoured at the recent HACCP Conference sponsored by SAI Global.
Talking packaging: NZ's first two Certified Packaging Professionals discuss the benefits of certification
05 October, 2016 by Nerida Kelton | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation is the leading mark of excellence internationally for packaging professionals, and two New Zealanders have just received this must-have recognition of industry proficiency and achievement.
