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.
Emerson acquires MYNAH Technologies
30 May, 2017Emerson has announced it has purchased MYNAH Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a leading provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software.
drinktec 11–15 September 2017
30 May, 2017Between September 11 and 15, 2017, drinktec, which is a trade fair for the beverage and liquid food Industry, will be held at the Messe München exhibition centre in Germany.
Rabobank to invest in early-stage food and agri companies
30 May, 2017Rabobank is launching the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund for innovative food and agricultural companies that is part of Rabo Private Equity.
FIAL's Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations
29 May, 2017On 25 May 2017, Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) launched the second edition of Celebrating Australian Food and Agribusiness Innovations at the Australian Food & Grocery Council's annual conference in Brisbane.
AIP to host the 2018 WorldStar Awards
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingDuring Interpack 2017 it was formally announced that AIP will be the World host Packaging Organisation (WPO) member for the 2018 WorldStar Awards, said to be the pre-eminent international awards in packaging. . The WorldStar Awards are run by the WPO and is the
TOMRA acquires BottleCycler
26 May, 2017TOMRA Collection Solutions has acquired 60% of the shares in BottleCycler, the Australian-based company manufacturing machines that crush glass bottles for restaurants and bars.
PepsiCo partners with New Plastics Economy
26 May, 2017PepsiCo has joined the New Plastics Economy initiative as a Core Partner, signalling the global food and beverage company's continued commitment to reduce packaging waste.
World Packaging Organisation elects Australia's Pierre Pienaar as president
26 May, 2017During Interpack 2017 the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) formally announced that Pierre Pienaar, education director of the Australian Institute of Packaging, has been elected as the next president of the organisation.
China–New Zealand meat export agreement
23 May, 2017Following the new export agreement between New Zealand and China which established a six-month trial program for exporting chilled beef and lamb to China, IBISWorld analysts have suggested the move will pose a challenge to Australian producers who have been able to enjoy exclusive access to the chilled meat market in China until now.
Major food industry speakers at RT12 conference
23 May, 2017Some of the biggest brands in the food industry will speak at the RT12/Zero Deforestation Transparency and Scale conference taking place in Lille, France, 31 May to 1 June 2017.
Tetra Pak launches new Customer Innovation Centre in Singapore
23 May, 2017Tetra Pak, a food processing and packaging solutions company, has launched its first Asia-based Customer Innovation Centre (CIC) in Singapore.
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.
