Product identification training course
03 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging has announced a new half-day training course: Introduction to Product Identification.
Bega out, Murray Goulburn in for Coles cheese deal
03 February, 2016Bega Cheese has lost its contract to supply Coles brand cheese, with the five-year national private label contract awarded to rival Murray Goulburn.
Entrained gas management webinar
01 February, 2016 | Supplied by: KROHNE Australia Pty LtdIHS Engineering360 has released a webinar entitled Measurement of Liquid Media with Entrained Gas.
All health and nutrition claims must now meet the new standard
01 February, 2016The transition period is over and all nutrition and health claims must meet the new standard henceforth.
Inspection Systems appointed as Detectamet distributor
29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Inspection Systems Pty LtdInspection Systems has been appointed as the distributor for Detectamet X-ray and metal detectable products.
Food safety training in NSW
29 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalSAI Global has announced upcoming food safety courses in NSW.
LRQA joins Consumer Goods Forum
28 January, 2016Professional assurance services organisation LRQA has joined the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF).
Last chance to nominate for 2016 ARBS awards
28 January, 2016Nominations will shortly close for the 2016 ARBS industry awards, which recognise excellence in Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industries.
Lion to invest $40 million in its Perth dairy
25 January, 2016The Bentley dairy processing plant in Perth is to be modernised as Lion Dairy & Drinks (LDD) commits to a $40m investment over the next three years, but 30 logistics roles will go as this section is outsourced.
Where packaging is likely to grow
22 January, 20164.3% CAGR increases in volume and increasing demand for PET bottles, especially in the bottled water category, are just two of the predictions for the Asia Pacific region in a recent PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, market research study.
Labelling requirements for irradiated foods under review
21 January, 2016FSANZ is reviewing the labelling requirements for irradiated foods and is seeking industry input.
Acquisition expands food safety and quality services for Australia and New Zealand
18 January, 2016Food safety auditing, training and consulting company NSF International has acquired the Burwater Pacific Group, a NZ-based food safety training, auditing and consulting business.
Graphic Packaging to acquire Colorpak
12 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Colorpak LimitedGraphic Packaging has agreed to acquire all the issued shares of Colorpak Limited.
New appointment to drive food safety initiatives at SAI Global
21 December, 2015SAI Global has appointed Dawn Welham as global technical director and thought leader as the risk management company continues to expand its expertise in the retail, food and agribusiness industries.
2016 AIP National Conference — call for papers
15 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging has called for papers for the biennial AIP National Conference, to be held 1–2 June 2016 in Melbourne.