Worth getting into bed with Fonterra?
12 April, 2017Fonterra has launched the Fonterra Ventures Co-Lab. This open platform provides the opportunity for anyone, anywhere to collaborate with Fonterra on disruptive ideas for mutual benefit.
Linpac goes to Klöckner Pentaplast to make a formidable combo
12 April, 2017With the Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP) acquiring Linpac Senior Holdings and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the blended company will cover both the rigid and flexible film markets and have annual revenues exceeding US$2 billion.
Registration now open for foodpro 2017
06 April, 2017Registration is now open for foodpro 2017 — the iconic event for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
New Horticulture Code: tougher penalties, no exemptions
05 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe revised Horticulture Code, which sets out mandatory requirements for traders and agents operating in Australian fresh fruit and vegetable markets, has now come into effect.
Getting food into the US — understanding and applying USFDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program rules
03 April, 2017 by Charles M Breen*The FSVP Rule is a major element of the USFDA's newest FSMA regulations. It requires US importers to make a thorough assessment of food safety at foreign food manufacturers.
Gates celebrates 30 years in Australia
03 April, 2017 | Supplied by: Gates Australia Pty LtdCustomers, staff, industry partners and supporters gathered recently to mark Gates Australia's 30-year anniversary.
2017 Australian HACCP Conference — save the date!
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalThe 2017 24th Australian HACCP Conference will explore challenges facing the food industry, under the theme of Creating Trust & Transparency in the Global Food Industry.
Sealed Air sells Diversey to Bain for US$3.2 billion
29 March, 2017Creating a new hygiene and cleaning solutions company, Sealed Air has sold its Diversey Care division and its food hygiene and cleaning business to Bain Capital Private Equity for around US$3.2 billion.
FSANZ approves hemp products as food
28 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced its approval for the sale of low-THC hemp seed products as a food in Australia.
SMC Pneumatics site visit
28 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingAIP members and industry colleagues are invited to a site visit at SMC Pneumatics in Castle Hill, NSW on Wednesday, 10 May.
Health claims challenge the EU nutrition industry
27 March, 2017Regulation compliance concerns the European nutrition industry.
Flowcrete Australia white paper on HACCP and flooring
24 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Tremco CPG Australia Pty LtdFlowcrete Australia has produced a white paper titled 'What is a HACCP Food Safety Management System and How Does it Relate to Flooring?'
Opportunity for NSW food processors to show their wares at Fine Food Australia
24 March, 2017NSW food producers can be part of the NSW Department of Industry's stand at Fine Food Australia — but be quick. Expressions of interest close on March 31.
High-pressure processing companies launch an association
14 March, 2017Furthering the uptake of high-pressure processing and establishing best practice procedures has provided the momentum to form the HPP Council in the US.
AIP welcomes new national board
13 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has welcomed a new national president and new board at its annual general meeting, held alongside AUSPACK 2017.
