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.
Mettler-Toledo to open in NZ
14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdGlobal weighing instruments manufacturer Mettler-Toledo has announced it will commence operation in New Zealand, following its purchase of the main business assets of Ansutek.
Funding boost for pork industry placement program
11 December, 2015South Australia's Pork CRC has received a $500,000 funding boost from the South Australian Government for its industry placement program.
Australia's top 100 food and beverage companies
10 December, 2015 | Supplied by: IBISWorldIBISWorld has released a list of the top 100 food and beverage companies in Australia.
Community consultation begins on COO labelling changes
08 December, 2015Changes to country of origin labelling for Australian food have moved a step closer, with the community and businesses invited to comment on the government's proposed reforms.
Bellamy's and Fonterra join forces in baby formula
07 December, 2015Bellamy's will enter into a five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic agreement with dairy producer Fonterra to manufacture a range of baby formula products.
Hexagon Holdings to acquire Hally Group
02 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Hally LabelsLabel converter Hally Group is being acquired by Hexagon Holdings.
Genetically engineered salmon gets the green light
30 November, 2015The FDA has issued the first approval for a genetically engineered animal intended for food.
APT Specialist Hydraulics and Pneumatic Training
30 November, 2015 | Supplied by: APT HydraulicsAPT Specialist Hydraulics and Training provides nationally recognised and customised hydraulics and pneumatics training, delivered at any location via a mobile practical workshop.
Pemara Labels Group acquired by Constantia Flexibles
27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Pemara CorporationConstantia Flexibles Group has acquired the Australian company Pemara Labels Group for an undisclosed sum.
Jobs growth tipped for meat processing industry
26 November, 2015 | Supplied by: IBISWorldMeat processing has been identified as one of the industries anticipated to offer the fastest growth in employment.
Global Packaging Trends Report 2015
26 November, 2015 | Supplied by: APPMAThe Global Packaging Trends Report for 2015 is a market research study highlighting future packaging demand, product categories and opportunities for growth in packaging among fast-growing and maturing world economies.
Uncle Tobys reaps penalties over the protein in its oats
26 November, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued three infringement notices to Cereal Partners Australia (the manufacturer and distributor of Uncle Tobys brand oats) for making made false or misleading representations about the protein content in certain Uncle Tobys brand oats products.
ACCC takes action against Arnott's for fat content claims
25 November, 2015Arnott's Biscuits has paid penalties totalling $51,000 following the issue of five infringement notices by the ACCC relating to representations made by Arnott's about the fat content of its Shapes Light & Crispy product.
