Australia's supply chains unprepared for looming crisis
24 September, 2015Australia's peak supply chain body warns that the country faces a looming skills crisis among supply chain professionals, leaving companies vulnerable to supply chain breakdown, fraud and human rights abuses.
Coconut drinks recalled after undeclared dairy causes anaphylaxis
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFollowing incidents of consumers suffering severe allergic reactions to undeclared dairy products in coconut milk drinks, FSANZ has urged consumers with a dairy allergy to be aware of recent recalls.
Australian scientist awarded Ig Nobel prize for unboiling an egg
21 September, 2015Australian scientist Professor Colin Raston has been awarded a prestigious Ig Nobel prize for the creation of the Vortex Fluidic Device, famous for its ability to unboil an egg.
Food safety training courses
18 September, 2015Advancing Food Safety (AFS) will present two courses in Sydney during October.
Protein popularity presents opportunity for meat snacks
17 September, 2015Growing consumer interest in protein as an ingredient presents an opportunity for the meat snacks market to grow its share of the snack dollar, particularly in the relatively undeveloped markets outside the USA and South America.
Aussie Farmers Direct launches virtual reality shopping app
16 September, 2015Online retailer Aussie Farmers Direct has launched a virtual reality online shopping app that mimics the experience of perusing the shelves of an actual store.
Amendment to tests on poultry products under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme
16 September, 2015Based on the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) advice, the Department of Agriculture is implementing changes which will apply to all import declarations lodged in the Integrated Cargo System from 29 September 2015.
Vibration Systems & Solutions now covers both sides of Australia
16 September, 2015Western Australia-based Vibration Systems & Solutions has appointed Steve Johnson as its technical representative, Victoria.
Ansell Microflex 93-856 single-use gloves for high-risk environments
15 September, 2015 | Supplied by: AnsellAnsell Microflex 93-856 high-visibility, single-use gloves are suitable for workers in high-risk, heavy-duty environments.
Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020
14 September, 2015Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce has launched the Meat Industry Strategic Plan 2020.
Dumpster diving for dinner: do you have what it takes to eat 'freegan' food?
14 September, 2015 by Karen Charlton, University of Wollongong and Shady Cosgrove, University of WollongongIt's a Sunday night, sometime after 9pm, I (Shady) am in my car, parked in front of Aldi in Wollongong. The lot is vacant, the sky black and threatening. I've been waiting, checking my phone, glancing up the street.
APPMA to exhibit at PACK EXPO
09 September, 2015APPMA will participate in the Partner Program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas for the third consecutive year.
Free-range porkies
08 September, 2015The ACCC has found that pork industry claims such as 'free range', 'bred free range' and 'bred outdoors' did not always accurately reflect the living conditions of the animals.
Aussies embrace pub grub
08 September, 2015The days of 'a session' at the pub may be on the way out, with more Australians visiting the pub for a meal rather than solely to drink.
#salmonella — tracking foodborne illness with social media
07 September, 2015Statisticians are turning to social media to help track foodborne disease outbreaks.
