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.
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.
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.
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.
Awards recognise food safety leaders
25 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalThe star performers in food safety have been honoured at the HACCP 2015 awards ceremony.
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.
Morrison blocks Chinese acquisition of historic Kidman cattle empire
23 November, 2015 by Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Treasurer Scott Morrison has blocked Chinese attempts to purchase the vast Kidman empire — which amounts to 1.3% of Australia’s total land area saying it would be contrary to the national interest for it to go to a foreign buyer in its current form.
SGS accredited for BRC Agents and Brokers Standard
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SGS AustraliaInspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS is now an accredited certification body for the BRC Agents and Brokers Standard.
Natural Food Vending director sentenced to community service for non-compliance with ACCC notice
23 November, 2015The Federal Court in Brisbane has sentenced Robert Paul Davies to 200 hours of community service for failing to comply with a compulsory notice issued by the ACCC.
KHS wins innovation award for lightweight PET milk bottle
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdKHS has been awarded a World Beverage Innovation Award for its lightweight 1 L PET milk bottle.
Australian agribusiness mission to Beijing
19 November, 2015CBRE and Elders International have led an Australian agribusiness mission to Beijing to encourage more Chinese investment in the sector.
