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.
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.
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.
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.
SAI Global launches food industry qualification
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalThe 10140NAT Diploma of Food Safety Quality Assurance Management is a nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for professionals working in the food industry in operations, food safety and quality assurance roles.
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.
Entries open for 28th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation
16 November, 2015 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont Packaging has invited entries for the DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation.
Anheuser-Busch InBev signs US$12 billion agreement with Molson Coors
16 November, 2015Anheuser-Busch InBev has announced an agreement with Molson Coors Brewing Company regarding a complete divestiture of SABMiller plc's interest in MillerCoors LLC, a joint venture in the US and Puerto Rico between Molson Coors and SABMiller.
tna looks to value-add with acquisition of Unique Solutions
11 November, 2015 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltdtna has announced the acquisition of inserting and labelling specialist Unique Solutions.
QUT team awarded $100,000 food innovation prize
09 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdA team from Queensland University of Technology has held off competition from some of the world's top universities to take out a $100,000 food innovation prize.
Food Safety Testing Market Report 2015
04 November, 2015The global food safety testing market is projected to reach a value of US$16.1 billion by 2020, driven by increasing consumer awareness related to food safety issues.
Online tool simplifies FTAs
02 November, 2015The Export Council of Australia has launched an online tool for Australian exporters that provides a quick summary of free trade agreement benefits.
ABS data shows signs of slowdown for food sector
29 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilTrend data from the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS) indicates a weakening in the food sector, with year-on-year sales growth dropping to below 3% in August.
