Munters acquires HB Group
11 August, 2015Munters AB has signed an agreement to acquire HB Group, an international company that specialises in customised hygienic climate control systems for the food/dairy industries.
Atlas Copco first compressor manufacturer awarded ISO 22000
11 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaAtlas Copco has become the first compressor manufacturer to receive ISO 22000 certification for its production facility.
Flexible packaging dominates food market
10 August, 2015While glass, metal and paper packaging are slowly falling out of fashion, innovative flexible packaging is becoming more popular.
Is technology the solution to domestic food waste?
07 August, 2015Australia's domestic food waste totals $6 billion per year. Could technology be the solution?
AIP launches Product Identification course
07 August, 2015The Australian Institute of Packaging has announced a half-day training course: Introduction to Product Identification.
Government assists auto manufacturers to diversify into food packaging
05 August, 2015The Australian Government will provide almost $5.7 million to help Australian automotive component manufacturers diversify into new markets, including food packaging.
Keeping Fido fit
31 July, 2015Human food trends such as health focus, snacking and indulgence have begun to spill over to the pet food market, leading to strong innovation and profit potential in the prepared pet foods segment.
Join Food Processing at your industry golf day in September
30 July, 2015
Golf, networking and an opportunity to demonstrate the prowess of the food processing industry — an invitation that will be hard to refuse.
Come to Australia and NZ's largest food industry event this year
29 July, 2015Get all the latest info: What are the facts behind Fonterra's huge recall? How can the food industry stem the tide of mistrust from consumers? All this and so much more will be revealed at the the combined 48th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Convention and 15th Australian Food Microbiology Conference. Held in Sydney from 11–13 August, now is the time to register to attend.
Lift in retail sales forecast
29 July, 2015Retailers can look forward to an increase in sales, according to a key indicator.
Record year for NZ fruit exports
29 July, 2015New Zealand fruit exports reached an all-time high of NZ$2 billion in the year ended June 2015.
JBT Corporation acquires European filling and sterilisation provider
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: JBT MarelJBT Corporation has announced it will acquire European filling and sterilisation solutions specialist Stork Food & Dairy Systems for €47 million.
Takeover offer rejected by a2 Milk
28 July, 2015The a2 Milk Company's board has rejected a takeover offer from shareholders Freedom Foods Group and Dean Foods Company.
Gluten-free goes mainstream
27 July, 2015Gluten-free products accounted for 10% of total global food and drinks launches in the 12 months to the end of April 2015.
CoOL scheme falls short, say industry and consumer groups
23 July, 2015PM Tony Abbott has unveiled Australia's new country of origin labels, with the scheme receiving a lukewarm response from some industry and consumer groups.
