APPEX 2024 program live as countdown begins
22 January, 2024The APPEX 2024 Program has been officially released, jam-packed with what's on across the processing and packaging four-day event.
v2food acquires Aussie plant-based meal brand
17 January, 2024v2food has acquired Soulara, an Australian plant-based ready-made meals brand.
TricorBraun acquires WA-based company
16 January, 2024TricorBraun has acquired Perth-based Plas-Pak WA, a plastic packaging distributor and manufacturer.
Australia and New Zealand shine at Worldstar Packaging Awards
15 January, 2024AIP has announced that Australian and New Zealand companies received the third-highest number of wins at the Worldstar Packaging Awards.
NZ Food Safety calls for submissions on organic exports
08 January, 2024New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Organic Export Requirement: Organic Production Rules.
TasFoods acquires poultry business
20 December, 2023TasFoods subsidiary Nichols Hatchery Pty Ltd has completed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Redbank Poultry.
Talking about fresh produce safety
19 December, 2023The International Fresh Produce Association Australian and New Zealand's second annual Food Safety Summit took place recently, focusing on safer food chains.
New Zealand updates micro abattoir risk management program
18 December, 2023New Zealand Food Safety has published an update to the Risk Management Programme Template for Micro Abattoirs.
Norco farmers awarded gold at Milk Quality Awards
14 December, 2023Norco Cooperative has commended three of its farmer members who have been awarded gold at Dairy Australia's Milk Quality Awards 2023 for consecutive years.
Fonterra farmers to receive extra payment this season
14 December, 2023Fonterra and Nestlé's partnership will see Nestlé fund an additional payment to farmers who qualify based on a Fonterra framework.
Australia's food security inquiry, report released
11 December, 2023 by Carolyn JacksonThe Australian Food Story report is the result of a parlimentary inquiry into the vulnerability within Australia's food supply chain — it has 35 recommendations.
Modernising export certification for Australian eggs with NEXDOC
05 December, 2023As part of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's focus on modernising its export services, Australian egg exporters can now use NEXDOC to generate export certification.
Cadbury Farmer of the Year award winners announced
05 December, 2023Five farmers across four categories have been recognised for their excellence at the Cadbury Farmer of the Year Awards.
Food Ministers' Meeting key outcomes
04 December, 2023Added sugar labelling and the uptake of the Health Star Rating system were under discussion at the Food Ministers' Meeting on 1 December.
Fonterra Independent Director to step down
04 December, 2023Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced that Independent Director Scott St John will step down from the board on 31 March 2024.
