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interpack: countdown is on for kick-off

11 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Messe Dusseldorf GmbH

After a six-year break, the trade fair is returning with a focus on digital technologies and sustainable products and processes.


foodpro exhibitors win at PIDA Awards

11 April, 2023

Following the first day of the AIP's Australian Packaging Conference in Melbourne, the 2023 PIDA Awards were held, with a focus on sustainability.


Cultivated meat company to invest in Wilk Technologies

11 April, 2023

Steakholder Foods, a deep-tech food company in the cultivated meat industry, has announced its participation in a strategic investment round in Wilk Technologies.


Aussie PIDA award winners shortlisted for Special Awards

11 April, 2023

Two PIDA award winners from 2022 — Caps & Closures and BioPak — have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards.


Key outcomes from the Food Ministers' Meeting

06 April, 2023

The FMM recently met to consider food regulation and policy matters, concerning infant formula, pregnancy warning labels, the kava standard and Indigenous foods.


Coles buying milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia

06 April, 2023

Coles Group has announced that it will acquire two automated milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) for approximately $105 million.


The Future of Soft Plastics & Flexibles: webinar

05 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

AIP is running a webinar to provide an opportunity to hear from packaging experts and better understand the current state of soft plastics and flexibles in Australia. 


interpack to hold exclusive event for women

05 April, 2023

For the first time, interpack will host an event to bring together women in the sector to promote diversity and benefit from each other's experiences.


Infant formula shortage prevention: FDA releases strategy

04 April, 2023

Following a months-long infant formula shortage in the US in 2022, the FDA has released a strategy to help improve resiliency of the US infant formula market.


SMC Corporation's Managing Director is retiring

31 March, 2023 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

Wayne Driver, Managing Director of SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand, will be taking early retirement after 33 years with the company.


FDA proposes rule change to improve nutrition

28 March, 2023 | Supplied by: US Food and Drug Administration

The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed changes to the standards of identity for foods that include salt to permit the use of salt substitutes. 


Mars Wrigley Asia appoints General Manager

27 March, 2023

Mars Wrigley has announced the appointment of Kalpesh Parmar as General Manager for Mars Wrigley Asia.


Aussie precision fermentation start-up secures funding

27 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Cauldron

Cauldron has revealed plans to build Asia–Pacific's largest network of precision fermentation facilities using a hyper-fermentation platform.


foodpro poll reveals top priorities for manufacturers

22 March, 2023 | Supplied by: foodpro

A poll run by foodpro has revealed that businesses are looking to make more investments as normal operations resume post-pandemic.


De Novo Dairy announces rebranding

20 March, 2023 | Supplied by: De Novo Foodlabs

De Novo Dairy has rebranded to De Novo Foodlabs, reflecting the company's focus on creating sustainable nutrients that improve the health of people and the planet.


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