Updated rules for moving beehives into Queensland
01 February, 2023Beekeepers can now apply for a permit to move European honey bees and other related materials from the NSW General Emergency Zone (GEZ) into Queensland.
Norco cheese wins "Best Dairy for Lunchboxes" award
01 February, 2023Norco Natural Elbo Style Cheese receives a second award, now claiming "Best Dairy for Lunchboxes" in the Australian Healthy Food Guide Lunchbox Awards 2023.
Proposed action levels for lead in baby food
30 January, 2023 | Supplied by: U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationThe FDA has announced draft guidelines for action levels for lead in processed baby foods to help reduce the risk of health effects from dietary exposure to lead.
NZ backs out of Manuka honey naming rights case in UK and Europe
25 January, 2023Australian Manuka honey makers welcomed the withdrawal of legal proceedings in the UK and Europe, which allows them to export product using the 'Manuka' name in those regions.
An analysis of the no- and low-alcohol market
25 January, 2023 | Supplied by: IWSRNo- and low-alcohol beverages grew by more than 7% across 10 key global markets in 2022, and consumption is expected to increase by a third by 2026, according to an IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Australia and New Zealand dominate at the WorldStar Packaging Awards
24 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP has announced that in the latest round of WorldStar Packaging Awards, ANZ companies received the second highest number of wins, behind only Japan.
Market trends show changes in eating patterns
20 January, 2023 | Supplied by: New Nutrition BusinessA recent survey found that interest in eating more nutrient-dense foods is climbing, along with various other changes in the eating patterns and interests of respondents.
Applications for 2023 PIDA Awards close 25 January
17 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingEntries for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging, close on 25 January.
FSANZ calls for public comment on alcohol labels
17 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ has called for public comment on a proposal to require alcoholic beverages to display energy content on their labels.
Save the date: AIP Australasian Packaging Conference
16 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingAIP will be hosting the AIP Australasian Packaging Conference and the PIDA Awards in Melbourne in March 2023.
Going gold: Norco dairy farmers receive top honours
16 January, 2023Four of Norco Co-operative's dairy farmer members have been recognised for their milk quality at Dairy Australia's Milk Quality Awards 2022.
Rockwell promotes electrical contracting business to gold
19 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has announced that GPS Electrical Services has been promoted to Gold System Integrator Partner.
A guide to holiday leftovers
19 December, 2022 | Supplied by: University of SydneyWhile leftovers always seem tastier, it can be difficult to get through the food — but how long can leftovers really be stored for after Christmas Day?
Riverina grape growers central to wine industry project
16 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Food Innovation Australia LimitedThe Wine Inland Productivity & Profitability project has launched three initiatives, with wine grape growers in Riverina central to the development of them.
Update on national recall of poppy seeds
16 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandAustralian food authorities have announced preliminary findings on the cause of contamination that led to a national recall of poppy seeds.
