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Company fined for illegally selling imported food

28 October, 2021

The company had been selling and distributing food without being approved to do so under Australia's biosecurity laws.


Skills management and development re-invented for the plant floor

28 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

If you're like most organisations today, you probably can't recruit and train new hires quickly enough to replace the outflow of workers retiring or leaving each year.


NZ wine industry to see boon from UK FTA

25 October, 2021

The United Kingdom and New Zealand have reached an agreement in principle for a free trade agreement that would significantly reduce tariffs.


Ice cream factory joins WEF Lighthouse Network

19 October, 2021

The ice cream factory has been recognised for its technological acumen, which has resulted in high production efficiency and sustainability.


Calls for feedback about gene technology definitions

11 October, 2021

Definitions concerning gene technology are to be updated to be more timely and clear, and you are invited to share your thoughts about the matter.


Exclusive mango rights up for grabs

11 October, 2021

Three mango varieties are being licensed, with the tender winner being responsible for propagating, growing and marketing the fruits.


Tasmanian seaweed company aims to reduce livestock emissions

07 October, 2021

Sea Forest was one of the funding recipients in the latest round of co-invested projects through the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre's Commercialisation Fund.


Milk co-op cops penalty from ACCC

06 October, 2021

The Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative was fined for not publishing its milk purchase agreements, which give farmers a fair look at prices and contracts.


SPC cleared to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for workers

05 October, 2021

After an inspection by Work Safe Victoria, SPC has been given the go-ahead to require vaccinations for its workers.


Food and grocery industry marches past disaster

29 September, 2021

The latest industry report by Australian Food and Grocery Council shows industry resilience during the difficulties of the pandemic and fires, reporting a 4% growth to almost $133 billion.


Evaluating food safety training programs

28 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Limited

Hundreds of thousands of people die preventable deaths from foodborne illness each year — changing how food safety is taught could lower that number.


Uncle Ben's relaunches in Australia as Ben's Original

27 September, 2021

The microwaveable rice brand was renamed last year and the relaunch is more than just a new name and packaging change.


Mars Wrigley unwraps investment for its Ballarat factory

23 September, 2021

The $30 million investment will see improvements to its current lines as well as the introduction of new ranges.


CSIRO applications now open for agrifood SMEs

22 September, 2021

The CSIRO has opened applications to its program designed for SMEs who want to investigate their R&D opportunities in the agrifood sector.


Plant-based milk on trend: oat milk is UK's favourite

20 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Mintel

One in three Brits now drink plant-based milk with oat milk overtaking almond milk to become the nation's best selling vegan milk, according to Mintel research.


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