Smallgoods manufacturer fined $30K after worker fall
23 August, 2021The manufacturer was fined after a worker fell backwards while standing on a stack of pallets about 1.5 m high to help unload boxes from a delivery truck.
AUSVEG backs Agriculture Visa to solve labour crisis
23 August, 2021AUSVEG said the visa is a "key piece" to solving the horticulture industry's labour puzzle for the future.
Event update: foodpro cancelled
20 August, 2021The organisers of foodpro have announced the cancellation of the planned 2021 exhibition due to the impact of continued border uncertainty and extended lockdowns.
Fable raises $6.5m to expand mushroom-based business
16 August, 2021Fable Food Co has announced it has acquired $6.5 million in seed funding as it seeks to expand its business in the US, UK and Asia.
Non-soy-milk-alternative latte, please
12 August, 2021While soy drinks lose ground, the other non-dairy-based milk substitutes, such as almonds, oats, coconuts and peas, are on a rapid rise.
JBS buys Australian salmon producer Huon Aquaculture
11 August, 2021JBS agreed to pay $3.85 a share and the deal went forward with a unanimous decision from the Huon Aquaculture board.
SPC: first legal test case for employee-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations
11 August, 2021 by Karl Rozenbergs and Fay Calderone at Hall & Wilcox | Supplied by: Hall & WilcoxCan employers enforce a COVID-19 vaccination mandate on employees?
Sweet success for honey market, report predicts
11 August, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed this growth, with people using honey to treat symptoms brought on by the virus and the seasonal flu.
EU ruling coud help Australian plant-based food exporters
06 August, 2021Australian plant-based food exporters are now able to market their products with descriptive words such as 'buttery' and 'creamy' in the European Union.
SPC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated by December
05 August, 2021Food manufacturer SPC is mandating that all of its staff must be fully vaccinated by the end of November to gain entry to any of the company's locations.
Nominations open for ARBS 2022 Industry Awards
04 August, 2021 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdThe ARBS 2022 Industry Awards event recognises excellence and outstanding contributions within Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industry.
'Rosie' view on Australian manufacturing from AMCG
04 August, 2021 | Supplied by: AMGCThe AMCG learning module hosted by Dr 'Rosie' Barnes is designed to help food and beverage manufacturers take advantage of current opportunities.
ACCC recommits to infant formula marketing restrictions
04 August, 2021The ACCC accepted that the MAIF Agreement would continue to ensure important restrictions on the promotion of breastmilk substitutes.
Australian wine industry needs new focus post China tariffs
03 August, 2021If new markets are not established, China's anti-dumping measures could cost at least $2.4 billion over a five-year period.
Program released for Australasian Packaging mini conference
03 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP has announced that the full program for the 2021 Australasian Packaging mini conference is available.
