Business solutions

Challenge accepted — businesses invest their way out of a tough year

01 June, 2022 | Supplied by: Banjo

Small businesses that invested and borrowed during the pandemic have found themselves with a positive outlook according to a new report.


FSANZ calls for comments on genetically modified canola

31 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

The GM canola produces oil that is rich in healthy omega-3 acids, unlike regular varieties of the crop.


AIP presents a corrugated packaging course

30 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The introductory course will touch on many aspects of corrugated packaging, including its design, production processes and how to use it for different markets.


Aussie formula to counter US shortages

30 May, 2022

An Australian infant formula producer is providing over a million cans of its product to the USA, which is struggling with critical shortages of formula.


ACCC investigation leads to chicken contract changes

26 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

Some large chicken meat processors have adopted new contract terms that are designed to prevent unfair conditions for growers.


Pact Group's acquisition of Synergy Packaging not opposed by ACCC

26 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission

Pact's proposed acquisition of Synergy will not be blocked by the ACCC, due to the two companies targeting different audiences.


F&B advisor joins provenance platform

25 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Orijin Plus

Orijin Plus has expanded its workforce through the hiring of an F&B industry expert as it approaches the international launch of its provenance platform.


2022 DIAA dairy product award winners announced

24 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Dairy Industry Association of Australia

Winners of the 2022 DIAA Australian Dairy Product Competition have been announced.


NZ liquor importers fined for improperly labelled bottles

24 May, 2022 | Supplied by: New Zealand Food Safety

An Auckland liquor importing company has been fined for attempting to sell product without legitimate bottle labels and avoiding consumer protection rules.


George Weston Foods' new Mauri flour mill in Ballarat

24 May, 2022 | Supplied by: George Weston Foods Limited

Investment in a Victorian flour mill will lead to the creation of hundreds of jobs.


AUSPACK transitions to APPEX

19 May, 2022 | Supplied by: APPMA

AUSPACK is changing its name and broadening its reach to become APPEX in 2024.


Victorian lamb showcased to international chefs

18 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Victorian Government

The Lambassador program is seeing chefs welcomed into Australia to learn about Victoria's lamb industry and boost the popularity of the meat.


UQ receives funds to boost innovation in food and beverage

16 May, 2022 | Supplied by: University of Queensland

The University of Queensland has secured federal government commercial research funding to help it boost growth and innovation in the food and beverage sector.


Excitement rises for AUSPACK 2022 next week

13 May, 2022

The event will showcase technologies and innovations in the packaging sector and runs from 17–20 May, with seminars, talks and demonstrations.


Entry opens for SA Food and Beverage Industry Awards

13 May, 2022

The awards recognise promising and innovative businesses and individuals from the South Australian food and beverages industry.


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