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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.


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.


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.


UQ grants for fledgling agrifood businesses

13 May, 2022

Better beer, exotic mushrooms and probiotic-fuelled lettuces are just some of the eclectic food research innovations supported by the University of Queensland grants program.


Food company fined for forklift accident

10 May, 2022 | Supplied by: WorkSafe Victoria

A food wholesaler has been fined $35,000 after a worker sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a forklift.


Foodmach turns 50

10 May, 2022

This month, Foodmach celebrates its 50th year of trading. And what a journey it's been.


APCO CEO Brooke Donnelly to leave position

06 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation

After a five-year stint, the CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation will be leaving the role and moving onto new challenges.


Round two opens for WA grants scheme

03 May, 2022

The Value Add Investment Grants program will provide up to $7 million to food and beverage manufacturers that boost business in the state.


Vic WorkSafe Awards recognise farmers for safety boost

28 April, 2022

The Victorian WorkSafe Awards have been announced, with recognition going to farms with increased safety.


Vic Govt grant boosts milk maker's manufacturing

28 April, 2022

A Victorian milk company is using a grant from the Victorian Government to help purchase new machinery that will increase productivity and open new markets.


Unilever updates its food marketing to children standards

26 April, 2022

Unilever has updated its marketing standards for an increasingly digital world by stopping its food and beverage marketing for under 16-year-olds.


NZ streamlines food recall with new guidance

21 April, 2022 | Supplied by: New Zealand Food Safety

New procedures and documents have been developed by New Zealand Food Safety to make it easier for companies to recall foods.


Meet the Makers event gathers Qld food producers

19 April, 2022

The Food & Agribusiness Network event will see companies from across SE Queensland gather to show off their products and demonstrate the manufacturing prowess of the region.


A jam-packed schedule for SA food industry

19 April, 2022

A bevy of events is running in the coming weeks in South Australia for the bustling food manufacturing industry in the state.


Amcor launches Lift-Off packaging innovation initiative

13 April, 2022 | Supplied by: Amcor Global

The search is on for innovative packaging start-ups, who could receive up to $250,000 from Amcor to develop their products.


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