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Event update: foodpro cancelled

20 August, 2021

The 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, 2021

Fable 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, 2021

While 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, 2021

JBS 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 & Wilcox

Can employers enforce a COVID-19 vaccination mandate on employees?


Sweet success for honey market, report predicts

11 August, 2021

The 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, 2021

Australian 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, 2021

Food 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 Ltd

The ARBS 2022 Industry Awards event recognises excellence and outstanding contributions within Australia's HVAC, refrigeration and building services industry.


ACCC recommits to infant formula marketing restrictions

04 August, 2021

The ACCC accepted that the MAIF Agreement would continue to ensure important restrictions on the promotion of breastmilk substitutes.


'Rosie' view on Australian manufacturing from AMCG

04 August, 2021 | Supplied by: AMGC

The AMCG learning module hosted by Dr 'Rosie' Barnes is designed to help food and beverage manufacturers take advantage of current opportunities.


Program released for Australasian Packaging mini conference

03 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The AIP has announced that the full program for the 2021 Australasian Packaging mini conference is available.


Australian wine industry needs new focus post China tariffs

03 August, 2021

If new markets are not established, China's anti-dumping measures could cost at least $2.4 billion over a five-year period.


Meat quality research project receives ARC Linkage grant

02 August, 2021

The University of Adelaide has been awarded nearly $2 million in Linkage grants by the Australian Research Council (ARC) for four projects — one could benefit the meat industry.


AIP to support PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021

30 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

Event organisers PMMI confirmed it will be an in-person event held on 27-29 September at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA.


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