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Cherry on top: global cherry export project launched in NZ

07 July, 2020

New Zealand horticultural consultancy Hortinvest will manage Deep Creek Fruits, a consolidation of two large-scale cherry developments in Central Otago, NZ.


Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys GKC Foods (Australia)

02 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Barry Callebaut Asia Pacific

Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings.


Meat processing plants: COVID-19 hotspots in Europe

30 June, 2020

A European study has identified poor working conditions at meat processing plants across Europe as a reason why they are becoming vectors for the spread of COVID‑19.


ACCC, wine industry unite to improve commercial arrangements

29 June, 2020

The ACCC has been working with winemakers, grower groups and Australian Grape & Wine to improve standard form contracts between grape growers and winemakers.


MoU signed to create Industrial Digital Innovation Hub

26 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

RMIT will host a new Industrial Digital Innovation Hub at its Melbourne Advanced Manufacturing Precinct after partnering with Siemens and Festo Didactics.


Heat and Control celebrates its 70th anniversary

25 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

Founded in 1950, Heat and Control will celebrate its 70th anniversary on 27 June 2020, with a 12-month-long celebration planned.


Wine sector welcomes Smoke Taint Grant

24 June, 2020

The wine sector has welcomed the government's $5 million Smoke Taint Grant, which will help wine producers overcome recent bushfires and COVID-19.


AIP supports Global Webinar Series on Packaging

23 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

Informa Markets, in collaboration with the World Packaging Association and the AIP, will run a five-part series of webinars on the packaging industry.


PepsiCo releases 2019 Sustainability Report

22 June, 2020

The 2019 Sustainability Report reveals that PepsiCo has exceeded its Safe Water Access goal five years early and reduced its GHG emissions by 6%.


Wine industry welcomes Australia, UK FTA negotiations

18 June, 2020

The Australian wine industry has welcomed news of free trade agreement negotiations between Australia and the UK as the sector works to recover from COVID-19.


Cheesemaker on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List

16 June, 2020

South Australian cheesemaker Kris Lloyd was named Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division on the Queen's Birthday 2020 Honours List.


AIP professional designation for packaging technologists

16 June, 2020 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

AIP offers professional designations that are internationally recognised and can help to raise the profession of packaging technologists and designers.


SPC and Döhler announce joint venture for global expansion

15 June, 2020 | Supplied by: SPC Ardmona

SPC has announced a joint venture with German company Döhler, to develop intellectual property in Australia and deliver new products globally.


Food technician behind Vegemite featured in new book

10 June, 2020

The story of Australian food technician Cyril Callister, otherwise known as Mr Vegemite, has been featured in Grave Tales: Melbourne Vol. 1.


AIP provides online training courses for packaging industry

05 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The Australian Institute of Packaging is moving five of its training courses to a virtual platform, with the first training course to be held on 16 June.


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