Pork industry threat: African swine fever reaches PNG
08 April, 2020Biosecurity Queensland has increased critical preparedness activities after African swine fever was detected in Papua New Guinea.
Dairy outlook: COVID-19 lockdowns impact cheese and butter
08 April, 2020Maxum Foods predicts that lockdowns in many major countries will affect the dairy sector, disrupting trade and the upstream supply chain.
Tetra Laval Group donates €10m for COVID-19 relief efforts
02 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra PakThe Tetra Laval Group will donate €10 million (AU$18 million) to various voluntary organisations, to support the global response to COVID-19.
Extra funding and flights to help food exporters
02 April, 2020The COVID-19 crisis is placing pressure on Australian food exporters; now extra government funding and freight flight help is available.
Global food processing machinery market analysis
02 April, 2020Global demand for food processing machinery is predicted to increase 5.2% annually, driven by rising food and beverage manufacturing activity.
FMI study predicts steady rise for ready-to-drink shake market
02 April, 2020Future Market Insights has predicted that the ready-to-drink shake market could be worth AU$26 billion by 2028, driven by health-conscious consumers.
Safe practice register set up for NZ's agrifood businesses
01 April, 2020In response to COVID-19, New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has set up a register for safe practice for essential businesses in the primary sector.
Who's made the final cut in the 2020 PIDA Awards?
01 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards has unveiled its list of finalists, with the winners to be announced virtually in April.
DrinkWise urges responsible drinking during isolation
31 March, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates, DrinkWise has released a warning about the dangers of excessive drinking while in isolation.
Nestlé donates $2m worth of food to vulnerable Aussies
31 March, 2020To help Aussies impacted by COVID-19, Nestlé Australia, in collaboration with Foodbank Australia, will donate $2 million worth of food products.
How can manufacturers help with the COVID-19 response?
27 March, 2020The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre has launched a portal for Australian manufacturers to register their support for the national response to coronavirus.
Brewery takes bars online amidst COVID-19 pandemic
27 March, 2020UK brewery BrewDog will launch its Online Bar on Friday, 27 March, providing an opportunity for customers to connect and help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks
25 March, 2020A University of Sydney data study has revealed details about how social distancing could reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Webinar provides business planning for agriculture industry
25 March, 2020BDO will host a series of webinars, to lend expert support to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the agriculture industry.
IoPP hosts webinar about sustainability in packaging
24 March, 2020AIP members will have access to a webinar hosted by the IoPP, about sustainability in packaging.
