Industry and government take action on packaging
26 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationAPCO's Collective Action Group has been tasked with overseeing the progress of Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets.
2019 Sustainable Food Awards — winners announced
25 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Ecovia IntelligenceA number of companies across the world have been recognised for their efforts to help build a sustainable food industry.
Experts to discuss how to feed our future
25 June, 2019Former US Secretary of State John F Kerry has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at the Global Table event on the future of food, being held on 3–6 September 2019.
How to use tools to meet National Packaging Targets
21 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP, in partnership with the APCO, has developed a new training course entitled 'Tools to help you meet the 2025 National Packaging Targets: PREP & ARL'.
Creating new lines in manufacturing at FoodTech Qld
18 June, 2019From slicing and dicing, to equipment and packaging, FoodTech Qld is showcasing innovation in the food industry this July in Brisbane.
Robatech goes green with new branding
18 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Robatech Australia Pty LtdThe Robatech Group recently unveiled new branding which underlines its responsibility for the careful use of resources.
Australian and NZ packaging innovations win WorldStar awards
13 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingRadix Nutrition, ILNAM Estate, Lactote, and Caps and Closures have been recognised at the 2019 WorldStar Packaging Awards in Prague.
Ingredion invests $140m in plant-based protein
13 June, 2019 | Supplied by: IngredionThe strategic investments will accelerate production and enable total turnkey solutions for customers to grow in the APAC region.
Fish naming standard recognised with award
13 June, 2019The Fish Names Committee won the Outstanding Committee Award for its efforts to improve identification and quality control of seafood traded in Australia.
NZ tech company announces global plans
12 June, 2019Fresh produce software company Radfords is extending its global reach with the help of international business development agency New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.
NSW lamb definition to benefit farmers
12 June, 2019The new definition of lamb in NSW, which will come into effect from 1 July 2019, is expected to boost lamb producers' annual returns by $10 million.
Beer contributes $16.5 billion to Australia's economy
11 June, 2019Domestic beer production supports almost 103,000 full-time Australian jobs and generates $16.5 billion a year in economic activity, accounting for around 1% of the nation's GDP.
BerryWorld wins five food awards
11 June, 2019BerryWorld has been awarded five Superior Taste Awards for its strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
Brisbane biosecurity officials battle banana disease threat
07 June, 2019A passenger at Brisbane Airport almost brought live plants that were potentially carrying Panama disease into the country.
ACCC highlights "harmful" practices in wine grape industry
05 June, 2019The ACCC has proposed measures to address concerning "harmful market practices" it believes are common across warm climate wine grape-growing regions.
