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.
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.
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.
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.
Fonterra reports profit recovery in 2020 interim results
24 March, 2020New Zealand dairy company Fonterra has released its interim 2020 results, confirming increased underlying profit and reduced debt.
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.
Calls for govt to deem agriculture an essential service
24 March, 2020The agriculture industry is calling for the government to deem agriculture and the food supply chain as an essential service.
Bacardi helps produce hand sanitisers
23 March, 2020Bacardi in Puerto Rico is helping supply ethanol required to make hand sanitisers that are in high demand as a result of COVID-19, while Australia ramps up production.
Call to extend visas to help farmers cope with COVID-19
20 March, 2020The produce industry is calling for an immediate extension to visas for international seasonal workers, amid fears that many will return home due to coronavirus.
Coronavirus remains stable on surfaces, new research
20 March, 2020Although transmission through food is unlikely, new research finds that COVID-19 is stable for up to two to three days on plastic and stainless steel.
Bühler to host 'virtual exhibition booth'
20 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Buhler GroupDue to the postponement of the interpack trade show in Germany, Bühler is planning to virtually showcase its systems and solutions from 11–15 May 2020.
Foodpro 2020 postponed to 2021
18 March, 2020Due to the coronavirus outbreak, foodpro 2020 has been postponed to 2021.
Surplus food from cancelled events
18 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Yume FoodYume Food may have a solution for food manufacturers who have been left with large consignments of surplus food due to events being cancelled.
Qld Govt supporting agribusinesses hit by COVID-19
16 March, 2020The Queensland Government is providing grants of up to $50,000 to agribusiness exporters that have been directly affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
