Qld lamb processor to upgrade its facilities
27 July, 2020Elliott Agribusiness has received a government grant to refurbish its chilling and secondary processing facilities at its food processing plant in Roma.
Frozen finger lime market cracked with grant
23 July, 2020The Qld Govt grant has helped a business buy equipment, enabling it to diversify from fresh only to frozen finger lime products for Australia and overseas.
AUSPACK returns in 2021 at Sydney Showground
23 July, 2020AUSPACK provides an opportunity for members of the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries to experience world-class equipment, technology and solutions.
Qld squash hits sweet spot for Japan
16 July, 2020Growers from Darling Downs, Queensland, have produced export-standard squash, opening the $108 million export market into Japan.
Council established to improve farm safety in Victoria
15 July, 2020The Victorian Government has established a Farm Safety Council to provide advice on how to reduce accidents and deaths in the agricultural sector.
AIP hosts webinar on customised 3D printing in packaging
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging will host a webinar about 'Power Product Packaging with 3D Printing' on 29 July, along with TCL Hofmann and Stratasys.
Packaging's role in food safety/integrity — webinar
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingInforma Markets, supported by the AIP, will run a free webinar addressing the impact of COVID-19 on the role of packaging in food safety and food integrity.
ACCC to enforce dairy code compliance
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionDairy processors will face scrutiny from the ACCC following the introduction of a mandatory dairy code, to ensure their compliance with the code.
Southern Cross University offers new course in organics
13 July, 2020Southern Cross University is offering a Graduate Certificate in Organic Food and Nutrition, heralding a new era for the Australian organics industry.
The show must go on: Foodservice Australia still running
09 July, 2020Foodservice Australia will be running in Sydney from 8–10 November, for attendees who work in a food or hospitality business.
Cherry on top: global cherry export project launched in NZ
07 July, 2020New Zealand horticultural consultancy Hortinvest will manage Deep Creek Fruits, a consolidation of two large-scale cherry developments in Central Otago, NZ.
WA meat processor welcomes $300K state government grant
07 July, 2020Western Meat Packers Group has received a $300,000 state government grant, which will help maximise yields from each beef animal and open up new markets.
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut buys GKC Foods (Australia)
02 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Barry Callebaut Asia PacificChocolate 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, 2020A 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, 2020The ACCC has been working with winemakers, grower groups and Australian Grape & Wine to improve standard form contracts between grape growers and winemakers.
