Kraft Heinz launches venture capital fund for food tech
09 October, 2018Kraft Heinz has committed up to US$100 million to Evolv Ventures, which will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry.
Dietitians drop corporate partners
08 October, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseThe Dietitians Association of Australia's decision to drop corporate partners is good news for improving the credibility of the food and beverage industry.
Virtual lab launched for APAC beverage market
08 October, 2018INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights.
Krones acquires Chinese process technology company
05 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdKrones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China.
MPI conducts dairy herd improvement regulatory review
04 October, 2018MPI is calling for industry submissions on how the regulatory regime can more effectively support the performance of New Zealand's dairy industry.
FDA to reveal retailer information for food recalls
03 October, 2018The FDA may disclose retailer information for recalled products that are not easily identified from the packaging or pose a health threat.
See inside Diageo's Huntingwood facility
03 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP site visit will allow attendees to see where brands like Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and UDL are blended and packed.
Electrolux strengthens its professional beverage offering
03 October, 2018Electrolux has acquired SPM Drink Systems to braoden its range of professional beverage dispensing equipment.
George Weston gets Yumi's
02 October, 2018One of the fastest growing chilled food manufacturers in Australia, Yumi's Quality Foods, has sold 100% of its share capital to George Weston Foods (GWF).
ACCC to study the wine grape industry
02 October, 2018The ACCC is inviting submissions on competition issues, contracting practices, transparency and risk allocation issues in the wine grape supply chain.
Australian food innovators in the ASEAN market
27 September, 2018Australian agribusinesses have the opportunity to take advantage of health and wellness trends in the ASEAN market, according to a report from CSIRO and KPMG.
ProMach expands its flexible packaging line
26 September, 2018Packaging machinery provider ProMach plans to strengthen its global position in the stand-up pouch market with the acquisition of Spain-based FLtècnics.
Whackos, the disgruntled, copycats and extortionists
26 September, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseThe current 'needles in fruit' crisis shows exactly how vulnerable we all are to whackos, the disgruntled, copycats and extortionists.
APRIL names new CEO and Chief Scientist
25 September, 2018Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL) has announced its inaugural Chief Scientist and CEO is Professor John Pluske from Murdoch University.
Alibaba helps Aussie retailers tackle the Chinese market
25 September, 2018Over 175 Australian and New Zealand brands and retailers had the opportunity to tap into the e-commerce enabled Chinese economy at Alibaba Group's E-Commerce Expo.
