Business solutions

Tetra Pak wins Product Footprinting award

23 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak received the Product Footprinting award at Carbon Trust's Annual Corporate Sustainability Summit, in recognition of its plant-based packages.


Fonterra appoints new COO

17 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Fonterra Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Fonterra has appointed Fraser Whineray in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. Whineray will commence his role in early 2020.


Dairy prices are steady, says global dairy commodity update

16 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Maxum Foods Pty Ltd

The global milk supply is growing gradually despite slowing trade, according to a global dairy commodity update published by Maxum Foods.


Is this the best fish and chips shop in the country?

14 October, 2019

A Queensland seafood store owned by a couple who both have PhDs in fisheries science has won the Australian Fish and Chips Award.


tna founders appointed to Australian society of honour

10 October, 2019 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty Ltd

Nadia and Alf Taylor, founders of tna solutions, appointed AM of the Order of Australia for the philanthropic efforts of the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.


Australian PMI reports growth in food and beverage sector

10 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Industry Group

The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) indicated that the food and beverage sector reported growth in September 2019.


Binge drinking on decline, report reveals

09 October, 2019

Data from IARD confirms that although binge drinking has decreased to 13% in Australia over the last decade, 58% of adults still think it is on the rise.


New Chair to safeguard meat and seafood in Victoria

08 October, 2019

PrimeSafe, Victoria's meat and safety regulator, has appointed public servant Alison Stone as its new chair.


Australia boosts border inspections as swine fever looms

03 October, 2019

Australian biosecurity officials are practising constant vigilance as African swine fever moves through Asia, devastating pig herds and production in China.


Fonterra reduces its global ambitions

01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Fonterra Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Fonterra has revealed plans to reduce its global outreach and focus on local production after sustaining losses from its overseas ventures.


Winners announced for 16th Label Industry Awards

30 September, 2019

The winners of the annual Label Industry Awards were announced on the first night of Labeexpo Europe, with Avery Dennison, Esko and GMG honoured at the awards.


Fermented soft drinks feature undeclared alcohol, survey reveals

30 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New Zealand

A survey has revealed that businesses are not adequately controlling the alcohol content of fermented soft drinks, such as kombucha, water and dairy kefir. 


Manufacturers to access free online business development training

29 September, 2019

Manufacturers can now access free business development education online via the Australian Government's Manufacturing Academy.


New CFO announced for a2 Milk Company

25 September, 2019

New Zealand-based a2 Milk Company has appointed Race Strauss as CFO, a role he will commence during the second half of FY20.


Unpacking a global standard for food manufacturers

25 September, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Food manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to do their bit for the environment by reducing packaging, yet the importance of food safety is paramount.


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