Wine research facility secures $11 million funding boost
10 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Bioplatforms AustraliaThe Australian Wine Research Institute will receive $11m in infrastructure funding from the state and federal governments, to support metabolomics research.
Brian Walsh to step down as Chairman of Wine Australia
09 September, 2019The Chairman of Wine Australia has announced his plans to step down from his role on 30 September 2019 with news of his successor to be announced soon.
Government launches fund to modernise manufacturing
06 September, 2019The recently introduced $110 million Manufacturing Modernisation Fund aims to transform Australian businesses and manufacturers, and help them thrive globally.
Frosty reception from ACCC for chilled ready meal deal
05 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC has opposed the acquisition of Jewel Fine Foods by B&J City Kitchen, after B&J City Kitchen failed to seek clearance for the acquisition.
AIP at Pack Expo Las Vegas
03 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be joining the official partner program for Pack Expo Las Vegas from 23–25 September 2019.
Nestlé to close tinned milk factory in Victoria
30 August, 2019The planned closure of Nestlé's tinned milk factory in Tongala, Victoria, has been blamed on a decrease in consumer demand and cheaper imports.
Economic snapshot of food manufacturing in SE Melbourne
28 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilSouth East Melbourne's food manufacturing industry employs 16,190 people, says report released by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
IDF guidance helps scientists test milk fat purity
27 August, 2019The International Dairy Federation has released guidance to test milk fat purity in products, in a bid to stop manufacturers replacing milk fat with animal fat.
APAC Food Safety Award winners announced
27 August, 2019 | Supplied by: SAI GlobalThe winners of the annual APAC Food Safety Awards were recognised at a gala dinner in Sydney as part of the annual APAC Food Safety Conference.
The 2nd ChemLinked Food Regulatory Conference – Oceania 2019
21 August, 2019Being held in Sydney this November, CLFRC2019 includes discussion on China's regulatory developments and the challenges for Australian food manufacturers.
Fine Food Australia returns to Sydney
19 August, 2019Fine Food Australia will return to Sydney in 2019, featuring insights, product innovations and expert advice for attendees and members of the food industry.
What’s in a name? EU's proposed protection list
15 August, 2019Camembert, Feta, Kalamata and many other product names associated with geographic regions could soon be considered protected under an EU free trade agreement being negotiated.
AWRE tackles the topic of food waste
14 August, 2019The 'Food Waste Stage' is on debut at this year's Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE), which is being held in October at ICC Sydney.
No milquetoast muppet: ACCC unveils dairy code of conduct
14 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC has announced plans to establish a Dairy Consultative Committee and employ a Dairy Specialist to support the Australian dairy industry.
ACCC concerned about Saputo and Lion dairy acquisition
12 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe ACCC has expressed concern about Saputo's proposed acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks and its potential impact on the Australian dairy industry.
