Chemical-free sanitising wins Vic's Premier's Sustainability Award
09 November, 2017Among the winners of the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards are eWater Systems and Kingfield Galvanizing, which have been commended for their efforts to create a sustainable future.
Murray Goulburn sold to Canadian dairy giant for $1.31 billion
07 November, 2017Murray Goulburn Co-Operative (MG) has agreed to sell its Australian business to Canadian dairy company Saputo for $1.31 billion.
Five food and drink trends for 2018
07 November, 2017Market intelligence agency Mintel's latest report Global Food & Drink Trends 2018 predicts five key trends that will gain traction in the industry in 2018.
Make way for marijuana beverages
06 November, 2017 by Nichola MurphyWe've heard of probiotic, alcoholic and infused beverages, but how about a beverage featuring marijuana? Constellation Brands' C$245 million (AU$251 million) investment into Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading provider of medicinal cannabis products, aims to develop cannabis-infused drinks.
The AIP and APPMA appeal to help the hungry this Christmas
02 November, 2017The AIP and APPMA are calling for volunteers to help pack Foodbank hampers for people in need during the Christmas period.
Women working together in packaging
02 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingA mentoring program especially for women involved in the Australian, New Zealand and Asian packaging industries, organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging, is open for registrations.
Kraft Heinz acquires Cerebos' ANZ assets for $290 million
01 November, 2017Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd (SBF) has entered an agreement to sell its Cerebos Food & Instant Coffee business in Australia and New Zealand and its Asian Home Gourmet Singapore business to US giant The Kraft Heinz Company for a total of AU$290 million.
More stevedores prompts competition at container ports
01 November, 2017There are now three stevedores operating at each of the nation's three largest container ports and the ACCC's annual Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report predicts that this will spark an increase in competition.
Confectionery machinery sales to reach US$4 billion by 2021
31 October, 2017A study from The Freedonia Group forecasts global chocolate and confectionery machinery to increase 7.1% per year, with sales projected to reach US$4 billion by 2021.
Merger creates US$6 billion integrated paper-based packaging company
25 October, 2017A partnership between Graphic Packaging Holding Company and International Paper's North America Consumer Packaging business will result in a $6 billion integrated paper-based packaging company.
Ageing population offers opportunities for FMCG marketers
25 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyOlder generations are consistently living longer. This demographic shift means more companies need to take into account the needs of those above 65, especially fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketers.
AUSPACK 2019 stand application process
25 October, 2017After a successful 2017 event, AUSPACK has announced it has opened a stand application process in preparation for its 2019 event.
NZ's primary industry exports forecast to grow by 9.3%
24 October, 2017 by Nichola Murphy | Supplied by: MPI Australia Pty LtdThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) predicts that New Zealand's primary industry exports will grow by 9.3% over the coming year, according to the latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries (SOPI) report.
Food and grocery sector delivers 7300 more jobs
16 October, 2017More than one-third of Australian manufacturing jobs are in the food and beverage, grocery and fresh produce sectors. This sector turned over $127.4 billion in 2015/16 and delivered an extra 7300 jobs in the same time.
Citrus packhouse export applications open for 2018
16 October, 2017The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has released an Industry Advice Notice (IAN) announcing applications are open for citrus packhouses to be approved for export in 2018 to certain countries.
