Vegetable industry must outperform competitors, says AUSVEG
08 May, 2019AUSVEG has asked government to place greater prioritisation of horticulture products in trade negotiations and to implement an industry/government committee which oversees whole-of-government regulatory cost increases.
Experts to discuss food safety risks
08 May, 2019Tickets are now available for the 26th Asia Pacific Food Safety Conference, which will be held in Sydney from 20–22 August.
Food and beverage manufacturing is on the rise
07 May, 2019Australia's manufacturing industry expanded in April, led by the food and beverages sector which increased by 1.6 points to 61.8, according to the Australian PMI.
Tetra Pak acquires NZ automation company
07 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak's acquisition of Macro Automation enhances its ability to support Oceania customers across all food and beverage categories.
Feedback welcome on food safety management standards
06 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ is reviewing chapters 3 and 4 of the Food Standards Code to ensure there is a consistent and up-to-date approach to food safety management in Australia.
2019 PIDA winners announced
06 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe winners of the 2019 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) include PACT Group, Punchbowl Packaging and SPC Ardmona.
Zigloa food product compliance review app
01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: ZigloaThe Zigloa app is designed to simplify and streamline the compliance review process for products/labels in the food industry of New Zealand and Australia.
Proseal to be acquired by JBT
01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaThe £220m deal will allow Proseal to further expand its business by providing access to JBT's global sales and service network.
Global organic food sales reach US$105 billion
01 May, 2019Global organic food and drink sales increased by 6% to US$105 billion in 2018, marking the first time it has surpassed the US$100 billion barrier, according to Ecovia Intelligence.
Cornell–3M partnership on food safety continues
30 April, 2019Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and technology company 3M have celebrated the renewal of their five-year partnership with a new food safety lab.
More stringent food safety practices for leafy greens
26 April, 2019Following the E. coli outbreak involving romaine lettuce last year, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board has voted to strengthen mandatory food safety practices required on farms.
AUSVEG calls for agriculture visa
26 April, 2019With the federal election fast approaching, AUSVEG has called on political parties to address the major labour shortages in the horticulture industry.
New CEO for Kraft Heinz Australia
16 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Kraft Heinz CompanyKraft Heinz Australia CEO Simon Laroche will focus on business and people growth, strengthening partner relationships and local product innovation.
Calling all label innovators
16 April, 2019A total of six awards are up for grabs at the 2019 Label Industry Global Awards, two of which have been introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Labelexpo.
Abattoir fined after forklift hits workers
15 April, 2019Warrnambool abattoir Midfield Meat International Pty Ltd has been fined $95,000 after two of its workers were struck by a forklift.
