Finalists announced for APPMA Awards of Excellence
21 February, 2019 | Supplied by: APPMAFoodmach, HMPS and Bio-Steam are among those in the running to win awards in the APPMA Awards of Excellence.
JBS unveils new Queensland head office
20 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty LtdJBS Australia has opened a new Northern Division head office administration facility in Dinmore, Queensland, after the company outgrew its existing office space.
Recognising labelling and decoration in packaging design
20 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe 2019 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) will include a new award category for labelling and decoration.
Packaging Partners enters case packing sector
13 February, 2019Packaging Partners has purchased the assets and design IP of robotic case packing technology business Adaptapack, which will help it explore opportunities in Australia and Asia.
How to attract and retain Gen Z staff
13 February, 2019In just six years, Generation Z will comprise more than a quarter of the Australian workforce.
Engineering and business consultancy
12 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Pollen Consulting GroupPollen Consulting can assist with value chain transformations, bottom-line performance and fostering collaboration in the FMCG sector.
Agricultural entrepreneurs offered US$100,000 prize
12 February, 2019Future Food Asia (FFA) returns for its third edition in 2019 and will continue to recognise leading agritech and foodtech start-ups across Asia Pacific.
Snack start-ups successful
12 February, 2019New Nutrition Business found start-ups are doing better than established companies, especially for snack products.
IFT and AIFST offer joint membership
06 February, 2019Joint membership of the IFT and the AIFST will provide food scientists with enhanced resources and a more global perspective.
Packaging technologist wins Lifetime Achievement Award
05 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingANZ packaging technologist Keith Chessell has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Packaging Organisation for his contribution to the packaging industry.
JL Lennard purchases Walls Machinery
04 February, 2019 | Supplied by: JL Lennard Pty LtdJL Lennard has purchased some of the assets and spare parts of Walls Machinery and employed Walls' sales, service and spare parts staff.
GFSI AusNZ forms to elevate food safety and consumer trust
04 February, 2019The GFSI AusNZ Local Group will assist in establishing GFSI initiatives across the local industry while addressing local issues.
Tetra Pak appoints new CEO
29 January, 2019Adolfo Orive will replace Dennis Jönsson as President and CEO of Tetra Pak from April 2019.
Patties going ready
25 January, 2019Patties has bought Simplot's Pakenham plant to extend its product portfolio into ready meals and more.
NSW Government releases food manufacturing strategy
24 January, 2019The strategy will support collaboration between government, industry, researchers and training institutions to help NSW food and beverage manufacturers make the most of export opportunities.

