TOMRA acquires BottleCycler
26 May, 2017TOMRA Collection Solutions has acquired 60% of the shares in BottleCycler, the Australian-based company manufacturing machines that crush glass bottles for restaurants and bars.
AIP to host the 2018 WorldStar Awards
26 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingDuring Interpack 2017 it was formally announced that AIP will be the World host Packaging Organisation (WPO) member for the 2018 WorldStar Awards, said to be the pre-eminent international awards in packaging. . The WorldStar Awards are run by the WPO and is the
PepsiCo partners with New Plastics Economy
26 May, 2017PepsiCo has joined the New Plastics Economy initiative as a Core Partner, signalling the global food and beverage company's continued commitment to reduce packaging waste.
Fonterra reopens Malaysian dairy plant after $7 million upgrade
23 May, 2017Fonterra has reopened the doors to its milk powder manufacturing plant in Malaysia following a NZ$7 million investment to boost manufacturing efficiencies and ensure it continues to meet world-class health, safety, and food safety and quality standards.
China–New Zealand meat export agreement
23 May, 2017Following the new export agreement between New Zealand and China which established a six-month trial program for exporting chilled beef and lamb to China, IBISWorld analysts have suggested the move will pose a challenge to Australian producers who have been able to enjoy exclusive access to the chilled meat market in China until now.
Tetra Pak launches new Customer Innovation Centre in Singapore
23 May, 2017Tetra Pak, a food processing and packaging solutions company, has launched its first Asia-based Customer Innovation Centre (CIC) in Singapore.
Major food industry speakers at RT12 conference
23 May, 2017Some of the biggest brands in the food industry will speak at the RT12/Zero Deforestation Transparency and Scale conference taking place in Lille, France, 31 May to 1 June 2017.
Nutrition labelling disjointedness making exporting to ASEAN nations more difficult
22 May, 2017Food Industry Asia has commissioned a study to investigate the economic impacts of nutritional labelling on ASEAN countries.
Crown Holding's new beverage facility in the can
17 May, 2017Crown Holdings, a leading supplier of metal packaging products, opened its new beverage can manufacturing plant in Nichols, New York, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 9 May.
Pro Mach acquires Weiler Labeling Systems
16 May, 2017Pro Mach integrated packaging solutions has acquired New Jersey-based provider of high-speed rotary labelling, serialisation and coding solutions, Weiler Labeling Systems.
Thermo Fisher selected for Food Integrity Project
16 May, 2017Thermo Fisher Scientific has been selected as a partner of INTELLItrace Work Package (WP) 18, part of the European Food Integrity Project (EFIP) developing a validation of untargeted methods to assure the quality, authenticity and safety of the food chain.
Fonterra launches Anchor milk pop-up store
12 May, 2017Fonterra has launched its first Anchor milk pop-up store at the super brand mall in Shanghai, bringing a piece of New Zealand to one of China's busiest shopping complexes.
Find out about labelling and the law
11 May, 2017Bearing in mind that by law, all foods and beverages have to be labelled and that consumers don't like mislabelling, two seminars at foodpro could be well worth your while. In one, NSW Food Authority Senior Labelling Compliance Investigations Officer Andrew Davies will explain where the NSW Food Authority fits in the national perspective and explain the labelling provisions they govern under the Food Standards Code.
Drink up at the Drinks Industry Show
11 May, 2017Giuseppe Minissale, president of The Australian Liquor Stores Association (ALSA), will open the The Drinks Industry Show's Innovation seminar sessions running from 26–27 June at Crystal Palace, Luna Park, in Sydney.
Mutton's Pork CRC transitioning
11 May, 2017As Pork CRC transitions to Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL) innovative ideas are being sought.
