Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry

The 24th Annual HACCP Conference will be held at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. Themed 'Creating trust and transparency in the global food industry', the conference is particularly suited to those concerned with the strategy and direction of food businesses including technical management, quality assurance professionals, food safety managers, auditors, consultants and operations personnel.

Pssst — want an outing?

Providing you are not in competition with SMC Pneumatics, the Australian Institute Packaging (AIP) is organising a tour of SMC's full production and manufacturing facility at Castle Hill.

Food technologists removed from 457 visa list

The federal government's changes to the 457 visa list include the absolute removal of food technologists from the list of eligible skilled occupations. This change is timely as, while a shortage of 3- to 5-year experienced food technologists has always been claimed, there are never jobs for fresh food technology graduates and we lose them from the industry.

Upping its expert food processing crew

Expanding its team of food processing experts, tna has recruited Carel Pfaff to head its processing portfolio, which includes the company's FOODesign and Florigo range of preprocessing and high-performance frying equipment.

You can also get educated at foodpro

Not only will you be able to see the latest food and beverage processing and packaging equipment on display at foodpro 2017, you will also be able to attend a series of seminars.

The future of food

Colocated with foodpro 2017, the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology (AIFST) will be holding its 50th Anniversary Convention on 17–18 July 2017.

Look who's exhibiting at foodpro

Why you need to visit foodpro 2017

Demonstrating its ongoing relevance to the food and beverage processing industry, foodpro 2017 was completely sold out more than three months out from the event's opening. More than 340 local, national and international companies have committed to the event, meaning that visitors will be able to see the widest range of equipment and services all in one place.

Getting to foodpro 2017

The ICC Darling Harbour will be hosting foodpro from 16–19 July. For many of us this will be our first visit to the new convention centre — so here is a quick run-down of how to get there.

The Drinks Industry Show returns to Sydney

The Drinks Industry Show will showcase the best in wine, beer, spirits and service providers from across the globe and reconnect producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages with senior-level decision-makers from the trade.

Are you ready for foodpro's new venue?

This July 16–19 will see foodpro held for the first time at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Registrations have opened for ConTech2017

This Australasian confectionery technical conference, sponsored by the Manildra Group, will be held on 31 May at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Linpac goes to Klöckner Pentaplast to make a formidable combo

With the Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP) acquiring Linpac Senior Holdings and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the blended company will cover both the rigid and flexible film markets and have annual revenues exceeding US$2 billion.

Worth getting into bed with Fonterra?

Fonterra has launched the Fonterra Ventures Co-Lab. This open platform provides the opportunity for anyone, anywhere to collaborate with Fonterra on disruptive ideas for mutual benefit.

Need a supply chain reality check?

The 18th annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference gives supply chain, logistics, transport and procurement professionals and practitioners access to both professional and personal development in a relaxed environment.