175 million tonnes of meat lost in Brazil's truck strike
01 June, 2018The Brazilian meat industry was prevented from exporting 175 million metric tons of meat products after a truckers' strike began blocking highways around the country on 21 May.
Simplot wins the 2018 Foodbank Award
30 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Simplot FoodServiceFoodbank has praised Simplot for its contributions to tackling food insecurity in Australia, announcing the company as the winner of the 2018 Foodbank Award.
Fonterra forecasts strong farmgate milk prices
23 May, 2018Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced an opening forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$7.00 per kgMS (kilogram of milk solids) for the 2018/19 season.
Emerson to acquire Aventics
23 May, 2018Acquiring Aventics from Triton for EUR527 million (AU$820 million) will strengthen Emerson's global presence in delivering fluid automation solutions.
Invitations open for 2018 Food Network Expo
22 May, 2018Monash Food Innovation Centre (MFIC) is hosting the Food Network Expo at Monash Clayton, taking place on Tuesday, 5 June 2018.
Worried about food safety?
22 May, 2018The APAC Food Safety Conference will help the food industry prepare for the food safety challenges coming with increased globalisation and hidden supply chains.
2018 APPMA Scholarship winner announced
21 May, 2018Nathan Leong, Packaging/Product Technologist at Primo Smallgoods, was announced as the winner of the 2018 APPMA Scholarship.
Lupin labelling mandatory from 26 May
18 May, 2018From 26 May it will be mandatory that any product containing lupin meets allergen labelling requirements.
Manufacturers call for more information on infant formula labels
15 May, 2018Infant formula manufacturers hope a review by FSANZ will allow them to provide more information on labels to help mothers make informed product choices.
Burger bar fined over $300K for exploiting workers
14 May, 2018The Federal Circuit Court fined Burger Buzz owner Todd Patrick Buzza $51,735 for underpaying workers, while his company has been penalised an additional $258,495.
Why the food industry is nicer than the banking industry
11 May, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseThe apparent greed and lack of ethics in the banking industry are in the headlines — it's a pity the generosity of the food industry doesn't get as much publicity.
ACCC criticises progress on cattle industry reform
08 May, 2018The ACCC said the cattle industry has made "little progress" on the 15 recommendations it made to bring about better transparency.
$2.4m boost for grains R&D in WA
07 May, 2018The McGowan government is investing an additional $24 million to help battle increasing competition from overseas grain producers.
Turi and OSI merge
07 May, 2018A 50/50 merger between Turi Foods and OSI Group has created Turosi Pty Ltd. The merger will provide more benefits and options to all clients.
NZ focus: food safety, biosecurity, fisheries and forestry
04 May, 2018NZ's MPI is establishing four business units focusing of food safety, fisheries, forestry and biosecurity.
