Charges laid over pig semen imports
30 October, 2018A pork production company and two individuals have faced court after being charged for illegally importing pig semen — six-figure fines are possible.
Duni acquires a 75% stake in BioPak
29 October, 2018Duni AB has acquired a majority stake in Australian sustainable packaging company BioPak for approximately SEK410 million (AUD63 million).
NZ looks to upgrade food recall and risk management regs
26 October, 2018New Zealand Food Safety is seeking feedback on proposals to strengthen food recalls and improve risk-based plans and programs.
Start planning for AUSPACK 2019
24 October, 2018 | Supplied by: APPMAAUSPACK, Australia's largest bi-annual exhibition for the processing and packaging sectors, is coming to Melbourne in March next year.
Sidel Group acquires PET Engineering
24 October, 2018Sidel Group has expanded its portfolio of packaging solutions with the acquisition of Italian packaging company PET Engineering.
APPMA Awards of Excellence to return in 2019
23 October, 2018The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has reinstated its Awards of Excellence, and applications are now open for 2019.
Finalists announced for South Australian Food Industry Awards
22 October, 2018The 2018 finalists feature loved brands such as Newman's Horseradish and Haigh's Chocolates, as well as emerging entrepreneurs.
Proseal receives Queen's Award for Enterprise
18 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaTray sealing specialist Proseal UK has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade for its continuous growth over the last six years.
Woolworths — putting its money where its organic mouth is
18 October, 2018The Woolworths Organic Growth Fund is there to help Australian farmers go organic.
IFF completes Frutarom acquisition
11 October, 2018The acquisition is expected to help IFF increase its health and wellness portfolio, broaden its customer base and expand into new markets.
Kraft Heinz launches venture capital fund for food tech
09 October, 2018Kraft Heinz has committed up to US$100 million to Evolv Ventures, which will invest in emerging tech companies transforming the food industry.
Virtual lab launched for APAC beverage market
08 October, 2018INSIDE IDEA LABS by Ingredion Incorporated provides customers with easy access to technical resources, sample formulations, how-to videos and customer insights.
Dietitians drop corporate partners
08 October, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseThe Dietitians Association of Australia's decision to drop corporate partners is good news for improving the credibility of the food and beverage industry.
Krones acquires Chinese process technology company
05 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdKrones has acquired Shanghai Xiantong Equipment Installation, and now owns a production site for brewing equipment and other process technology solutions in China.
MPI conducts dairy herd improvement regulatory review
04 October, 2018MPI is calling for industry submissions on how the regulatory regime can more effectively support the performance of New Zealand's dairy industry.
