ISO 9001 implementation in small enterprises
16 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalISO has just released Guidance for SMEs using ISO 9001 for quality management. The publication includes a step-by-step guide to implementing a QMS, providing sector-specific examples for different types of small businesses, such as consultancies, manufacturers and distributors.
AUSPACK networking through THE NETWORK
15 November, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMA'THE NETWORK' is an international network of processing and packaging trade shows that the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), via its exhibition, AUSPACK, has joined.
ACCC releases statement on Dow and DuPont merger
10 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Competition & Consumer CommissionThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a Statement of Issues on the proposed merger of The Dow Chemical Company and DuPont.
Entries open for DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation
09 November, 2016 | Supplied by: DuPont Australia Pty LtdDuPont Packaging has opened entries for the DuPont Award for Packaging Innovation.
Learn about forward osmosis technology
09 November, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionCSIRO and Porifera will present a showcase of forward osmosis technology at the CSIRO's food innovation centre in Werribee, Victoria.
FSANZ calls for submission on sweeteners, pig antibiotics
08 November, 2016 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFood Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on two applications.
General Mills restructuring in Australia
07 November, 2016General Mills is closing its pasta sauce and ready meals manufacturing facility in Mount Waverley.
Are you looking for Asian export opportunities?
04 November, 2016 | Supplied by: APPMAThe Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will coordinate the second Australian Pavilion at ProPak Asia 2017, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 14–17 June.
International competition for food technology students
02 November, 2016University students in food science and technology and food-related studies are invited to participate in a competition designed to improve practical knowledge and abilities in solving real processing and food industry-related problems.
Applications open for 2017 APPMA Annual Scholarship
31 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery AssociationThe Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is accepting submissions for its ninth annual scholarship program, which will provide one packaging technologist, designer or engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology to the value of $9000.
Pork industry's autism and agriculture employment project
27 October, 2016An initiative to employ autistic adults in animal care positions in the Australian pork industry has been backed by Pork CRC and the South Australian government.
First CoO labels appear in Woolworths stores
26 October, 2016Woolworths has commenced the rollout of new country of origin labelling on a variety of its own brand products in stores across Australia.
Calling all packaging and processing speakers
25 October, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingIf you work in the packaging, processing, materials or component sectors and you've got something to share with your colleagues about packaging and processing innovation and design, now is your chance!
NZ invests in research to move up from minimally processed exports
21 October, 2016New Zealand's High-Value Nutrition Science Challenge aims to enable transformational change in the country's food and beverage industry and position the sector as an international centre of excellence for high-value food-for-health products.
Learn about high pressure for cold pasteurisation
21 October, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Food and NutritionHigh-pressure pasteurisation is an established way to extend shelf life, reduce reliance on preservatives and inactivate foodborne pathogens while maintaining colour, flavour and fresh-like characteristics. Attend this CSIRO course to find out all about it.
