Business solutions

Export app for SMEs

05 October, 2016

The Export Essentials app released by Efic and the Export Council of Australia provides key details often overlooked by SMEs when planning to export.


Logistics Hall of Fame recognises historic milestones

30 September, 2016

The founders of the postal system, the inventors of the barcode and the conveyor belt, and the pioneers of parcel and express logistics are among 13 logisticians inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2016.


Females in Food

27 September, 2016

Females in Food is a new member-based organisation dedicated to empowering women in the food and beverage industry by ensuring they have the resources they need to excel and grow themselves and their businesses.


Labelling the "Australian-ness" of food — a review of the new country of origin food labelling system 2016

23 September, 2016 by Anita Cade* and Joanna Lawrence* | Supplied by: Ashurst LLP

On 1 July 2016 the new Country of Origin Food Labelling Information Standard 2016 (the Standard) came into force. The Standard sets out new mandatory country of origin labelling requirements for food sold in Australia.


Brands cash in on daypart targeting

19 September, 2016

Brands are increasingly launching products for consumption at particular times of the day, according to research by consumer insight firm Canadean.


HACCP conference flash sale ends today!

15 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI Global

Now is the time to register for the 23rd Australian HACCP Conference, with a 15% discount available on full conference package tickets.


Bayer and Monsanto's $88bn deal could change the future of agriculture

15 September, 2016

One of the world's biggest agriculture conglomerates is set to be created, with the announcement that German chemical company Bayer will purchase US seed company Monsanto, in an $88 billion deal that could change the future of global food supply.


IBS rebrands as Iptor Supply Chain Systems

14 September, 2016

Supply chain management, planning and logistics software specialist International Business Systems (IBS) has rebranded globally to Iptor Supply Chain Systems.


'Snackification' trend drives savoury snack growth

14 September, 2016

The global market for savoury snacks will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2.billion by 2020, according to consumer insight firm Canadean.


AIP and SCAA to host technical dinner in Melbourne

12 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The Australian Institute of Packaging, in conjunction with the Surface Coatings Association Australia, will hold a technical dinner on Wednesday, 5 October in Melbourne.


Qld recognises supply chain achievements

08 September, 2016

The winners of the 2016 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards have been announced at the 17th Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference.


Kiwi giant Seeka announces food tech centre plans

08 September, 2016

Kiwifruit grower Seeka Kiwifruit Industries will establish a food technology and processing centre in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty region, following its purchase of the Kiwi Crush and Kiwi Crushies product ranges from Auckland-based Vital Food Processors Ltd.


AUSVEG urges Horticultural Code reform

02 September, 2016

The national body representing the Australian vegetable industry is supporting calls for reform to the Horticulture Code of Conduct, which regulates sales of fresh fruit and vegetables between growers and traders.


Almond market goes nuts

29 August, 2016

The Australian almond industry set a new record in June 2016, breaking through the $100 million barrier for monthly export sales for the first time.


Food and Grocery Code of Conduct applies to all Aldi, Woolworths and Coles suppliers

26 August, 2016

The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct now applies to all Aldi, Woolworths and Coles suppliers


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