Tech helps food businesses reduce waste
20 June, 2019Food businesses in Australia and New Zealand are using software platform Fresho to increase the efficiency and accuracy of their ordering process and reduce waste.
Temperature testing technology that could also reduce waste
24 May, 2019 by Dr Abdel Ezbiri, CeruleanMicrowave thermometry temperature testing not only performs a vital role in the safety of both chilled and frozen foods, it may also help to reduce food waste.
Better regulation needed to protect children from junk food ads
16 May, 2019Researchers have found children are exposed to more junk food marketing on television in countries with self-regulation than those in unregulated countries.
AIP members invited to fight food insecurity
12 April, 2019Members of the Australian Institute of Packaging in Victoria recently volunteered at Foodbank Yarraville to pack approximately 18,268 meals for the community.
Trisco Foods goes international
05 March, 2019Brisbane-based food manufacturing business Trisco Foods has purchased its first offshore facility in Colorado Springs.
Making meal kits successful
20 February, 2019California-based True Food Innovations recognised shelf life is a key differentiator for retail meal kits to be commercially viable for nationwide distribution.
dnata opens Canberra catering facility
21 January, 2019The AU$6.5 million state-of-the-art catering facility in Canberra will help the company create capacity for further growth in Australia.
App offers free meals to food-insecure people
05 December, 2018A collaboration between Foodbank and an app called Y Waste Food will allow food-insecure people to access more meals left over from quick-serve restaurants, takeaways and cafes.
Mouldy food power
05 December, 2018Poor food preparation or packaging delayed the latest SpaceX Dragon cargo launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Where you put it counts
17 October, 2018Simply moving the fruit and vegetable section closer to the store entrance increased F&V sales by 15%.
Food delivery crucial in the foodservice industry
31 July, 2018With technology advancing and consumers increasingly looking for convenience, it is no surprise that food delivery is becoming more important.
AIP helps Foodbank Victoria fight hunger
18 July, 2018The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced it will continue to support Foodbank through the new Victorian Warehousing Volunteer Program.
Rubbermaid Commercial Products High Absorbency Spill Mop
13 June, 2018Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has introduced a High Absorbency Spill Mop designed for busy food and beverage service and retail environments.
Kroger and Home Chef in US$200 million merger
28 May, 2018One of the largest meal kit delivery companies in the US, Home Chef, is merging with Kroger to profoundly change how people shop for, prepare and cook their meals.
Manna or mania: meal kit madness
27 April, 2018With 26% year-over-year growth, the meal kit market is booming.
