Foodtech Packtech 2006
12 July, 2006
Foodtech Packtech 2006 is widely regarded as the most important trade event for New Zealand's food technology and packaging technology industries.
FSANZ proposes changes to food code: Invites public comment
05 June, 2006
The national food regulator, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has invited public comment on proposed changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
Advisory committee appointments
02 June, 2006
Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Food Standards Agency has announced three new appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF). The appointments run from 1 April 2006.
The 39th annual AIFST convention
24 May, 2006
The 39th Annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention will be held from 9–12 July 2006 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
WEA national conference
23 May, 2006
In June, the Winery Engineering Association will host its annual conference and exhibition in Adelaide.
Study shows high costs for industry
04 May, 2006
A recent study shows it would cost Australians $120 million a year to extend country-of-origin labelling to canned or packaged food that includes two or less principal whole fruit or vegetable products.
Acquisition of company
02 May, 2006
Cadbury Schweppes has announced it will take over the remaining 55% stake in the Dr Pepper/Seven Up bottling group (BG) for the price of $353 million.
Proposed changes to the Food Standards Code
24 April, 2006
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) wants the public to voice their opinions on the issues that could affect their health and the food they eat.
Brand power
06 April, 2006 by AC Nielsen
Coca-Cola, Longbeach and Winfield were once again the three leading Australian grocery brands, according to marketing information company ACNielsen's 13th biennial Top 100 Brands Report
Making food an opportunity
04 April, 2006
Food has become too much a matter of crisis and not of opportunity, says Michel Vieillefosse, head of the Eureka Secretariat.
Alcan expands
31 March, 2006
Alcan has acquired the capsules and closures distribution businesses of Classic Packaging and Nellie Products - both companies are subsidiaries of Foster's Group.
Grants to foster food innovation
29 March, 2006
The National Food Industry Strategy’s (NFIS) Food Innovation Grants (FIG) Program plays an important part in encouraging innovation by Australian food industry businesses, NFIS managing director, Dr Susan Nelle said recently.
Exposing Victorian food to the US
24 March, 2006
The Victorian food industry has tantalised the tastebuds of visiting US speciality food buyers during a three day tour of the state starting in Melbourne recently.
Benchmark for certifying food safety auditors
23 March, 2006
Australia has a new, national benchmark for certifying food safety auditors.
FSANZ launches guide to food labelling
16 March, 2006
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has launched a new guide on country of origin food labelling.
