APPMA announces new director to the board
27 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery AssociationStuart Shaw has been named as a new director to the APPMA board. Shaw is the innovations manager for Machinery Automation & Robotics (MAR).
Changes made to Health Star Rating system; further change required
27 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilSome positive changes have been made to the proposed Heath Star Rating (HSR) system, but further work needs to be done, the Australian Food and Grocery Council says.
Ripe returns
26 June, 2014 by Carwyn Williams* | Supplied by: New Zealand Trade & EnterpriseAvocados are not traditionally part of the Asian diet, but with markets in this region showing enormous growth potential, Carwyn Williams, director of Southern Produce at avocado exporting company Avanza, explains how the company has taken a pioneering approach to getting its avocados into Thailand.
Acquisition opportunities abound in Aust food and bev sector
26 June, 2014Don't believe the bad news: despite difficult market conditions around the world, Australia has more food and beverage acquisition targets than any other country in the Asia-Pacific region, a new report from Grant Thornton shows.
Setting the standards: who regulates Australian GM food?
25 June, 2014 by David Tribe, University of Melbourne
In this second instalment of GM in Australia - a series looking at the facts, ethics, regulations and research into genetically modified crops - David Tribe walks us through the bodies responsible for GM policy and oversight.
Young consumers opt for energy drinks over coffee
24 June, 2014 | Supplied by: IBISWorldThe functional beverage industry looks set to grow, with revenue increasing by an estimated 2.5% in 2013-14 to reach $1.1 billion. This growth is expected to continue through 2018-19, with industry revenue growing by 11.4% to reach $1.3 billion.
oils+fats show returns to Munich
23 June, 2014oils+fats, the world's only trade fair for the oils and fats sector, will take place from 15 to 17 September in Munich, finishing two days before the start of Munich's world famous Oktoberfest.
Fake honey costs importer $30K
23 June, 2014False claims about honey products has cost food importer Basfoods $30,600 in penalties after the ACCC instigated legal proceedings against the company.
Perfection Fresh and D'VineRipe announce merger
20 June, 2014Fresh produce marketer Perfection Fresh and glasshouse operator D'VineRipe have announced that the two companies will merge as of 1 July.
The top reasons functional foods fail in the marketplace
20 June, 2014Functional foods and beverages fail when they rely too much on health claims to differentiate them from the competition, a new report from New Nutrition Business shows.
Moyle and Wellman awarded AIP Fellowships
20 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingPackaging industry veterans Ralph Moyle and Craig Wellman have each been awarded an AIP Fellowship for their contributions to the industry.
Hannan appointed Westpac General Manager, Agribusiness
20 June, 2014 | Supplied by: WestpacWestpac has appointed a new General Manager, Agribusiness. Steve Hannan will take over the role from Graham Jennings, who retired from the role in March. Hannan has been acting in the post since Jennings' retirement.
More changes to Fonterra's management team announced
19 June, 2014Fonterra President Greater China Kelvin Wickham has been appointed to the newly created position of Managing Director Global Ingredients. Johan Priem will take over the President Greater China role on 1 August when Wickham assumes his new role.
The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on
19 June, 2014The countdown to foodpro 2014 is on. The iconic triennial event will kick off in Melbourne on Sunday, 22 June, running through to Wednesday, 25 June.
Coles' par-baked bread claims misleading, Federal Court finds
18 June, 2014False, misleading and deceptive: these were the terms the Federal Court used to described Coles' "Freshly Baked" and "Baked Today" marketing claims.
