Weston Milling merges with AB Mauri's ANZ operations
05 September, 2014GWF's Weston Milling business will merge with AB Mauri's Australian and New Zealand operations. The merged companies will be launced as MAURI anz and will be a division of GWF and an affiliate of the global AB Mauri business.
Egg stamping becomes mandatory in November
05 September, 2014Egg stamping will become mandatory from 26 November 2014. From this date, each egg will need to be stamped with a unique identifying mark that allows it to be traced back to the farm where it was laid in the event of a food-poisoning outbreak.
Importer's fine increased from $7K to $20K
03 September, 2014A Queensland judge has increased a fine of $7000 to one of $20,000 to act as a deterrent to other food importers. The Department of Agriculture appealed the original fine as it was not proportionate to the seriousness of the offence.
Cargill spends $440m on ADM global chocolate business
03 September, 2014Cargill has announced it will purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company's global chocolate business for $440 million. The sale is expected to close in the first half of 2015.
Australia's food traceability scored as 'average' in OECD review
02 September, 2014European Union countries rank higher than the rest of the world in terms of global food traceability regulations and requirements, a report has found. The report evaluates and compares the traceability regulations of 21 OECD countries.
Merger forms world's third-largest QSR company
01 September, 2014Burger King has merged with restaurant chain Tim Hortons to create the world’s third-largest quick-service restaurant company. Between them, the two companies have more than 18,000 restaurants in 100 countries and US$23 billion in system sales.
Contributions invited on Imported Food Inspection Scheme audit
01 September, 2014The Department of Agriculture's administration of the Imported Food Inspection Scheme is being audited by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO).
2014 HACCP Award winners announced
28 August, 2014The winners of the 2014 HACCP Awards have been announced at an event hosted by SAI Global. Outstanding food safety experts were recognised across five major categories, including the Ross Peters Memorial Award for Excellence in Food Safety.
Submissions invited on fruit and veg irradiation application
28 August, 2014 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandDo you feel strongly one way or another about irradiation of fruit and vegetables? Submissions are being welcomed on an application to permit the irradiation of 12 specific fruits and vegetables.
Europe beckons for 'healthy, quick and tasty' popcorn
26 August, 2014Gourmet flavours, health-conscious consumers and the relatively untapped European market present the greatest opportunities for popcorn sales, according to data recorded by Innova Market Insights.
Celery and carrot industries under threat: quarantine starts in October
26 August, 2014Australia will implement emergency quarantine measures from 20 October 2014 to protect the carrot and celery industries from an exotic bacterial pathogen that has become widespread in Europe.
Wine conference boasts international line-up
25 August, 2014More than 300 wine industry leaders are expected to attend Outlook 2014: Taking Charge of Our Future, the wine industry's major conference. Held once every two years, this year the event will be held in Adelaide on 1 and 2 October.
Packaging trends and demands: new study available
25 August, 2014North America's beverage packaging industry is expected to reach US$26.3 billion by 2015 - and plastic bottles are set to lead the way in popularity. The trends have been outlined in a new study by PMMI.
Online tool gives direct access to Coles buyers
25 August, 2014Coles has recently adopted RANGEme, an online tool developed in Australia that gives smaller companies the opportunity to promote their products and exchange information with the Coles buying team over the internet.
Changes ahead for sport food and drink labelling
21 August, 2014FSANZ is calling for submissions on changes to the Food Standards Code that would permit sports foods and electrolyte drinks to carry more health claims.
