Some of Victoria’s oldest flavours will soon be accessible to dining tables across the world, due to s Victorian state government grant to expand the bush food industry on the Great South Coast. Minister for Regional Development , Jaclyn Symes, has announced the $30,000 Food Source Victoria grant, which will allow WG Enterprises to start … Continue reading Bush tucker trials to explore a new agricultural industry →

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO and rural technology start-up Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) today launched an innovative new platform that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud-based geospatial technology to deliver reliable, independent and robust farm data and analytics. The Rural Intelligence Platform is the first ever software to comprehensively assess and monitor rural land … Continue reading New analytics platform to help future-proof farms →

Coles has announced that it has begun distributing $3,974,292.30 collected by their Coles Dairy Drought Relief Fund. “This is great news for 639 dairy farmers across Australia, including more than 190 Norco Member milk suppliers, who will now receive payments from the fund,” Norco Chairman / Interim CEO Greg McNamara said. “Coles announced in September that it would … Continue reading Increase in milk price helps with relief fund →

The draft mandatory dairy code of conduct has been released today for public comment, following a series of consultations in all eight dairy regions last year. A Regulation Impact Statement has also been released for comment to refine assessment of the cost the code would have on farmers and processors. Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud, … Continue reading Dairy code out for comment​ →

Tna has announced the promotion of Jonathan Rankin to chief executive officer (CEO). Having recently returned to tna as chief sales officer (CSO), Jonathan will lead tna’s day-to-day operations, while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level. Founded in 1982 by Alf Taylor … Continue reading Jonathan Rankin named as CEO of tna →

The AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference 2019 is about being smart, connected and sustainable. Learn key insights driving FMCG packaging. Understand where smart packaging fits into sustainability for a business and the planet, while discovering how ‘mindful’ consumers are driving change in packaging and processing. Find out how to tune into the future consumer (hint, it’s … Continue reading AUSPACK conference speakers announced →

Sustainability has been a hot topic over recent years as consumers are becoming increasingly aware of how their actions are affecting the environment. Packaging is one of the largest wastes we as Australians produce, and it’s something most don’t think twice about. The ABC’s series War on Waste revealed every year the waste Australians generate … Continue reading Countdown to 100 per cent sustainability in packaging for Australian manufacturers →

Precision agriculture company Aerobotics was named one of the thirteen start-ups to watch at this years’ World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. The Summit will take place March 19 and 20, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Aerobotics will be featured as part of the Summit’s acclaimed TechHub. The TechHub features companies with a dedicated and branded meeting … Continue reading Aerobotics offers pest and disease management system for farmers →

Enzyme stabiliser sales are highly influenced by increasing demand from food processing and animal nutrition industry. The growing use of enzyme stabilizer in the production of biodiesel is paving the way for enzyme stabilizer market growth. The global enzyme stabiliser market is projected to witness an increase in volume sales of over 3,000 tons in 2019 over … Continue reading Enzyme stabiliser sales sustained by food processing industry →

A new BULK-OUT Bulk Bag Discharger from Flexicon features stainless steel open-channel construction for applications in which contamination of the product or equipment cannot be tolerated. Unlike hollow steel frame members, the open-channel frame is devoid of cavities or recesses where bacteria, mould and other contaminants can breed, allowing rapid, thorough wash down with water, … Continue reading Sanitary bulk bag discharger with open-channel construction →

Entries for the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence are closing soon. The Awards are open to APPMA members and exhibitors at AUSPACK 2019. Entries must be submitted via the official online portal before January 26th, 2019. Judging begins on January 28th, with the finalists announced on February 20th. Winners will … Continue reading APPMA Awards of Excellence entries closing soon →

Growing demand for functional packaging of fresh produce that is suited for automation has prompted StePac L.A to tailor its branded range of Xtend Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging solutions to be compatible with both automated bulk and retail packing lines. This move facilitates the use of substantially leaner packaging films, with multiple benefits of … Continue reading Functional packaging meets automation →

Jet Technologies has launched a new high-productivity filling and dosing machine in Australia and New Zealand. The Ilpra Fill Seal R12/4 Tronic rotary filler and sealer features up to 12 stations that precisely fill denestable cups, making it suitable for applications including dairy, dips, desserts, soups, condiment sauces and yoghurt products. “Supermarkets are demanding new … Continue reading ‘Next step’ in filling machinery launched →

Coca Cola Amatil has announced it would no longer distribute plastic drinking  straws or stirrers  in Australia, and would instead  stock fully recyclable and biodegradable FSC- accredited (Forest Stewardship Council) paper straws. Group managing director, Alison Watkins, said the decision was another step forward in the company’s efforts to reduce single use plastics. “We’re serious … Continue reading Coca-Cola joins straw ban bandwagon →

Kraft Heinz has appointed Joanne Chin as the company’s Chief People Officer in Australia. Chin joins the company’s executive leadership team as the business continues to accelerate its innovation and expansion journey globally and locally. In the past year, Kraft Heinz Australia has experienced growth including increasing its staff headcount and bringing a number of … Continue reading Kraft Heinz appoint chief people officer in Australia →

New research led by University of Illinois with CSIRO, the International Food Policy Research Institute and others shows that unless we act now in making vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and pulses more available and affordable, serious micronutrient inadequacies will persist globally along with continued undernutrition in the poorest regions of the world. An analysis of … Continue reading Diets lacking in essential vitamins and minerals →

As soon as food product engineer Nuno F. Soares learned that ISO 22000 for food safety management would be updated, he knew he wanted to write about it. Soares has close to 20 years of experience in the food industry as a quality and plant manager. He has published an e-book about implementing ISO 22000 and … Continue reading ISO 22000 explained in pictures →

A new generation of young professionals committed to forging a career in the Australian wine industry have been recognised by the KPMG Sydney Royal Wine Show and Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) Foundation. With the aim of supporting the future of the Australian wine industry through investment in young wine leaders, the RAS Foundation … Continue reading Wine scholarships announced →

SMC Corporation will be showcasing the latest in their range of energy saving solutions at Auspack 2019. According to Tony Randall, SMC’s head of OEM and key accounts for the company’s ANZ Global Account Group,  they are finding more customers who are actually specify energy saving as part of their tender requirements. The increase in … Continue reading Energy savings roadmap from SMC →

OAL has announced the  launch of the world’s first artificial intelligence-based vision system, April Eye, for date code verification. The system removes the operator from the date code verification process, achieving full automation to reduce the risk of product recalls and emergency product withdrawals (EPWs) caused by human error on packaging lines. Reaching speeds of … Continue reading APRIL Eyes up benefits for food manufacturers →