Finalising free trade discussions, cutting red tape and reducing energy costs are at the top of the list of priorities food manufacturers hope the new Abbott Ministry will commit to.
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Fonterra Australia secures government grant to expand production at Stanhope site
Fonterra Australia will be investing $6m into its Northern Victorian site of Stanhope to support the manufacture of a ricotta cheese processing facility with additional help from a Victorian state government grant worth $250,000
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Nestle commits to clean water and sanitation pledge
Global food manufacturing giant Nestle is one of the first signatories to a new pledge designed to commit business to the supply of clean water and high levels of sanitation in all of their operations.
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Vegetable derived food colours take preference over synthetics
In response to consumer preferences, food manufacturers are increasingly looking to source naturally occurring colours from vegetables including purple sweet potatoes, as opposed to synthetic colours and those derived from beetles.
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Garlo’s Pies launches new ordering app
Australian pie maker, Garlo’s Pies has launched a new iPhone and Android App designed to make ordering easier for the company’s office and wholesale customers.
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Ballarat hurt by manufacturing job losses
Ballarat and its surrounds have suffered a loss of industrial activity recently, as tough economic conditions force companies to cut staff or reduce their hours.
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New food friendly ducting released from Eximo
Eximo has launched a food friendly ducting manufactured from food grade PVC.
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Recipe to Riches – the new Aussie food reality show debuts on prime time
Recipe to Riches, Australia’s new food reality show, aired last night on channel ten.
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Abbott promises $16m to upgrade Cadbury factory
Coalition leader Tony Abbott has announced that the Liberal government will contribute $16m towards a $66m upgrade of the Tasmanian Cadbury chocolate factory should the party be elected.
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Springhill Farm wins Prepared Foods category at Food awards: video
Springhill Farm's Real Bread Mix took out the top spot in the 2013 Food magazine award's Prepared Meals category.
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CO YO named most innovative at Food mag awards: video
For the second year in a row, CO YO Corporate has taken out the Food magazine awards' Ingredient Innovation category.
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Man suffers suspected spinal injuries after becoming trapped at chicken factory
A worker at a chicken processing factory has been freed by fire fighters after becoming trapped in a cooling machinery silo.
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New facility puts food on the menu for Multipack
Contract packager, Multipack, is celebrating the opening of its new accredited food facility, allowing the company to expand its offering to include primary and secondary packaging for FMCG food brands.
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Food Manufacturing Industry Guide to Safety released
The 2013/14 Food Manufacturing Industry Guide to Safety has been released by Pro-Visual Publishing.
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Junk food linked to behavioural problems in children, study finds
New research from Deakin University in Victoria has found links between the consumption of highly processed junk food while pregnant to behavioural problems in children.
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ReCoila’s reel trial proving positive for Tassie salmon industry
Salmon fishing company, Tassal is currently testing ReCoila’s heavy duty reels at two of its 11 Tasmanian ports.
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Union obstruction endangers Australian manufacturing: Teys CEO
Brad Teys, the CEO of beef processor Teys Australia, has called for workplace reform, detailing a need to do so to protect local manufacturing and offer more than “platitudes” about the sector’s difficulties.
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Food manufacturing gets its own reality TV show
Move over Masterchef, food manufacturing now has its own reality TV show, giving everyday cooks the chance to have their favourite recipes available on supermarket shelves across the country.
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PepsiCo pays US$9m for misleading labelling claims
Global beverage giant PepsiCo has announced that it will no longer be labelling its Naked Juice range as “all natural” after the products were found to contain artificial ingredients.
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Oils ain’t oils – why extra virgin olive oil is so important to Australia
Australia’s finest extra virgin olive oils were on display at the inaugural Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil festival (FEVOO) located at The Sydney Mint earlier this month.
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