http://www.foodmag.com.auUpdated every 10 minutes of every day.en-auTHE Synergy 22000 scheme, managed by Synergy Global Standardisation Services in Switzerland has been recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative Board of Directors. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Synergy-22000-gains-full-recognition-from-GFSI/513183.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTEAST European bread products company, the Belarusian group, has announced it will be exporting its flour to Australia.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Belarusian-group-to-enter-Australian-flour-market/513181.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPALWRAP from Optimum Handling Solutions has generated significant pallet wrapping savings at a large meat processing plant.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Optimum-PALWRAP-generates-film-savings/513179.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTOTE Systems has introduced custom software controls for automated mixing, blending and transfer systems to ensure product purity, process protocol and worker safety.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Tote-Systems-introduces-custom-software-for-powder-operations-control/513178.aspxFri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSHOCHU, a Japanese spirit, is being served at the newly opened Tokonoma in Surry Hills, Sydney.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Shochu-the-new-sake-arrives-to-Australia/512987.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has said Australia’s food labelling laws need to be simplified in Australia.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Food-labelling-must-change-AFGC-said/512986.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNESTLE has launched its Jenny Craig weight management programme in France.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Nestle-launches-Jenny-Craig-s-weight-management-programme-in-France/512985.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT‘Creating the future of food – body, mind, passion’ is the theme of this year’s 43rd annual Australian Food Science & Technology (AIFST) Convention to be held on 25-27 July at the Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/The-43rd-annual-AIFST-Convention-to-be-held-this-July/512984.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTDIVERSIFIED health and wellbeing food manufacturer, Freedom Nutritional Products (FNP) has more than doubled its net profit for the six months to 31 December 2010.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Freedom-Nutritional-Products-net-profit-doubles/512983.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTLENARD’S has announced it will launch 10 new products this year, in order to meet growing demands of Aussie families for more variety in their weekly lunch and dinner menus.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/10-out-of-10-for-Lenard-s/512903.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMACA Engineering has released a slitting and folding machine, the ITVE-MRR, available through HBM Packaging & Plastics Technologies in Australia.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/The-ITVE-MRR-machine-available-from-HBM-Packaging-Plastics-Technologies/512901.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has released results that will have chocoholics happier this Easter, with report concluding that the production of cocoa is feasible in northern Australia.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Report-gives-new-hope-to-Aussie-chocoholics/512900.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE updated quality standards for ingredients used in functional foods sold and consumed everyday are included in the seventh edition of the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC).http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Seventh-edition-Food-Chemicals-Codex-released/512899.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSOUTH Australian-based sauce and jam maker Beerenberg, has compiled the ultimate list of Aussie BBQ Protocols as part of their Aussie BBQ Legends competition.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Beerenberg-releases-ultimate-Aussie-BBQ-rules/512811.aspxWed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGPICS is GoldPeg's new mozzarella cooker stretcher.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/GoldPeg-introduces-GPiCS-mozzarella-cooker-stretcher/512810.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWITH its new partnership with appliance distributor Peter McInnes, the Vita-Mix Whole Food Machine is now available in Australia.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Peter-McInnes-introduces-the-Vita-Mix-Whole-Food-Machine-to-Australians/512809.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTBEAM Global Australia has launched the Teacher's Highland Cream & Cola RTD, aimed to challenging the Scotch RTD market.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Beam-Global-Australia-launches-the-Teachers-Highland-Cream-Cola-RTD/512806.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Biological Farmers of Australia has sent surveys to certified Australian organic operators to encourage their participation in the second-ever Australian Organic Market Report.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/BFA-encourages-industry-support-for-Australian-Organic-Market-Report/512805.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGLENORIE Bakery has launched its own online store, PiesOnline.com.au.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Glenorie-Bakery-launches-online-store/512804.aspxTue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTBEAM Global Australia has launched two new RTDs set, Lazy and Appletini, into the white spirit RTD market.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Beam-Global-Australia-launches-Lazy-and-Appletini/512803.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMORE than two-thirds of Australians, who made resolutions in January to eat better food and cut out unhealthy snacks, are the biggest losers this month.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Australians-quick-to-lose-healthy-eating-habits-says-new-research/512802.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNestle has completed its acquisition of Kraft Foods’ frozen pizza business.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Nestl-completes-acquisition-of-Kraft-Foods-frozen-pizza-business/512801.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTITALIAN-based company, Benco Pack has been chosen by Nestle China to supply an aseptic form fill seal machine for Nestle’s new range of UHT milk cream mini portions. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Benco-Pack-chosen-by-Nestle-China-for-aseptic-fill-seal-machine/512799.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWOOLWORTHS has issued a product recall on its Woolworths Label Minced Heart Smart Beef, packed on Sunday 28/02/2010 and use by 02/03/2010 that was sold at Kingston Supermarket, Kingston, Tasmania only. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Product-recall-Kingston-Woolworths-Label-Minced-Heart-Smart-Beef/512797.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTURSCHEL Laboratories is celebrating a century of manufacturing precision food cutting equipment.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Urschel-Laboratories-celebrates-its-100th-birthday/512753.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTGERHARDT International has introduced the Texture Flexi die that embosses high quality textures on wine labels at a low cost.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Gerhardt-International-s-Texture-Flexi-embosses-luxury-labels/512751.aspxFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTNominations for the 2010 Food Challenge Awards can now be made online. Check the home page of www.foodmag.com.au under Awards or contact the editor at catherine.pickavet@reedbusiness.com.au for more details.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Now-you-can-nominate-online/505502.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 12:20:00 GMTADM Packaging Technology will be supplying volumetric cup fillers, suitable for mounting on bag-making, stand-up pound-filling and tub-filling machines.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Volumetric-cup-fillers-from-ADM-Packaging-Technology/512672.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Winemakers' Federation of Australia (WFA) has cautioned the Federal Government against tax changes that could devastate the industry.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Winemakers-Federation-warns-against-tax-changes/512670.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTA NIELSEN report has revealed, over the past five years there has been a steady growth in Australians consuming New Zealand wine.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Aussies-buying-up-New-Zealand-wine/512668.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPEPSICO has completed the US$7.8 billion strategic acquisitions of its two largest bottlers, The Pepsi Bottling Group and PepsiAmericas.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/PepsiCo-completes-acquisition-of-two-largest-bottlers/512666.aspxThu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTBaldor’s Dodge Ultra Kleen ball bearing provides extended life to bearing units in harsh, wash down conditions typically found in the food and beverage industry.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Extended-life-for-Baldor-s-Dodge-Ultra-Kleen-ball-bearing/512665.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIA’S farm exports including wine and dairy products are forecast to rise in 2010-11, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Farm-export-predicted-to-rise/512662.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTORGANIC food is gradually becoming established within the diet of Australian households, according to the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA).http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Organic-food-becoming-apart-of-our-diet/512661.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTMcDonald's New Zealand is offering customers Weight Watchers-approved meals. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Maccas-to-offer-Weight-Watchers-approved-meals/512660.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTThe new editor will assume responsibility for the print magazine, website and Food Challenge Awards. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Food-Magazine-has-a-new-editor/512652.aspxWed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTLAWSON Software has introduced the Lawson M3 enterprise management system, Lawson M3 10.1. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Lawson-Software-eases-management-for-food-and-beverage-industry/512595.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTPOMPETRAVAINI Oilsys unit series vacuum pump from Integrity Pumps and Engineer features a total oil recirculation vacuum unit with two attached pumps.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Total-oil-recirculation-vacuum-from-Integrity-Pumps-and-Engineer/512594.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTSINCE completing its recent acquisition of an Italian beverage filling and packaging company, SIPA Berchi now owns a range of beverage processing and filling machinery.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/SIPA-Berchi-beverage-fillers-available-in-Australia/512591.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTDIAMOND Food has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kettle Foods from Lion Capital LLP for US$615 million in cash.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Diamond-Food-acquires-Kettle-Foods-in-UK-and-US/512590.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTWESTERN Australian-based food service, seafood distributor and ship supplier, Sealanes, has started integrating its IT department to a central location.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Food-service-company-installs-new-generator/512589.aspxTue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTTHE Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) said the Federal Government's decision to make Queensland the host state for the national heavy-vehicle regulation will help steer transport regulation in the right direction.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/AFGC-supports-heavy-vehicle-reforms/512517.aspxMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTAUSTRALIAN food and beverage company, Preshafood has appointed Jon Wood as the company's Chief Executive Officer and General Manager. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Preshafood-welcomes-a-new-member-to-the-team/512511.aspxMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTFLEXICON has introduced a sanitary bulk bag conditioner for loosening bulk solid materials which have solidified during storage and shipment.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Flexicon-intros-sanitary-bulk-bag-conditioner/512509.aspxMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTKrones AG has developed a system called MouldXpress Advanced, which downsizes the changeover time for moulds in the Contiform, improving further the availability levels of the stretch blow-moulding machine. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Fast-mould-changeover-with-Krones-MouldXpress-Advanced/511717.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 11:08:00 GMTUK-based Cygnus Instruments has announced the appointment of Russell Fraser Sales Pty Ltd as its sole Australian distributor. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Cygnus-Instruments-appoints-Russell-Fraser-Sales-as-distributor/511715.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMTHapman’s LumpMaster eliminates lumps and agglomerations in fats, sugars or any other material that compacts. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Hapmans-LumpMaster-eliminates-agglomerations-and-lumps/511714.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 10:55:00 GMTNIR Technology Systems has developed the Cropscan 2000B NIT analyser for grain processors, flour millers, stock feed manufacturers, oil seed crushers, meal manufacturers and bio-fuel producers. http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/Cropscan-2000B-analyser-by-NIR-Technology-Systems/511712.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 10:48:00 GMTACCC calls for comment on proposed acquisition of Goodman Fielder's edible fats and oils business by Cargill.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/ACCC-calls-for-comment-on-Goodman-Fielder-and-Cargill/511689.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMTMcCain Foods (Australia) has been fined $145,000 after admitting to health and safety failings at its Ballarat plant.http://www.foodmag.com.au/Article/McCain-Foods-fined-for-OHS-breach/511681.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 09:57:00 GMT