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Dioxins in Irish pork

Monday 15 December 2008

Since being notified by the Irish Government that dioxins had been detected in pork, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has worked closely with Australian Customs Service and the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service who have confirmed that fresh pig meat, bacon or ham from Ireland


What a water-full world

Friday 05 December 2008

In the crowded and rather lucrative bottled water market, standing out on supermarket shelves takes effort and ingenuity.


Water and waste recycling wins CMG Environment award

Wednesday 26 November 2008

A diligent and innovative approach to recycling by the Craig Mostyn Group (CMG) has been recognised with a reward at the inaugural Food Industry Association of WA Environment and Sustainability Award.


Exhibition space now 70% sold for AUSPACK 2009

Wednesday 26 November 2008

With close to 70% of exhibition space now sold for AUSPACK 2009, the largest biennial packaging and processing machinery, materials exhibition will have something for everyone.


Amcor adopts PIQET

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Striving to be a leader across all aspects of sustainability, Amcor has set aggressive environmental targets in its Australasian operations and is taking a leadership role in working with its customers to assist them in adopting sustainable packaging products.


Packaging Impact Quick Evaluation Tool

Wednesday 19 November 2008

PIQET is an independently developed business tool that is used for rapid environmental impact assessments of packaging, now available from the Sustainable Packaging Alliance.


Pallet wrapper with one-button programmable operation

Monday 17 November 2008

Australian Warehouse Solutions (AWS) is distributing an exclusive Rhino pallet wrapper with one-button operation.


Making ginger allergy free

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Buderim Ginger has been awarded $245,100 to create an allergy free ginger product, Queensland’s Industry Minister, Desley Boyle, announced this week.


Delivering safety standards

Monday 10 November 2008

Melamine in infant milk; animals sick with viruses; e-coli on fresh vegetables - anxiety over the safety of what we put in our mouths and feed to our families has justifiably reached new heights around the world, sparking fresh government regulations and laws.


Sweet flooring solutions

Monday 02 June 2008

Specialising in quality confectionery, Crest Chocolates of Brisbane wanted a high specification flooring finish to match the rest of its high-tech facility.


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