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Friday 19 December 2008

Dates for your diary: What's coming up in the international food industry calendar?


Government going green gives groceries grief

Wednesday 17 December 2008

The Australian Food and Grocery Council has warned that the federal government’s plans to cut greenhouse emissions by between 5% and 15% by 2020 has the potential to compromise the domestic and international competiveness of Australia’s food industry.


Feature on Pet Food

Monday 15 December 2008

FOOD Magazine invites editorial contributions and story ideas for its pet food feature in the February 2009 issue.


Super-foods or super-frauds?

Friday 05 December 2008

The news is in. Functional foods are super popular and suppliers cannot keep up with demand. But is the hype justified?


Continuing research and innovation

Monday 01 December 2008

NZ's newest crown research organisation, the NZ Institute for Plant and Food Research, has opened its doors for business.


Thirst quenchingly green

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Victorian-based Cool Change Natural Spring Water has launched Australia’s first spring water packaged in a bottle made from plants, as they seek to go green in an industry often criticised for its lack of sustainability.


Dairy scandal creates opportunities

Monday 10 November 2008

Sinogie Consulting, a research and consulting company with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, has conducted a survey to establish how the Chinese milk contamination scandal is likely to affect those involved in the FMCG sector.


Innovation in Australia - changes affront

Monday 10 November 2008

The FMCG industry is innovating at a rapid pace, with new products and processes regularly being developed, as Australian business tries its best to remain internationally competitive.


China's dairy industry turmoil

Monday 10 November 2008

Blame it on western demand for cheap food or lack of domestic controls in place, but the current milk crisis has led to the public scrutiny on food products as never before.


Science is the future

Friday 11 July 2008

Scientific research is essential to the future of New Zealand's food industry, according to AgResearch CEO, Dr Andrew West.


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