Mike Wheeler

Jonathan Rankin named as CEO of tna

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
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AUSPACK conference speakers announced

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
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Functional packaging meets automation

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
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Coca-Cola joins straw ban bandwagon

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
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ISO 22000 explained in pictures

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
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Wine scholarships announced

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)
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Energy savings roadmap from SMC

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
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It’s Ewe Time! set to return in 2019

One of the sheep industry’s most popular extension and adoption programs, It’s Ewe Time!, will return in 2019 with a series of forums set for Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The
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Northern Tasmania declared fruit fly free

Northern Tasmania was  officially reinstated as a Pest Free Area on January 9, opening the door to domestic trade. Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud and Senator for Tasmania Steve Martin welcomed
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