Having the right energy strategy can improve reliability and sustainability while reducing energy bills as Nicolas Larue reports.
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Most imported ‘extra virgin’ olive oil not up to standard: research
Most imported olive oil being sold as ‘extra virgin’ does not meet international or local quality standards, according to research commissioned by the Australian Olive Association.
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Taking the lead in food safety
With food safety and the presence of food-borne hazards such an important issue in today’s food and beverage industry, manufacturers around the world are taking note of Atlas Copco’s recent accreditation
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Senate inquiry into red meat processing calls for changes to address industry fears
Senators are calling for an overhaul of the red meat processing industry in an attempt to reform the sector.
Findings from the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport call
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Fonterra follows Murray Goulburn lead and slashes milk prices
Australian dairy farmers received another blow yesterday as dairy processor Fonterra cut the price it pays suppliers by more than 10 per cent.
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Two Murray Goulburn directors quit in two days
Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn said on Wednesday that Special Director, Kiera Grant has resigned from its board.
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Sustainable, recyclable, light weight beer kegs hit US market
Lightweight Containers has launched UniKeg, a family of lightweight recyclable beer kegs that don’t require return transport.
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Blue ribbon ice cream recalled
Unilever Australia has recalled 1.25l and 2l tubs of Blue Ribbon ice cream tubs because of fears they may contain plastic pieces.
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‘Living here will make you fat’ – do we need a public health warning?
Governments have invested billions in efforts to prevent obesity, yet Australians keep getting fatter, especially in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage.
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Parents should beware of baby and toddler snack foods: CHOICE
Despite their claims of being nutritious, packaged snack foods for babies and toddlers are often not as healthy as they seem, according to CHOICE.
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Is the dairy industry in Australia set to sour?
Over the past 10 years, the Australian dairy industry has performed something of a miracle considering the various circumstances it faced. Sam Murden asks if this is likely to continue.
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Sunrice to delay ASX listing, restructure
Monopoly rice exporter SunRice has put its planned float on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on hold because of a review by one of its joint venture partners.
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Federal budget reveals suite of changes for winemakers
The 2016 budget has delivered wine tax reforms to clamp down on rorts that have plagued the industry for years.
The Federal Government says its wine equalisation tax (WET) reforms will save $300 million
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Tax cuts “a shot in the arm” for small business: Ai Group
Last night’s federal budget included cuts to company tax rates for small businesses, which have been welcomed by industry groups.
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Murray Goulburn meets dairy farmers to explain milk price cuts
Dairy processor Murray Goulburn management yesterday met with dairy farmers for the first time since its decision to cut the price it pays suppliers.
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Operation Hayride targeting dangerous imported food products closes
Operation Hayride targeted prohibited food items unlawfully imported from South Korea during an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease, resulting in 12 prosecutions.
The last prosecution from Operation
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Researchers to present plant-based food packaging
Norwegian researchers have developed plant-based food packaging that extends the shelf-life of food and also lets consumers know it is no longer fresh enough to eat.
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Packaging innovation for the food industry
Packaging solutions such as grab-and-go packaged produce or fresh meat products that can go straight from the retailer’s chiller case into the oven or microwave are growing in popularity.
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NSW bakery fined over salmonella outbreak
Betta Maid, an Unanderra bakery which closed last year, has been fined for selling unsafe food and breaching hygiene standards.
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Austral Fisheries reaping the benefits of ERP software
Recent developments included moving Greentree to the cloud and equipping Austral’s sales staff with Greentree-4Sales, for greater efficiency on the move.
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