When it comes to choosing a bulk packaging system, every business has its own unique needs. There are different types of bulk packaging systems available on the market, and each machine comes with its
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Tetra Pak announces new US$110 million Vietnam factory
Bolstered by rapid consumption growth and increasing customer needs in the Asia Pacific region, leading food processing and packaging solutions company Tetra Pak today announced their US$110 million investment
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AFGC warns of tough times ahead for food makers
The latest Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) annual industry snapshot State of the Industry 2016 shows a 14 per cent increase in Australia’s food and grocery exports in 2015-16
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Food conveyor cleaning nozzles
According to Techpro, food conveyor cleaning can now be done quicker and also more cost effectively.
While manual conveyor cleaning is regularly undertaken to ensure Australia’s first-class food hygiene
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Woolworths’ SPC tomato deal canned, fruit contract uncertain
Woolworths will no longer source tinned tomatoes from SPC Ardmona in Shepparton, and won’t say whether it will continue to buy tinned fruit from the Goulburn Valley cannery.
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Tomra acquires Compac for A$65m
Norway’s Tomra Systems has agreed to a buyout deal of NZ$70m (A$65m) for Kiwi fruit sorting company Compac Holdings.
The 100 per cent acquisition of the Auckland based packhouse automation systems
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Have we finally entered the age of the Chato?
Potato has long been in the staple diet for the Australian diet. However, with rising global consumerism and increasing concerns over food security, the market looks to be turning towards alternative and
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Aussie wine scoops three gold CWSA Awards
Calabria Wines has outclassed the competition at the recent China Wine & Spirits Awards, taking home three Gold Medals from the competition, including the prestigious Double Gold.
The company’s
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Coffee company receives $225,000 grant, hires ex-auto workers
Coffee company Industry Beans has been awarded a Victorian government grant of $225,000 under a program aimed at creating jobs for former auto industry workers.
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Australia’s drinking quantity decreases but quality increases
Australians say they are drinking less but better with our per capita spend on alcohol rising as we seek out more premium alcoholic beverages, according to a new report released today.
The emma (Enhanced
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Embracing change
Change is inevitable and manufacturers who resist it will struggle to survive in today’s competitive market.
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Fonterra axes 30 jobs from Hamilton Canpac plant
There is sadness among workers as Fonterra cuts 30 jobs from its Hamilton packaging facility Canpac.
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Industry winning the fight against better food labelling
Most people doing their grocery shopping are probably blissfully unaware of the industry lobbying and backroom politics that determines what information appears on food labels.
So let’s start with some
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The top five trends in product ID for 2016
Product identification is an increasingly essential feature of logistics operations. Mark Dingley looks at how it will develop and evolve this year.
Product identification is continuously evolving. Sometimes
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Busy weekends offer opportunities for premium breakfast products
As the fast-paced nature of twenty-first century life continues to change breakfast from an enjoyable pastime to a chore, consumers are increasingly seeking out convenience foods in the morning. While
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Not all bad news for manufacturing jobs: survey
Manufacturing workers have some reasons to be optimistic about their employment futures, a survey has found.
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Food Magazine Awards in focus: Employer of the Year
This award is for a company that employs and fosters staff that are engaged in strategic goals and company values.
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Sanford likely to cut 230 workers from Christchurch seafood factory
Fishing group Sanford is likely to cut 230 workers from its Christchurch mussel processing plant because of a shortage of natural spat supply.
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Good news for manufacturing jobs
Hiring intentions in the manufacturing sector are up seven percentage points on this time last year.
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Goodman Fielder ordered to pay ex-plant manager $87k
A New Zealand Goodman Fielder ex-plant manager will receive $87,300 after he claims he was forced to resign.
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