A report released today by the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) has found that Australia’s food industry needs more highly skilled workers to grow new export markets in the Asian region.
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UN calls for innovative thinking to reduce food waste
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for innovative thinking in an effort to measure and cut global food loss and food waste.
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Too early to celebrate a manufacturing recovery: survey
The second Cirrus Media Industrials online poll suggests that those in the industry believe it’s too early to say that things are improving for manufacturers, despite September being the first month of growth since June 2011.
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Simon Johnson pops-up at MLC centre
Simon Johnson launched his first ever Sydney CBD pop-up store on 17 October.
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Creating a social currency: marketing today’s food brands
Consumers are bombarded with marketing messages 24/7, so for today’s food brands and manufacturers, the creation of successful advertising campaigns has become very challenging.
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Fonterra announces $72m upgrade to mozzarella plant
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has announced its plan to invest $72 million into its Clandeboye mozzarella plant as the company expands its share in the global foodservice market
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Manufacturing industry throws its weight behind Abbott government [survey]
A recent survey conducted by Cirrus Media's Industrials Group has confirmed Australia's manufacturing industry believes the Abbott government will be good for business.
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Tip Top opens QLD bakery after $9m upgrade
Tip Top Bakeries, owned by George Weston Foods, has completed a $9 million upgrade of its Springwood factory in Queensland.
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McCain Foods announces closure of SA potato plant and job losses
McCain Foods has announced that 59 jobs will be lost following the closure of its South Australian Penola potato processing plant.
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Prioritise agriculture and support small producers: lessons on World Food Day
Australia can help alleviate world hunger by investing in its agricultural industries and supporting small-scale producers, says Oxfam Australia's food policy advisor.
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The ultimate iron chef – when 3D printers invade the kitchen
Printing food seems more like an idea based in Star Trek rather than in the average home. But recent advances in 3D printing (known formally as additive manufacturing) are driving the concept closer to reality.
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Emotive video shines light on palm oil production [video]
Californian environmental organisation, the Rainforest Action Network has released an emotive video to promote awareness on the realities of unsustainable palm oil production.
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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain launches reality iron man show
Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain together with Sydney based marketing agency Brand Faction, are about to launch a new eight part Ironman reality TV show.
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UK Food and Drink Federation launches new ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ initative
The UK’s peak representative body for the food and beverage manufacturing sector, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new initiative titled the ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ (SIM) program.
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ISR helps manufacturers overcome consumer ‘pack rage’ with accessible packaging
Initial Scientific Review (ISR) an initiative developed as a collaboration between Arthritis Australia, Nestle, NSW Health and Georgia Tech, is encouraging manufacturers to address the issue of ‘Pack rage’ by developing more accessible packaging.
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Associated British Foods rejects Oxfam’s land grab accusations
Associated British Foods (ABF) has released a statement in response to a report published by Oxfam yesterday which alleged that ABF, along with beverage giant Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, were not being proactive enough in stopping sugar land grabs throughout their network of suppliers.
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Oxfam urges beverage giants to proactively address sugar land grabs
International aid agency, Oxfam has commissioned a new report titled ‘Sugar Rush’ which accuses beverage and food manufacturing giants including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo of not being proactive enough in stopping land grabs and conflicts throughout their networks of suppliers.
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Food leads manufacturing growth:PMI
The Australian PMI has recorded its first positive result since June 2011, recording an overall score of 51.7 points for September, and the food and beverage industry is leading the way.
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Why we made the switch to solar: Spiess Australia
Tony Klausner, managing director of Spiess Australia Smallgoods, explains why the company, which specialises in air-dried meat products,switched to solar power.
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Multi-national food companies accused of undermining health policies
Governments across the world are being called on to counteract the influence that multi-national food companies are having on stalling healthy food policies.
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