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New GM food definitions approved for food safety

Following an extensive review, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved updated definitions for genetically modified (GM) food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code). Read More

Dae HongJune 19, 2025, 9:22 amJune 19, 2025

News, Packaging

New country of origin labelling to be introduced

Coming into effect from 1 July 2026, mandatory country of origin labelling (CoOL) for seafood will be introduced to menus in hospitality venues, allowing consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. Read More

Dae HongMarch 24, 2025, 9:57 amApril 2, 2025

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University of Adelaide students join food waste fight

This week is Food Waste Action Week, and three University of Adelaide undergraduate students are helping the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre in a major research project.
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Alexandra HaynesMarch 9, 2022, 7:34 amMarch 10, 2022

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Report says packaging needs clearer labels

The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has published a report discussing the standard of environmental labelling on packaging in Australia. The report has identified something that the Australian Packaging
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Mike WheelerSeptember 2, 2020, 9:33 amSeptember 2, 2020

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Organic mislabelling key focus for September

The issue of products falsely claiming to be ‘organic’ on packaging will be the key focus of this year’s Australian Organic Awareness Month (AOAM). Each September the annual event shines a spotlight
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Mike WheelerAugust 31, 2020, 11:35 amAugust 31, 2020

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Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins

The Federal Government has begun an evaluation of Australia’s country of origin food labelling system to make sure it’s working for both Aussie consumers and businesses. Minister for Industry, Science
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Mike WheelerAugust 3, 2020, 9:58 amAugust 3, 2020

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Accessible packaging design is the key to helping consumers

How many times have we all grabbed a knife to open a pack of food, spilt it across the kitchen because the pack was too hard to open, been unable to read the text on the pack (even with glasses on) and
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Mike WheelerMarch 11, 2020, 7:37 amMarch 12, 2020

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Provisional programme released for AIP Conference

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) released their provisional program today for the biennial 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference which will cover a broad range of topics relating to the
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Mike WheelerFebruary 18, 2020, 7:31 amFebruary 18, 2020

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Having a trusted foundation for global food safety

As the challenges of food safety intensify throughout the world, so does the need for global traceability. Consumers put their trust in the food they eat, and the supply chains that deliver those products.
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Mike WheelerDecember 19, 2019, 10:46 amDecember 19, 2019

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Why send 750 million soiled absorbent pads to landfill if there is a better way?

Reducing the use of packaging materials is one of the aspects that will help lead to a sustainable future. When re-designing plastic trays for ANZ’s fresh red meat sector, Sealed Air Australia ventured
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Mike WheelerNovember 26, 2019, 7:47 amNovember 26, 2019

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The importance of food and beverage labelling

Food labelling – it can be a minefield. In an era of food allergens, many imported products, as well as a bevy of health and safety regulations, food and beverage manufacturers have their work cut out
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Mike WheelerNovember 18, 2019, 7:50 amApril 6, 2020

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Bans are effective, but not the endgame in solving the plastic problem

Plastic is an incredible material. It can be airtight and watertight, moulded to any shape, clear or coloured, shock-resistant, lightweight, and is chemically stable. Unfortunately, these last two features
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Mike WheelerNovember 6, 2019, 8:46 amNovember 6, 2019

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Gas the key to fledging micro-brewing industry

Craft brewing has taken off in Australia over the past five years. Driven by consumer demand for something a little different outside the main brands. These usually one- or two-person bands are making
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Mike WheelerOctober 22, 2019, 7:05 amOctober 22, 2019

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The role that resealable packaging plays in minimising food waste

With Australia producing 7.3 million tonnes of food waste across the supply and consumption chain, and a Federal Government National Food Waste Strategy to halve food waste that goes to landfill by 2030,
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Mike WheelerOctober 21, 2019, 7:47 amOctober 22, 2019

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Developing new processes for new ingredients

Crispy roasted crickets were recently served in a sushi restaurant in London, re-igniting the discussion about integrating insects into consumer diets. However, less thought has been given to what industry
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Mike WheelerOctober 10, 2019, 8:38 amOctober 10, 2019

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Caspak streamlines Australasian businesses

Sister companies, Caspak Australia and Caspak New Zealand, who specialise in flexible packaging, have merged their operations and brands. While financial management of the companies will remain country-based,
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Mike WheelerOctober 3, 2019, 9:14 amOctober 3, 2019

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Nestlé inaugurates packaging research institute

Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Institute of Packaging Sciences, the first-of-its-kind in the food industry. The new Institute enables Nestlé to accelerate its efforts to bring functional, safe
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Mike WheelerSeptember 18, 2019, 11:10 amSeptember 18, 2019

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Huge bounty from local and overseas vendors at Fine Foods Australia

Fine Food Australia opened to large crowds at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC) with a massive range of products and services on display. This included a huge contingent from China, as well
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Mike WheelerSeptember 10, 2019, 8:58 amSeptember 11, 2019

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Western Sydney to put lab-grown meat on the menu

Western Sydney could become a national base for the production of meat grown from animal stem cells under an ambitious plan supported by the NSW Government. NSW Minister for Jobs, Investment and Western
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Mike WheelerAugust 29, 2019, 9:28 amAugust 29, 2019

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Coke campaign to reiterate recycling commitments

Coca-Cola Australia has launched a new campaign to thank Australians for recycling. It follows the announcement earlier this year that seven out of 10 of Coca-Cola’s range of drink bottles in Australia
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Mike WheelerAugust 26, 2019, 11:28 amAugust 26, 2019

labelling

New GM food definitions approved for food safety

New country of origin labelling to be introduced

University of Adelaide students join food waste fight

Report says packaging needs clearer labels

Organic mislabelling key focus for September

Country of origin food labelling evaluation begins

Accessible packaging design is the key to helping consumers

Provisional programme released for AIP Conference

Having a trusted foundation for global food safety

Why send 750 million soiled absorbent pads to landfill if there is a better way?

The importance of food and beverage labelling

Bans are effective, but not the endgame in solving the plastic problem

Gas the key to fledging micro-brewing industry

The role that resealable packaging plays in minimising food waste

Developing new processes for new ingredients

Caspak streamlines Australasian businesses

Nestlé inaugurates packaging research institute

Huge bounty from local and overseas vendors at Fine Foods Australia

Western Sydney to put lab-grown meat on the menu

Coke campaign to reiterate recycling commitments

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