Matthews Australasia has been appointed the Australasian agent for Compact Labelling Systems. Mark Dingley, General Manager of Matthews, says, “The Compact range has both automatic and semi-automatic...

Having equipment that lets you remain competitive is just as important to manufacturers as being innovative with your products. Having reliable coding and labelling equipment that doesn’t cause downtime...

The Australian Industry Group (AI Group), which represents Australia’s major industry groups, says that manufacturing within Australia slumped in the month of June 2015. Nevertheless, the “food, beverages...

Action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has led to a refund by Coles of  $12 million to the supermarket’s suppliers. The ACCC welcomed the news from independent arbitrator,...

Coeliac Australia has released its latest food endorsement list. The list contains an approved list of gluten-free foods that are safe for Coeliacs to eat. Products on the list have a certification logo...

Mars New Zealand has received industry accolades for its launch of a radio station for dogs, K9FM. In a marketing campaign for its pet food brand, Pedigree, Mars New Zealand created the station which features...

The unrepentant voices of complaining Australian consumers are ringing loud and clear. The latest instances have impacted on two of the country’s best-known brands, Glad Wrap and Nestle’s Allen’s...

Despite convenience store 7-Eleven operating as a major distributor of Krispy Kreme in Australia, Krispy Kreme is promoting its own standalone stores and website ordering through the releasing of a new...

SunRice has launched a new range of ready-to-eat snacks called ‘SunRice Street Snacks’. The new products are inspired by street food from across the world. Street Snacks come in a foil pouch placed...

Allen Roberts is a guest contributor to Australian Food News and writes another of his regular articles here.   A short while ago, I posted “10 strategies for SME’s to beat the supermarket...