Trade Practices Act Compliance Training
November 5, 2008

Joe Lederman, expert in food law, presents an in-depth exploration of food labelling and food marketing claims under the Trade Practices Act. This seminar will suit everyone involved in food product development, marketing, quality assurance, food sales and food business development, and also senior management concerned with risks associated with product claims. Time: Tuesday 25th November; 9am - 4.30pm Location: Level 6, 313 La Trobe Street Melbourne Cost: $880.00 (inc GST) per person More information... ...Read more »

Foodservice Industry Awards of Excellence 08
October 1, 2008

The FIA (Foodservice Industry Association Vic/Tas) will again recognise excellence in the foodservice industry with a gala dinner in October. When: Friday 24 October 2008 Time: 6.30pm - 12am for Pre-dinner drinks, Dinner, Awards and Dancing Where: RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne For more information please visit: www.foodserviceindustry.asn.au/  Read More →

Eco-labelling and “green” marketing of food - legal issues
September 24, 2008

With increased consumer awareness of environmental issues, food businesses are also increasingly seeking to make claims in relation to the environmental or “green” credentials of their products. The WA Food Industry Association seminar will cover the legal issues in making such claims including but not limited to: “food miles”, “carbon”-related claims, “environmentally friendly” or “environmentally safe”, “green”, “biodegradable”,... ...Read more »

WA FIA Seminar: Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing
August 31, 2008

The West Australian Food Industry Association is to run a seminar outlining methods to reduce costs in food and beverage manufacturing. Martin Lienert, Technical Advisor at FIA and an ex-Nestle Production Manager, and David Richens, Manufacturing Excellence Coach with Improve Group, will discuss the “lean” concept in the food and beverage sector and cover issues like: • Identifying and eliminating “lean” waste in the food and beverage industry • Lean Culture - Leveraging... ...Read more »

Foodservice Industry Association (Vic/Tas) Forum: Health - The Richness of the Future
August 8, 2008

The Foodservice Association is holding a Forum focusing on health issues and, in particular, looking at opportunities for you to engage in business solutions and understanding of some of the recent changes within this sector. Life Saving Headquarters, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne, VIC Tuesday 26th August from 7am www.foodserviceindustry.asn.au/ foodservice@ihug.com.au   Read More →

Organic Expo
July 15, 2008

Oceania’s biggest organic expo is to be held in Sydney and will showcase thousands of certified organic products and over 200 exhibitors. Trade passes are available free of charge, with interesting seminars, great networking opportunities and a demonstration stage among the highlights of the expo. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW 25-27 July www.organicexpo.com.au  Read More →

Foodpro 2008
April 3, 2008

The food and beverage manufacturing industry’s biggest event in Australia returns in 2008. It will showcase the latest innovations in the industry and provide a great opportunity for networking with thousands of industry professionals. Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre July 21-24  Read More →