Patties Foods appoints new chairman
Australian frozen food manufacturer Patties Foods Ltd (Patties Foods) has announced the appointment of Mark Smith as a Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Christopher Riordan. Mr Smith has extensive global experience in the manufacturing and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors across Australasia, the US, the UK and the Asia Pacific. He is a Non-executive director of Australian transport and logistics company Toll Holdings Ltd and consumer and industrial... Read more »
Dairy growth opportunities in Asia for Australian processorsAccording to the ‘Australian Food Statistics 2011-12’ report released recently by the Australia Government, Australia’s dairy exports were worth $2,311 million in 2011-12. Japan has been by far Australia’s most valuable dairy export market, with total dairy exports to Japan in 2011-12 valued at $491 million. Singapore is also currently a valuable dairy export market, with $227 million worth of Australian dairy products going there in 2011-12. Indonesian opportunities In 2011-12, Australia... Read more »
New guide for salt content measurement and assessment in foodsSwiss global manufacturer and marketer of precision instruments, Mettler Toledo, has created a guidebook for salt determination in food, in a bid to help food manufacturers rise to the challenge of controlling salt levels simply, quickly and accurately. Mettler Toledo produces precision instruments for use in industry, laboratory and retail settings. It has manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany, the UK, Switzerland and China, as well as sales and service departments in other countries, including... Read more »
Digital innovation creates new food distribution channelsThe usage of digital technologies such as mobile apps, data mining, group sharing networks and techno grocery shopping are opening the door to new food supply formats and distributorships and supply chain franchises. This article explores some recent developments. Mobile apps Mobile apps including social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, and restaurant rating apps are being used by food consumers to make buying decisions on a daily basis. Consumers are increasingly relying on these... Read more »
Wal-Mart’s same-day grocery delivery is a potential new trendUS-based supermarket giant, Wal-Mart’s trial delivery service is a possible sign that retailing is no longer about waiting for the customer to come purchase from the store, or even about offering ‘click and collect’ options. The successful retailer may need to respond to consumer demand, which could require full integration of a logistics and transport operation to better serve customers. Wal-Mart’s recent expansion into same-day delivery in selected US cities is anticipated to win points... Read more »
Visy to guide Australia’s food industry into Asian marketsAustralian recycling company Visy has announced it intends to take a leadership and guidance role to help the Australian food industry expand in Asian markets. At the opening of its new $50 Million recycled packaging plant in Sydney last Friday, Visy CEO Anthony Pratt said that Visy aimed to provide a “pivotal role” in growing the Asian market opportunities for food and beverage exports from Australia. The food industry makes up 70 per cent of the recycling company’s customer base. Mr Pratt... Read more »
Join FoodBank’s Part-time Volunteer team in MelbourneAn exciting opportunity exists to join our Donor Relations team and help us get the food and material aid products needed by the 400,000 Victorians facing hardship every year. If you or your company can offer any volunteer personnel help, this will be great! FoodBank Victoria is the main supplier of food to welfare groups throughout the State of Victoria. FoodBank Victoria needs people who can: 1. Follow up current donors on a cyclic basis to ensure on-going supply of food to FoodBank which is the... Read more »
Australian Defence looking for food suppliersThe Australian Department of Defence is inviting applicants to contact the Department to tender for the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to the Australian Defence Force at locations within nominated delivery zones around Australia. The Department of Defence intends to establish Standing Offer arrangements for an initial period of three (3) years with two (2) one year options for extension. Providers will be invited to submit a tender for the supply and delivery of one or more categories of foodstuff... Read more »
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