Tag: food processing
Victoria’s Regional Growth Fund helps vegetable farm expand and create jobs
The Victorian Coalition Government is investing $1.5 million from the Regional Growth Fund to help a Gippsland vegetable farm Covino Farms Pty Ltd. transform...
SA Government gives more than half a million dollars for Spring Gully equipment upgrade
The South Australian government has announced more than half a million dollars in grant for local food manufacturer Spring Gully.
Spring Gully, a manufacturer of...
Food industry welcomes preliminary findings on dumped imports
An investigation being conducted by the Anti-Dumping Commission has released preliminary findings which have determined that Italian preserved tomatoes are being dumped in Australia.
The...
Australian food and beverage manufacturing stabilises, according to industry report
The Australian food and beverage industry, the country’s largest manufacturing sector, has proved to be resilient in the midst of difficult times after an...
Victoria’s newest dairy cooperative launches new milk brand
A new brand of fresh milk from a new dairy cooperative has been launched in the market this week.
Green Pastures, the latest label to...
More highly skilled workers are needed to grow food industry according to study
A recent study conducted on the Australian food industry found that more highly skilled workers are needed in order to capitalise on growth opportunities,...
Tasmanian government shows support for King Island beef producers
Applications are now open for Target 120, a Tasmanian Government-funded assistance program for King Island beef producers first announced in September.
Tasmanian Minister for Primary...
McCain Foods to close down SA potato processing plant
Food processing company McCain Foods has announced the closure of its potato processing plant in South Australia, cutting 59 staff out of their jobs.
The...
SPC boss expresses frustration over governments’ lack of support for local food industry
Food canning company SPC Ardmona is appalled by the lack of support being provided by the Federal and Victorian Governments for the Australian food...
It’s not just a fad, gluten-free foods are here to stay
An ABC News feature by Kerry Staight on the emerging market of gluten-free foods says around ten to 15 percent of the population in...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
