Leading West Australian dairy, fruit juices and wine manufacturer, Harvey Fresh, has acquired juice processor Nugan Quality Foods, which will help make the most of the increased export demand.
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O-I Glass opens state-of-the-art Vietnam factory
O-I Glass, the company that is making the glass jars for Dick Smith’s new range of fruit spreads, has opened a manufacturing plant in Vietnam.
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Door failure causes 250,000-litre wine spill at Victoria factory
About 250 000 litres of wine poured out of a wine tank at a Victorian winery when a door failed.
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Mars factory workers stepping up industrial action
Last year the number of industrial disputes in the food manufacturing sector reached an all-time high, and 2012 doesn’t look like its getting any calmer with Mars Chocolates in Ballarat announcing it will increase action in coming weeks.
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Tip Top workers given strike approval
Workers at Tip Top’s Caning Vale factory have been given the green light to begin industrial action following three months of unsuccessful negotiations.
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SA food production up 24 per cent
Food production revenue for South Australia last year was up almost a quarter from the previous year, totalling $4.36 billion.
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Kraft plans to cut 1,600 jobs
Thousands of jobs will be eliminated at Kraft Foods in the Unites States, as the company attempts to improve its below-estimates profits.
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Committee to make second offer on Heinz Girgarre factory
The co-operative formed to keep manufacturing and tourism alive in the Girgarre region, following the relocation of the Heinz tomato processing facility, has made a second bid for the factory.
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Australians don’t like beer anymore?
The popularity of imported beers and cider is making it increasingly difficult for Australian brewers to stay afloat.
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Girgarre Heinz factory closes
Following much publicity and outrage, the Girgarre Heinz tomato processing factory was officially closed on Saturday.
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XXXX workers striking over bad Xmas bonuses
Brewery workers at one of Australia’s most iconic brands, XXXX, will strike this Christmas over a management announcement that future bonuses will depend on "good behaviour".
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Maryborough Sugar shareholders urged to accept Thai takeover bid
Shareholders of Australia’s only locally-owned sugar factory have been urged to accept a takeover bid from a Thai company.
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Pratt heirs making moves in food, packaging industries
The son-in-law of billionaire Richard Pratt is planning to turn a small packaging company in Sydney into a $1 billion enterprise.
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Atmospheric heat pumps to power Coca-Cola vending machines
Coca-Cola Japan, in conjunction with its 12 bottling companies, will implement a new atmospheric heat pump and compressor system to reduce the amount of energy used by its drink vending machines.
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Amcor, insignia executives join APPMA national board of directors
The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the national board.
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Food industry to lose 130,000 jobs by 2020
The food industry will no longer be competitive in less than a decade, and this failure will lead to 130,000 job losses across the country, the industry’s peak body says.
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Bega Cheese to merge with Tatura Milk Industries
Bega Cheese has announced its merger with Australian dairy manufacturer and exporter Tatura Milk Industries (TMI).
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No innovation caused Foster’s sale: Coca-Cola boss
Foster’s decision to sell to a foreign buyer was the result of a lack of innovation, according to Coca-Cola Amatil’s (CCA) chief executive.
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Gold Coast, the location for Australia’s first drink canning plant in 20 years
Australia's first drink canning manufacturing plant to be built in 20 years will be located in the Gold Coast, Queensland.
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No room for small food, beverage manufacturers in new market
Australia’s food and beverage industry is not doing as well as it seems, and substantial change is set to hit the sector, a new report says.
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