food and beverage manufacturing

The Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) says targeted support and investment in Australian medical technology, including in digital health records, should be a top priority of the federal government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS). The academy shares the strategy’s vision for Australia to be recognised as a high quality, sustainable manufacturing nation, and argues that … Continue reading ATSE nominates top priorities for the Modern Manufacturing Strategy road maps →

The Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) has expanded for the first time since July, increasing by 9.6 points to 56.3 in October. Solid growth in Australian manufacturing saw production, employment, sales and exports moving into positive territory. Readings above 50 points indicate expansion in activity, with higher results indicating a … Continue reading Australian manufacturing PMI surges in October →

Japanese beverage company Lion has denied claims that the XXXX Brisbane brewery will be closing, following reports that the facility would be shut due to pay disputes. Lion spokesperson Dan Holland has assured that the brewery will not be closing and is in fact looking to hire five more people. “There are no job losses or … Continue reading Owner denies closure of iconic QLD brewery →