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Whey protein inquiry calls for tighter rules after missteps lead to botulism scare
Risk & Compliance

Whey protein inquiry calls for tighter rules after missteps lead to botulism scare

Stage two of a government inquiry into Fonterra Cooperative Group's whey protein contamination scare has recommended the Ministry for Primary Indus.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2014

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Don’t slip up on office canteen flooring
Facilities management

Don’t slip up on office canteen flooring

Slip-resistant, hygienic flooring is vital in office canteens to reduce injury risks, control bacteria and meet safety rules.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Cut confusion around environmentally-friendly plastics, experts urge
Supply Chain

Cut confusion around environmentally-friendly plastics, experts urge

Consumers are being misled by confusing plastic labels, as experts call for clearer standards and tougher government oversight.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
Making food production safer
Food safety

Making food production safer

Hygienic cabling and sealed components can cut contamination risk, reduce shutdowns and help food makers meet strict cleaning demands.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication
Supply Chain

Provida’s distribution centres offered for syndication

Investors can buy into four North Island warehouses leased back to Provida, with the scheme targeting a projected 8 per cent annual return.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe
Productivity

Keeping commercial kitchens clean and safe

Commercial kitchen staff could save time and reduce spill-related accidents as 3M’s new pad cuts baked-on food faster and lasts longer.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Chemical coatings keep floors safe
3M

Chemical coatings keep floors safe

The new water-based coating reduces stripping and deep scrubbing, cutting chemical exposure while helping floors stay safer and harder-wearing.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month
Government

Trading partners learnt of 1080 threat last month

International trading partners first learnt of threats to contaminate New Zealand-manufactured infant milk formula with 1080 poison in February, more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015
Skellerup 1H profit falls 10%, missing forecast, annual profit growth to stall
Skellerup

Skellerup 1H profit falls 10%, missing forecast, annual profit growth to stall

Skellerup's 1H profit dips by 10%, missing targets, with zero growth forecast amid Aussie mining sector cutbacks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
A2 Milk changes Chinese supply approach for infant formula
Shares

A2 Milk changes Chinese supply approach for infant formula

A2 Milk Co has agreed to make China State Farm Holdings Shanghai the sole importer of its a2Platinum infant formula while the milk marketer will ta.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
Decisions on controversial High Value Nutrition funding to be made by year end
Unified Communications

Decisions on controversial High Value Nutrition funding to be made by year end

The first and largest of the government's controversial National Science Challenges, High Value Nutrition, will reach agreement by year's end on wh.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014