Food safety standards in a post-COVID world
On Wednesday, the 11th of March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) pronounced COVID-19 a global pandemic. In the times since, governments have put into place measures to halt the...
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Why training is the key to overcoming workforce shortages in the food industry
Skills shortages in the food industry are a hot topic, and no wonder. It’s estimated that we are currently short by 172,000 workers or more in the Australian food supply...
Read MoreIs food technology the final frontier that could save humanity?
We are presented with an important opportunity at this juncture in humanity’s history. The world’s population has doubled over the last 50 years. That’s a lot of people to feed....
Read MoreClimate change and logistics
The intersection of food chain supply and climate threats Climate change is a real force in the world today, and it is having a strong impact on multiple sectors, including...
Read MoreDo we have food security or don’t we?
Food security is a multifaceted topic. At first glance, it appears that Australia is highly food secure. Yet, when you look closer, it seems that individuals are still falling through...
Read MoreCurrent trends in supply chains and how to deal with them
There’s no doubt that the logistics industry has been through the wringer in the last few years. Global supply chains are still feeling the squeeze. In this post-COVID world, what...
Read MoreThe challenges of establishing a sustainable supply chain
Pitfalls to avoid and best practices A sustainable supply chain equally considers and implements ethical and environmentally responsible practices and commercial imperatives. The supply chain encompasses everything from sourcing raw...
Read MoreWhat is the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation in logistics?
The Chain of Responsibility concept exists in Australian legislation as part of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). It states that all parties that influence a transportation task have shared...
Read MoreGre8’s Make n Bake program delivers real change to young lives
Find out how education and workplace training make a difference At National Food Institute, we partner with various other organisations to provide training opportunities to students. Make n Bake is...
Read MoreWhat is sustainability, and what are we doing about it?
How to get started with sustainability Sustainability is one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around here and there. In the context of business, it can be an amorphous phrase...
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