• The program for Future Food Systems’ annual summit, For Food’s Sake, has been released, revealing a line-up of exceptional industry experts and speakers. Explore the future of food and the role of ecosystems, and hear about successful collaborations unlocking new economic opportunities that are transforming the food landscape.
    The program for Future Food Systems’ annual summit, For Food’s Sake, has been released, revealing a line-up of exceptional industry experts and speakers. Explore the future of food and the role of ecosystems, and hear about successful collaborations unlocking new economic opportunities that are transforming the food landscape.
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The program for Future Food Systems’ annual summit, For Food’s Sake, has been released, revealing a line-up of exceptional industry experts and speakers. Explore the future of food and the role of ecosystems, and hear about successful collaborations unlocking new economic opportunities that are transforming the food landscape.

Join the conversation on exciting opportunities for Australia’s agrifood sector and form new partnerships to drive impactful outcomes for both the industry and our communities. This Summit will showcase leading examples of collaboration from across Oceania.

Our speaker lineup, featuring visionary industry leaders, renowned researchers, and passionate advocates, continues to grow. With more names to be announced, For Food’s Sake 2025 is shaping up to be our most impactful and dynamic event yet.

Taking place at Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, from 27-28 February 2025, For Food’s Sake offers a dynamic program including the summit, a gala dinner, welcoming drinks, and opportunities for businesses to showcase their products or services through a trade exhibit.

Pre-event workshops and tours of local businesses and farming operations will also be available, with additional tours on the final day, providing a comprehensive experience for all attendees.

Accommodation is filling up fast. Ensure that you reserve a room at Pacific Bay today. For accommodation enquiries relating to For Food’s Sake, please contact Pacific Bay Resort.

Focusing on the future of collaborative ecosystems, the event will bring together the community of clusters, innovation ecosystems, hubs, districts, and precincts to the mid-north coast region of Coffs Harbour.

Packaging News

Sustainable packaging achievements were recognised at the APCO Annual Awards in Sydney last night. The event celebrated organisations, and individuals, driving change towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets and beyond. PKN was there.

Adamantem Capital is bidding to acquire Close the Loop Group. The board has recommended the offer, and is realigning itself, with CEO Joe Foster stepping down from the board, as are the chairman and CFO. Foster will become chief operating officer at the company.

In one of the biggest deals ever undertaken by an ASX-listed business, Amcor is acquiring US-based Berry Group in an all-stock merger, in a move that will create a consumer and healthcare packaging business with 400 operating plants around the world.