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Vegemite owner Bega Cheese has inked a deal which sees the spread blended with chocolate, yoghurt, dates, and banana in Boost Juice stores.

The juice and smoothie bar is calling it the Vegemite Boost, and notes similarities to salted caramel – with an Aussie twist.

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Available as part of Boost Juice’s new Aussie Milk Bar range, each smoothie is made with real fruit and an added twist.

Other Aussie classics include Rocky Road and Cookies & Creme.

Boost Juice CMO Joanne Bradley says the company has been looking at ways to think outside the square in product development. 

Packaging News

APCO has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, the second report released this year in line with its commitment to improving timeliness and relevance of data. 

The AFGC has welcomed government progress towards implementing clear, integrated and consistent changes to packaging across Australia, but says greater clarity is needed on design standards.

It’s been a tumultuous yet progressive year in packaging in Australia, with highs and lows playing out against a backdrop of uncertainty caused in part by the dangling sword of DCCEEW’s proposed Packaging Reform, and in part by the mounting pressure of rising manufacturing costs. Lindy Hughson reviews the top stories for 2024.