PLAY Food & Drink Business: News Bulletin 30 July

In the news this week: Unilever, Marley Spoon, Xero SME report, Food Agility CRC

Correction: In today's video, editor Kim Berry says Unilever is selling parts of its tea business. A company spokesperson has clarified that it is separating parts of the tea business off into a separate entity which it will continue to own.

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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.