PLAY Food & Drink Business: Video News Bulletin 14 May

In the news this week: Lion, Coopers, Coles, wine research

CORRECTION: 

In this week’s episode, Kim refers to sustainability stories from our March issue as being in the current digital magazine (which is the April edition). Please click on the Special Reports tab on the top of the website for all the latest sustainability features in one place. She apologises for any confusion, it was cold, early and lightly raining!

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.