The Top 5 stories of the week

By Pippa Haupt | 22 September 2023

Take a look at the stories that caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: What price, Costa Group; the souring between Synlait and a2 Milk; Lamb Weston expanding its local spuds operations, Top Shelf International leadership formalities, and Toowoomba – home to the World’s Best Bacon.  

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APCO bolsters leadership team, gears up for reform   Read more

APCO bolsters leadership team, gears up for reform

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Packaging reform enters supply chain spotlight   Read more

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Beverage sector backs packaging reform   Read more

Beverage sector backs packaging reform

The Australian Beverages Council has renewed calls for urgent national packaging reform, saying global supply disruptions highlight the need for stronger domestic recycling and harmonised EPR.

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