This week's Top 5 stories

By Pippa Haupt | 6 October 2023

Take a look at the stories that caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: JBS's $77 million Dinmore investment; Beak & Johnston opens Sydney factory; Robert Iervasi joins SPC Global board; Eden Brew reaches $25m raise goal; and highlights from Alt Proteins 23. 

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Packaging News

A&RT acquired by investors to fuel growth   Read more

A&RT acquired by investors to fuel growth

Automation & Robotics Technology has been acquired by a consortium of investors including Foodmach, Packaging Partners, Rob Niggl, and Frank Floriano, former CEO of Aldus.

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What’s cracking on shelf this Easter   Read more

What’s cracking on shelf this Easter

From fibre-based formats to premium gift tins, a PKN store check reveals how Easter chocolate packaging is evolving across Australian supermarkets and speciality chocolatiers.

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Reckitt shifts Finish tablets to paper-based packs   Read more

Reckitt shifts Finish tablets to paper-based packs

Reckitt is rolling out a 75% paper-based, kerbside recyclable pack, supplied by Mondi, for Finish dishwashing tablets in Australia, targeting a reduction in plastic use while maintaining product protection.

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