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

Holy Carp swims into global awards finals   Read more

Holy Carp swims into global awards finals

Australian packaging innovation is up for global recognition at the 2026 Sustainability Awards, with Heliograf and Vert Design's compostable soy sauce fish shortlisted in the Renewables category.

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Mondelez invests $8m in Scoresby packaging upgrade   Read more

Mondelez invests $8m in Scoresby packaging upgrade

Mondelez International has marked the 50th anniversary of its Scoresby confectionery factory with an $8m investment in packaging technology to support future growth and manufacturing capability.

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3 Jun 2026
Unpackit Awards: Milk kegs win, hybrid cans lose   Read more

Unpackit Awards: Milk kegs win, hybrid cans lose

A reusable milk keg system that has eliminated millions of plastic bottles has taken out top honours in the inaugural Unpackit Awards, while a controversial plastic-and-aluminium iced drink container has been named Australia's worst packaging.

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