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

Opal completes sale of bags business   Read more

Opal completes sale of bags business

Opal has sold its Australian and New Zealand bag manufacturing business to an affiliate of The Magan Group, with no production interruptions expected during the transition.

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7 Oct 2026
Pope Packaging expands Adelaide sacks plant   Read more

Pope Packaging expands Adelaide sacks plant

Pope Packaging has completed the largest single project in its 70-year history, doubling printing capacity and increasing converting capacity at its South Australian paper sacks facility.

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30 Sep 2026
Element Logic adds Ranpak packaging automation   Read more

Element Logic adds Ranpak packaging automation

Element Logic has entered a strategic global partnership with Ranpak to integrate packaging automation, including box forming, right sizing and paper-based protection, into its warehouse solutions.

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30 Sep 2026