This week’s Top 5 stories

Take a look at the stories that caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: ACCC approves Coles and Saputo deal; Ingham’s capacity expansions; Queensland’s Beefys Pies sells for $10 million; new AFGC research on processed foods, and first female chair appointed at Coopers Brewery. 

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Packaging News

Following a rigorous two-stage judging process, finalists in the 2026 Women in Packaging Awards have been selected, reflecting the depth of talent, leadership and innovation shaping Australasia’s packaging sector.

Australia’s plastic packaging industry bracing for prolonged disruption, as conflict in the Middle East continues to drive sharp increases in resin costs, freight rates and supply uncertainty.

ASX-listed Papyrus Australia is progressing towards commercialisation of a proprietary process that converts banana plantation waste into refined pulp for use across paper, board and packaging applications.