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In our first ICYMI for 2024, see which stories caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: Perfection Fresh in court over alleged workplace sexual harassment; Sara Lee acquired by Quinn family; PepsiCo found liable in landmark court decision; beer and spirits industries call for excise rate freeze, and Eighth Day Foods’ major whitefish breakthrough. 

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Packaging News

APCO has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, the second report released this year in line with its commitment to improving timeliness and relevance of data. 

The AFGC has welcomed government progress towards implementing clear, integrated and consistent changes to packaging across Australia, but says greater clarity is needed on design standards.

It’s been a tumultuous yet progressive year in packaging in Australia, with highs and lows playing out against a backdrop of uncertainty caused in part by the dangling sword of DCCEEW’s proposed Packaging Reform, and in part by the mounting pressure of rising manufacturing costs. Lindy Hughson reviews the top stories for 2024.