Video News Bulletin: 17 October

In the news this week: Foodbank Hunger Report, Treasury Wines Estate, The Aussie Plant Based Co., Australian Vintage, Goodman Fielder, Roma Food Group, Orgran, Suntory House, and Top 100 Food & Drink Companies Report. 

 

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Packaging News

Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka blueberry brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group.

This year’s board election for peak industry body, the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association, saw one of the closest contests in recent years, with the highest voter turnout compared to previous rounds, and a hard-fought campaign from nominees.

As the government trumpets headline inflation figures coming down, the reality for many manufacturing businesses is that government charges themselves are skyrocketing, putting a significant burden on business.