Welcome to our June issue, with special features on Food Waste (page 20), Bakery Business (page 30), Supply Chain & Logistics (page 36), and Testing & Measuring (page 40).
On the cover
The iconic Rosella brand is the first in Australia to commercially adopt Tetra Pak’s Tetra Recart packaging, replacing the traditional metal can for its relaunched soup range - see page 8 for the why and how.
Editor’s pick
A blend of art and science
This month’s Rising Star (page 10) is Brigid Woolnough and her premium chocolate company Kokopod. The business started in her kitchen and now has its own commercial premises, a team of eight, and more than 300 stockists around the country and sights set on overseas markets. She even makes chocolates to serve on a cheese platter.
Jumping Junipers
It is a rare day we don’t get news of a distillery launching a NoLo version of their spirits. We talk to Paul Baggio, the founder and chief distiller of The Craft & Co, about what it takes to remove the alcohol but not the flavour. From page 12.
A golden anniversary
Global food and taste company Kerry is celebrating 50 years this year. Its CEO and president of Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, John Calahane, is celebrating his own anniversary of 20 years with the company. Food and Drink Business caught up with him to reflect on his time with Kerry and what he’s seeing in the market today. Read the interview on page 16.
Wasting no time
Australia’s response to its food waste crisis is picking up pace, with sector action plans coming into force. Stop Food Waste Australia chief operating officer Mark Barthel provides an update on the progress towards halving food waste by 2030. From page 20.
Links in the chain
With nearly all the discussion about supply chain disruption focusing on the financial implications, yoghurt company Chobani decided to take a different approach. Read about what they did from page 38.
The Fast 5
Each issue we ask industry leaders about their working life (page 50). This month we spoke to Frucor Suntory CEO Darren Fullerton.
