• Mars Food Australia's facility in Berkley Vale on the New South Wales Central Coast has six lines and more than 14 types of packaging. (Image: Mars Food Australia)
    Mars Food Australia's facility in Berkley Vale on the New South Wales Central Coast has six lines and more than 14 types of packaging. (Image: Mars Food Australia)
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Wow. What a world we live in. Everything seems to be changing on an almost minute-by-minute basis. Many of us are under intense stress, professionally and personally. But the sun will rise and we will go on. Also, our latest issue is here! Readers, I am SO proud of this issue.

EDITOR'S PICK

More than milk

Our cover story is on Gippsland Jersey and the dairy farmers behind it, Sallie Jones and Steve Ronalds. If you need a story about triumph over adversity this is your go-to. It starts on page 10.

AI for people and process

To say AI is a buzzword is almost an understatement. Our interview with the CEO of AI company Complexica, Matt Michalewicz, provides insights into whether AI is the right answer for your business as well as the company's latest project with The Costa Group. It's part of our Materials Handling and Logistics feature, which starts on page 32.

Environmental matters

There is a treasure trove of stories in our environment feature this issue which showcase the proactive work being done by food and beverage manufacturers. Mars Food Australia, Lion, Yume, Suez and Coca-Cola Amatil are market leaders, but we are seeing more and more action from businesses across the spectrum. From page 16.

And in our Meat, Fish & Poultry feature Petar Pirovic talks about the 10-year path to an organic free-range egg farm, page 26.

 

And so much more - it is all there in just one click.

Packaging News

The PKN Women in Packaging Awards returns for 2026, inviting nominations to recognise the women delivering impact, innovation and leadership across the Australasian packaging value chain.

Close the Loop Limited has reported mixed half-year results for the period ended 31 December 2025, with its Packaging Division delivering double-digit growth and providing a stabilising influence across the Group.

Fonterra Oceania has rolled out Amcor’s AmPrima Recycle-Ready flexible packaging for shredded cheese, replacing multi-material laminates in one of dairy’s most technically demanding formats.