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Amcor will boost its investment in ePac Flexible Packaging by $45 million, signalling the global packaging giant’s confidence in the digitally-based flexible packaging market, and ePac’s ability to scale.

Climate crises, a pandemic, and rising inflation are now table stakes for business. Vitasoy Australia MD David Tyack explains how the company embedded “Let’s Grow a Better World” into its operations.

Ferrero Australia has marked local sustainability achievements at its Lithgow factory and celebrated the launch of the ‘Nutella Loves Aussie Recipes’ campaign.

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Daniel Kitay was his own first customer, creating confectionery company Funday Sweets out of frustration at a lack of low sugar lollies. Pippa Haupt writes.

Australia’s largest dairy co-operative, Norco, says it will have to retrench 170 employees, after failing to secure the financial support it was seeking from the federal government for its flood recovery. Norco says potentially 240 jobs may go without adequate funding.

Seafood Industry Australia says its whole-of-industry Export Market Strategic Plan is a first for the sector, capitalising on cohesion forged during Covid.

Coles is partnering with Mort & Co Grassdale Feedlot in Queensland, and DSM to trial feed supplement Bovaer on cattle in a bid to reduce methane emissions.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) latest Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Alinta Energy brings the beverage giant closer to its goal of 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025.

Food waste startup Good & Fugly has made its debut in Melbourne, launching deliveries in the city, following its recent crowdfunding campaign to assist its move down south.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have identified that foods that are good for us and can help build our immune systems are also better for the environment.

Endeavour Group has launched MixIn by Endeavour, a retail media arm for suppliers to promote products through its stores and hotels, as well as access its digital assets.

Soy product manufacturer King International says its latest product, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) will be made using soybeans grown in Queensland.

After years of sustainable practice and the backing of celebrity chefs, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod is still committed to its sustainability principles while building greater consumer awareness. Pippa Haupt writes.

A project between leading premium cherry exporter Reid Fruits, brand authentication specialists Laava, and digital printer Peacock Bros. has seen a Smart Fingerprint solution dramatically reduce counterfeiting of Reid’s fresh produce in overseas markets. Kim Berry writes.

Accolade Wines’ ZERO lead winemaker Paul Burnett talks to Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry about developing a zero alc range for the well-known Hardys brand and new premium brand &Then.

Active and intelligent packaging adds value from something as straightforward as better inventory management through to campaigns that increase consumer engagement and sales.