PLAY Food & Drink Business News Bulletin: 20 August

In the news this week: Woolworths, PFD, a2 Milk, Coles, CC Amatil, China wine allegations 

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Packaging News

Michael Dossor has been appointed president of the Australasian Institute of Packaging, outlining a strong focus on technical education and preparing industry for the next wave of packaging reform

A shared sense of joy and purpose prevailed at the 2026 PKN Women in Packaging Awards cocktail event, held at Quarterhouse, Melbourne, on 25 June. Congratulations to all winners and finalists, your contribution to the Australasian packaging industry is applauded.

Industry leaders have renewed calls for national packaging reform, warning that Australia's manufacturing resilience, recycling investment and sovereign capability remain vulnerable without policy action to create demand for locally recycled content and provide a more level competitive playing field.