The news you need to know: January 2026

PLAY Food & Drink Business returns, now in a monthly format. Editor Kim Berry brings you the top stories from January: Endeavour Group, Fonterra, Lark Distilling, RTDs strength, PLUS don't miss our Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report and the launch of this year's HIVE AWARDS - get your entries in now! 

Packaging News

BioPak has appointed Guy Brent as chief executive officer, effective 2 February 2026, marking a new phase of growth for the global sustainable foodservice packaging group.

Australian packaging machinery manufacturer Packserv has forged a new strategic alliance with FP Developments, making its equipment directly available to customers across the United States.

Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance development of an aseptic carton material that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier.