Video News Bulletin: 27 June

In the news this week: Emerson Review of Code of Conduct, Export Market Development Grant Program, Export Consultant Association Incorporated, UN FAO aquaculture and fisheries, Wine Australia and industry gender diversity, Naked Rivals, CP Kelco, Tate & Lyle, June/July magazine issue out now, and latest podcast episode with AFGC CEO, Tanya Barden.  

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Packaging News

Following the voluntary administration of Recycling Plastics Australia and confirmation that no Commonwealth packaging scheme will be introduced this term, voices from across the packaging and recycling value chain have delivered a blunt assessment of what is at stake.

Pact Group CEO and managing director Sanjay Dayal has advised the board that he intends to leave the company, with an executive search now under way for his successor.

With a Commonwealth packaging scheme ruled out this term, pressure is building ahead of the 18 September Environment Ministers Meeting, as industry, recyclers and environmental groups demand clarity on what meaningful national reform can still be delivered – and when.