Video News Bulletin: 6 June

In the news this week: Functional ingredient storm brewing, Hort Connections, Naturally Good, National Food Waste Summit, Metcash, Australian Food Pact, George Institute for Global Health, ecoSwitch, and NAWO. 

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Packaging News

Good news for last-minute nominators – the entry deadline for the 2026 PKN Women in Packaging Awards has been extended, giving the industry more time to recognise outstanding talent.

As pressure builds ahead of Friday’s Environment Ministers Meeting, the Australian Council of Recycling is again calling for urgent action on packaging reform, warning that without it Australia’s recycling system is at risk.

The AIP has outlined a refreshed strategic direction, positioning itself as a leading provider of technical education, training and industry guidance as packaging reform and sustainability pressures intensify.