• Lindy Hughson speaks to Steve Stewart, Flexopack, at foodpro. [Image: Steven Pam/ Food & Drink Business]
    Lindy Hughson speaks to Steve Stewart, Flexopack, at foodpro. [Image: Steven Pam/ Food & Drink Business]
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As food manufacturers seek packaging partners that can combine technical expertise with local support, investment in Australian manufacturing continues to gather pace. At foodpro 2026, Lindy Hughson spoke with Steve Stewart, Head of Sales and Applications at Flexopack, about the company's expanded local manufacturing capability and customer-focused approach to flexible packaging.

Flexopack is showcasing its range of barrier packaging solutions for the meat and dairy industries, including shrink bags, lidding films and vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films. Stewart explains how the company's Australian operation works closely with its global R&D team to develop tailored packaging solutions, supported by local manufacturing, technical expertise and customer service. He also discusses the company's new Queensland manufacturing facility, which has doubled production capacity and positions Flexopack for future growth in the Australian market.

Watch the video below to learn more about the company's latest investment and packaging capabilities:

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