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HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE

FMCG manufacturing and retail specialist Mark Field walks us through examples of how the consumer is the biggest disruptor in the market, particularly when it comes to snacking. See page 22-23.

The McCormick Flavour Forecast has told us what to expect on our tastebuds for the last two decades. Australian MD Paris Golden talks to us about this year's hot tickets. See page 26-27. 

The Good Crisp Company is a South Australian success story, with the company now in Walmart and Whole Foods nationally in the US. See page 34-35.  

Founder and MD of niche consultancy Futereye Katherine Teh raises the interesting realm of corporate social licence, in this instance around the sugar industry.

Our editor Kim Berry was in Melbourne for the inaugural Global Table forum and provides a glimpse into some of the keynotes that were given, including the former US Secretary of State John Kerry and Howard-Yana Shapiro, the chief agricultural officer for Mars Incorporated. See page 18-19.

Kerry's Influence of the Indie has rolled into Sydney as part of its World Coffee Series. In fact, tonight (25 September) is the start of two immersive nights where the event celebrates and investigates how Australia's heavy bias towards local produce and independent markets makes our coffee scene quite different to the rest of the world. See page 14-15.

Special features in this issue include: Snacks & Confectionery (from page 20); Ingredients (from page 26); and Food Export (from page 32). 

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Packaging News

It's a pause, not a pivot: APCO has confirmed it will delay its proposed EPR fee model until beyond FY27 following industry stakeholder calls for more regulatory clarity, fairer fee structures, and time to prepare.

PKN’s latest issue is now out and includes a preview of the finalists in our Women in Packaging Awards; the gold winners of the 2025 PIDAs; and the latest developments in Pack & Label Printing, Sustainability, Health & Wellness Packaging, and Packaging & Processing Machinery.

The annual WorldStar Awards ceremony took place in Milan last week, with strong representation from the ANZ region, which finished 4th in the world overall. PKN joined the Aussies in attendance.