News Wrap: 15 May

In the news this week: The Hive Awards, Yowie, FAL Healthy Beverages, FaBA, Bega, Fonterra, Asahi Beverages, AFGC, Taylors Wines, Naturally Good Expo

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Packaging News

Foodcare is set to acquire UPAC, a manufacturer and distributor of food packaging including printed bags and flexibles, in a move the company says will strengthen its offering in the packaging sector.

East Coast Canning has signed a strategic partnership with Sweden-based packaging technology company Meadow to bring the MEADOW KAPSUL resealable aluminium can system to ANZ.

Little Green Panda has secured backing from Everkind, a sustainable investment vehicle backed by entrepreneurs in the packaging industry and owners of Qld-based Shawparth Food & Packaging.