PLAY Food & Drink Business: News Bulletin 30 July

In the news this week: Unilever, Marley Spoon, Xero SME report, Food Agility CRC

Correction: In today's video, editor Kim Berry says Unilever is selling parts of its tea business. A company spokesperson has clarified that it is separating parts of the tea business off into a separate entity which it will continue to own.

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Packaging News

Following a rigorous two-stage judging process, finalists in the 2026 Women in Packaging Awards have been selected, reflecting the depth of talent, leadership and innovation shaping Australasia’s packaging sector.

Australia’s plastic packaging industry bracing for prolonged disruption, as conflict in the Middle East continues to drive sharp increases in resin costs, freight rates and supply uncertainty.

ASX-listed Papyrus Australia is progressing towards commercialisation of a proprietary process that converts banana plantation waste into refined pulp for use across paper, board and packaging applications.