PLAY Food & Drink Business: Video News Bulletin 14 May

In the news this week: Lion, Coopers, Coles, wine research

CORRECTION: 

In this week’s episode, Kim refers to sustainability stories from our March issue as being in the current digital magazine (which is the April edition). Please click on the Special Reports tab on the top of the website for all the latest sustainability features in one place. She apologises for any confusion, it was cold, early and lightly raining!

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.