SPECIAL EDITION from the National Food Waste Summit

In the news this week, we're bringing you a special edition from this week's National Food Waste Summit. Starring: End Food Waste Australia CEO, Dr Steven Lapidge, NZ Food Waste Champions executive director, Kaitlin Dawson, and End Food Waste Australia acting director Industry Action, Sam Oakden.

 

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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.