The news you need to know: April 2026

Welcome to PLAY Food & Drink Business news review for April. It was a big month – a global deal that reshapes the flavour industry, a significant structural shift at Australia’s national science body, and some frustrating news for the food relief sector. Let’s get into it.

Packaging News

Orora has unveiled a new lightweight Riesling bottle that reduces glass weight by 21 per cent while maintaining the familiar profile and performance expected by Australian wine producers.

QLM Group has acquired the assets of coffee packaging specialist Roastar, including the distribution rights to the PrimeVent degassing valve system, strengthening its coffee packaging capability.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced that CEO Chris Foley will step down at the end of November, following four years in the role during a pivotal period for packaging policy and regulatory reform.