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The news you need to know: June 2026

By Kim Berry | 1 July 2026

Welcome to the June edition of PLAY, your monthly wrap-up of the biggest stories shaping Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry. This month we're looking at global investment, food tech, wine, innovation, and a strategic reset for one of Australia's best-known food brands. Let's get into it.

Packaging News

Packaging drives Close the Loop growth   Read more

Packaging drives Close the Loop growth

Close the Loop’s packaging division has delivered double-digit revenue growth and a 48% increase in EBITDA, emerging as the strongest performer in a year marked by extensive restructuring

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24 Aug 2026
Visy takes plastic wrap off punnets   Read more

Visy takes plastic wrap off punnets

Visy has launched an automated labelling system that secures fresh produce inside its fibre-based Enviropunnet using cardboard flaps and a paper label, which is already in commercial use.

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24 Aug 2026
Global search starts for packaging innovators   Read more

Global search starts for packaging innovators

ThePackHub is inviting emerging packaging businesses worldwide to enter the Packaging Startup Awards 2027, with submissions opening on 1 September.

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24 Aug 2026