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In our first ICYMI for 2024, see which stories caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: Perfection Fresh in court over alleged workplace sexual harassment; Sara Lee acquired by Quinn family; PepsiCo found liable in landmark court decision; beer and spirits industries call for excise rate freeze, and Eighth Day Foods’ major whitefish breakthrough. 

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Packaging News

Tetra Pak is progressing the commercialisation of an ice cream wrapper made from up to 85% paper, with European producer trials under way ahead of a phased rollout beginning in Q4 2026.

A new Australian research centre has been launched at Monash University to lead a five-year, $11m initiative developing fibre-based alternatives to single-use plastics and addressing the material performance, manufacturing and recycling challenges involved in commercial adoption.

Pirate Life’s Nitro Draught Stout uses Ball’s fixed-widget cans for a tap-style pour with a creamy head. The cans are imported exclusively by Orora Cans and digitally decorated on its Helio printing line.