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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

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.