This week’s Top 5 stories

Take a look at the stories that caught everyone’s attention on the Food & Drink Business website this week: Deakin University’s plant-based food audit; Bega’s branded business on the rise in 1H24 results; Coles records $594m profit; Australian Vintage explores merger with Accolade Wines; and Chobani, Foodbank Australia and Woolworths team up in  new campaign. 

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Packaging News

Opal is bringing high-speed printing, AI-enabled automation and lower-waste production to its new Moorebank facility, strengthening local folding carton manufacturing and the competitiveness of Australia's packaging supply chain.

iQRenew has called on Environment Minister Murray Watt to introduce an emergency support plan, warning that its recycling facility could close within weeks as a shortage of feedstock threatens its viability.

Fromm Packaging Australia has strengthened its presence and service capabilities across WA with the acquisition of Prime Packaging, an established packaging supplier based in Canning Vale.