Labelexpo video: Fujifilm

Fujifilm was demonstrating its new Jet Press FP790 digital flexible packaging press, live streaming from Fujifilm’s beta customer in the UK, with the 50 metres-a-minute press designed to meet the multiple needs of today's market.

From the Fujifilm stand, its digital segment manager Raynald Barillot outlines the new developments to Print21 editor and PKN associate editor Wayne Robinson, and says why they are important for flexibles printing.

Food & Drink Business

Asahi Beverages is the latest company to partner with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to support Australian farmers recognise and implement climate smart practices, with scientists from the Cool Soil Initiative tracking carbon emissions from the barley used in beer.

New Zealand based agtech company, Halter, has completed a $314.5 million Series E funding round, achieving a new $2.86 billion valuation. The company plans to use the funding to expand commercialisation of its virtual fencing and animal management system in Australia and the United States.

A senate inquiry into CSIRO funding and resourcing has warned Australia’s sovereign research capability is under pressure from job cuts, declining real funding, ageing infrastructure and uncertainty over the national science agency’s strategic direction.