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Packaging and processing people from around the country, and the globe, celebrated innovation at the APPMA awards last night in an atmosphere of optimism as the industry looks to a bright future. The awards were held midway through the sector's biggest ever exhibition, APPEX, which along with a dazzling array of technology, has shown how purpose, focused minds, and collaboration, can enable packaging and processing to rise to the challenges it faces.

After serving 22 years on the APPMA Board, and 14 years as chairman, Mark Dingley told the 700-plus guests at the APPMA Gala Dinner last night that he will be stepping down from his position as chairman.

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Matthews Australasia launched three new technologies that have never been shown before in Australia, and drew strong interest from APPEX visitors.

It was standing room only on the ecoporium by Ball & Doggett stand at APPEX, when Asaf Weis of Vacupack and Caitlyn Richards of Coles, shared their ideas on the war on waste, and the use of plastics in packaging.

Packaging Europe’s brand director Tim Sykes was invited to speak at APPEX – Australia’s leading packaging and processing event – and jumped at the opportunity to learn from stakeholders about the direction of travel in the dynamic Australian industry. He found that now is an opportune time for inter-continental dialogue.

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Australian hyper-fermentation company, Cauldron, has closed a $9.5 million Series A round, led by Horizons Ventures, with SOSV and In-Q-Tel (IQT) joining existing investor, Main Sequence. In 2023, it completed an over-subscribed seed funding round, raising $10.5 million.

Food fraud has serious food safety and reputational impact, with unscrupulous organisations finding more sophisticated ways of duping companies and consumers. Global Quality lead for industry consultancy Campden BRI, Richard Leathers, outlines how to successfully navigate such threats.

A 60-year history along with changing hands and direction over the years, specialised blender and packer Janbak has demerged from Earlee Products to further grow its reputation. Kim Berry speaks to managing director Michael Hamilton.