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In this short video bulletin, Lindy Hughson, publisher of  APPEX media partners PKN, Food & Drink Business and Print21, brings you a round-up of the latest APPEX news and gives insights into what to expect at Australia's biggest exhibition for the processing and packaging industry.

Food & Drink Business

Bega Group reported a 45 per cent surge in profit to $52 million in the first half of FY26, with EBITDA up almost 30 per cent to $133.4 million. The group also lifted its FY26 guidance to $222-227 million.

Inghams Group reported a 65 per cent drop in profit in the first half of FY26, causing the share price to fall almost 16 per cent, wiping $172 million from its market capitalisation.  

One of Queensland’s largest vegetable farming and production companies, Kalfresh, has received a joint $80 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and Wollemi Capital to build Australia’s first integrated food and energy precinct.