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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

Mars has officially opened its new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, establishing what the company describes as Australia's largest dedicated wet cat food pouch production site. The expansion was initially announced in June 2023.

The Brewers Association of Australia (BAA) has appointed Mick Gibb as its new chief executive officer, effective 28 September 2026, following Amanda Watson stepping down from the position in February.

Australian integrated agribusiness, GrainCorp, has completed the sale of GrainsConnect Canada (GCC) to Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H), recognising a loss of $16 million disclosed in its 1H26 results.