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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

Coles Group has ended discussions with private equity firm TPG Capital over a potential acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness Company, walking away just over two weeks after confirming it was undertaking due diligence on the pet retail and veterinary group.

The US has referred lamb imports to its International Trade Commission for a global safeguard investigation, placing Australia’s largest lamb export market under review. Processors, exporters and producers say there is no immediate impact on their ability to supply.

SPC Global has commenced legal proceedings in the County Court of Victoria against its former chairman, Dr Hussein Rifai, and Thor Capital.