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In the lead-up to Australasia's biggest processing and packaging industry trade show, AUSPACK 2022, we bring you the second in a series of regular video news updates on what you can expect at the show.

In this bulletin, we cover the AUSPACK Leaders Forum, speak to event curator Louisa Theobald about what to expect, and highlight a few must-attend sessions as the forum programme starts to take shape. 

Food & Drink Business

Suntory has appointed Ashish Gandham as managing director for Suntory Global Spirits – Oceania, following the launch of the company’s $3 billion multi-beverage business in July 2025.

The federal government has established a new Trade Diversification Network, consisting of 40 peak industry bodies, as part of its $50 million Accessing New Markets Initiative. The member groups will work with government to support global diversification for exporters.

Leading contract manufacturer, Hitex Confectionery, has appointed Darren Butler as its new CEO, aiming to propel a new stage of expansion following two years of transformation.