Mark Hollingsworth, CEO of Rhima Australia, speaks with Lindy Hughson about the washing technology innovation the company has on show.

Robert Becher, managing director of INOX Australia, speaks with Lindy Hughson about the demo cooking system attracting much interest at AUSPACK.

Continuing the discussion on Sustainability and the Circular Economy at the Leaders’ Forum on 18 May, APCO CEO Brooke Donnelly moderated a panel discussion, with leaders from Mondelez International, Amcor and Close the Loop.

Trends driving consumer behaviour and the opportunity they present to businesses were the launch pad for AUSPACK 2022’s Leaders Forum. Rose Herceg outlined 10 top trends and their implications for businesses, with her talk followed by a robust panel discussion.

Daniel Malki, GM Packaging at Jet Technologies, speaks with Lindy Hughson about how sustainability is an integral part of the company's full food packaging product offering.

Jason Kent, national sales manager, and Geoff Bourke, director of Linco Food Systems, speaks with Kim Berry about a new thermoforming machine from MecaPack.

Nextek founder and acclaimed innovator behind NextLooPP, Professor Edward Kosior, was international keynote presenter at the Leaders’ Forum on 18 May, which focused on circular innovations for rigid and flexible plastics.

Earle Roberts, CEO of Foodmach, speaks with Kim Berry about the new Line as a Machine solution and the Mengibar filler for high-end health and beauty products, among other items on show.

Phil Garro, senior sales executive for Heat and Control, speaks with Kim Berry about the advanced technology in the Ishida checkweigher and CEIA metal detector.

Glenn Thornton, regional manager - Melbourne for ifm efector, speaks with Wayne Robinson about sensing technology.

Richard Persaud, vice-president of sale for Sidel, speaks with Wayne Robinson about what visitors can expect to see from Sidel at the show.

The simPAL-3D robotic and mini cobot palletisers can be seen front and centre at the Australis Engineering stand at AUSPACK, with the company demonstrating the machinery’s modular capabilities for palletising, as well as picking and placing.

The first-ever live podcast from AUSPACK has been running all day, with a stream of packaging people sharing their news from the show on the AUSPACK Files, which is being hosted on the PKN Packaging News stand.

Michael Dossor, group general manager of Result Group, speaks with Lindy Hughson about all things linerless, and the major steps the company has taken in the space.

Andy Hecke, technical operations manager at Matthews Australasia, speaks with Lindy Hughson about all the innovative technologies on display.

Rodney Ryan, Melbourne state manager for SMC Australia, speaks with Wayne Robinson about the company's AUSPACK message.