Futamura UK and Biopap are reinforcing a 25-year partnership to accelerate development of compostable packaging for food service, combining regenerated cellulose film with compostable food trays.

Viscount has introduced its Nally Folding MegaBin range for reusable bulk packaging across fresh produce, protein, poultry, food manufacturing and raw materials supply chains.

From regional manufacturers to global powerhouses, the finalists in The Hive Awards have it covered. Congratulations to the 45 individuals and companies that made the cut, in a highly competitive field.

Iconic Australian dairy company Bulla is investing in its future with a next-generation ice cream facility in Colac, where automation underpins capacity, efficiency and long-term growth. Delivered in partnership with Process Partners, the project marks a step change in how the iconic brand designs and runs manufacturing.

batch No.5 has introduced a 1L squeezy bottle range for sauces. The bottles are made from a combination of HDPE and LDPE and are designed for high-volume foodservice environments.

The SAVE FOOD Initiative is expanding its international cooperation through an official partnership with UNIDO and WPO. The partnership will feature at interpack 2026, with expert talks and a panel forum.

Heliograf’s Holy Carp! moulded-fibre, soy sauce dropper, has entered its next phase, with the first production batch now being packed and distributed to a select group of foodservice venues for real-world trials.

Kellogg’s, part of Mars, has reduced paper usage across its LCMs Treatz range by 25 per cent, removing an estimated 31 tonnes of paper from its supply chain compared with 2024 packaging volumes.

Visy’s fibre-based thermal packaging solution, Visycell, has been successfully trialled by NSW seafood supplier Soueast as an alternative to expanded polystyrene boxes for cold-chain transport.

Amcor is commercialising its AmPrima Plus recycle-ready flow wrap for chunk cheese, following a collaboration with Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur on the redesign of its Grand Cheddar packaging.

The federal government has committed to developing an Industry Code of Practice for labelling plant-based protein products, supported by FSANZ research and led by the Alternative Proteins Council.

Registration is now open for foodpro 2026, taking place in Melbourne on 26-29 July and featuring the latest processing technology, packaging, ingredients and sustainable solutions – all under one roof.

Heinz has introduced the Heinz Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment, in eleven countries. The packaging is designed to make dipping on-the-go easier and reduce spills.

OSY Group has entered into a partnership with Multisteps that will see its antimicrobial coating applied to packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables in Australia.

The snack aisle is evolving, with most consumers today wanting more from their snacks: more function, more flavour, more transparency. TNA's Twan ven den Burg unpacks the trends.

A new packaging trial from Perfection Fresh and packaging manufacturer Opal is bringing kerbside-recyclable cardboard to the summer mango aisle.