APPMA has strengthened its international footprint with a first-of-its-kind networking event at Foodtech Packtech in New Zealand, bringing together more than 60 Australasian exhibitors and industry peers.

The Australian meat processing sector’s future was in sharp focus at the 2025 AMPC Innovation Showcase, with APPMA strongly represented by CEO Michael Moran and events director Denni Egan.

APPMA will head across the Tasman in September to connect with the New Zealand market and showcase member capabilities at Foodtech Packtech 2025.

APPMA will strengthen its engagement with the red meat sector at the AMPC Innovation Showcase in September, highlighting automation, sustainability and collaboration as key drivers of industry innovation.

Some 29 exhibitors participated in APPMA's Processing & Packaging Pavilion at the CeMAT/ Industrial Transformation Australia show in Sydney last week. PKN's video highlights reel captures the energy and success of this debut showcase.

Hort Connections finished its 2025 run with 3900 delegates and nearly 1000 growers from the ANZ region in attendance, including many APPMA members showcasing their latest packaging innovation and technology solutions.

At Industrial Transformation Australia, co-located with CeMAT 2025 (22-24July), APPMA will be introducing an exciting addition to the event with the debut of its Processing & Packaging Pavilion.

APPMA played a key role in bringing together the Australian and New Zealand contingent at this year’s IFFA trade fair in Frankfurt, hosting a first-of-its-kind welcome event that celebrated regional participation on the global stage.

Melbourne’s packaging and processing scene got a fresh burst of energy in April as APPMA launched its Next Gen Networking Night, with positive member feedback confirming the event's success..

APPMA recently attended this year's Meat Processing & Export Conference, hosted by the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) on 7-8 April at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The gathering of members of the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association at the Old Melbourne Gaol last night was not a punishing affair, but rather one whose execution was well received by the industry professionals in attendance.

Rym Kachouri has retired as a director of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association, after eight years of service. Filling the vacant board seat is seasoned industry expert Phil Biggs.

As the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) gears up for 2025, its vision for engaging with the meat processing sector is bolder and more comprehensive than ever.

Industrial Transformation 2025 (22-24 July) is set to showcase the future of manufacturing and supply chain innovation, and the APPMA Processing & Packaging Pavilion is a highlight industry won’t want to miss. With over 400sqm already confirmed, a limited number of spaces are still available.

From 3-6 November, APPMA represented Australia at Pack Expo 2024 in Chicago, the largest trade show of its kind in North America. The event provided the opportunity to showcase the strength of Australian processing and packaging innovation to a global audience.

This year’s board election for peak industry body, the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association, saw one of the closest contests in recent years, with the highest voter turnout compared to previous rounds, and a hard-fought campaign from nominees.