PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 9 May

By Lindy Hughson | 9 May 2025

In the news: Australasian Packaging Conference, PIDA, AIP, Woolworths, Caps & Closures, CheerPak, BioPak, HIVE Awards, Chobani Australia, Asahi Beverages, KHS Group, Foodmach, Visy, Primo, Amcor, The Thrills, A'Peel, Studio Guild, Milton Distillery, Estal, Coopers Brewery, Orora Group, Tiny Hunter, Duxton Bee’s, Fuzzy Bum, Justine's Cookies, Creative Jam, Lamprint, Costa Group, Result Group.

Brought to you by Ball & Doggett.

Food & Drink Business

RMIT study: Saltbush shows promise as salt substitute, protein boost   Read more

RMIT study: Saltbush shows promise as salt substitute, protein boost

New research from RMIT University suggests saltbush could help food manufacturers improve protein quality and reduce the reliance on added salt in staple foods. The drought-tolerant shrub has been used as bush tucker by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years.

Read more

19 Feb 2026
Brewers Association CEO steps down   Read more

Brewers Association CEO steps down

The Brewers Association of Australia CEO, Amanda Watson, has stepped down from the role. Watson, who became CEO in July 2025, said she was pursuing a different career direction.

Read more

18 Feb 2026
Food Pact members unlock $12m from waste reduction   Read more

Food Pact members unlock $12m from waste reduction

Australian Food Pact signatories generated $12 million in additional revenue in 2025 by converting unsold food into higher-value outcomes, including new product development and commercial redistribution, according to End Food Waste Australia.

Read more

18 Feb 2026