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.

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Asahi Beverages jumps on board Cool Soil Initiative   Read more

Asahi Beverages jumps on board Cool Soil Initiative

Asahi Beverages is the latest company to partner with Charles Sturt University (CSU) to support Australian farmers recognise and implement climate smart practices, with scientists from the Cool Soil Initiative tracking carbon emissions from the barley used in beer.

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NZ agtech company raises $315m for Australian expansion   Read more

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New Zealand based agtech company, Halter, has completed a $314.5 million Series E funding round, achieving a new $2.86 billion valuation. The company plans to use the funding to expand commercialisation of its virtual fencing and animal management system in Australia and the United States.

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CSIRO inquiry warns on research capacity   Read more

CSIRO inquiry warns on research capacity

A senate inquiry into CSIRO funding and resourcing has warned Australia’s sovereign research capability is under pressure from job cuts, declining real funding, ageing infrastructure and uncertainty over the national science agency’s strategic direction.

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