PLAY PKN: Video News Bulletin 21 Feb

In the news this week: Pact, Asahi, Cleanaway, Coca-Cola Amatil and Australian Fresh Dairy.

Food & Drink Business

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has warned that a convergence of Middle East conflict, energy market disruption, and domestic interest rate pressure is forcing unsustainable cost increases onto the nation’s food and grocery manufacturers.

The trade show at Hort Connections 2026 is sold out, with a record number of booths confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June.

The New South Wales government is supporting 10 Aboriginal-owned enterprises and five regional producers from across the state to represent New South Wales at Fine Food Australia 2026, taking place from 31 August-3 September at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.