PLAY PKN: Video News Bulletin 24 Jan

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Food & Drink Business

New South Wales has received a boost to its local food and beverage manufacturing industry, with the official launch of the new Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, funded by $17.14 million from the federal government.

Blue Sky Drinks Co. has appointed Paul Slaughter as CEO, commencing immediately. The move follows the company’s official launch last October, as it plans to become Australia’s largest independent spirits and RTD business.

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s flagship annual convention, AIFST26, will run concurrently with foodpro 2026 on 27-28 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.