• Finalists applauded: Women in Packaging Awards 2025
    Finalists applauded: Women in Packaging Awards 2025
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The 2025 PKN Women in Packaging Awards celebrated nine remarkable women whose leadership, innovation and impact are shaping a more inclusive and progressive future for the packaging industry. Held in Sydney, the lunchtime event brought together peers, mentors and industry leaders to recognise excellence across the full packaging value chain – from design and sustainability to technology, STEM, and manufacturing.

To capture the energy and emotion of the day, we’ve created a visual highlights reel featuring images from the ceremony – from moments of surprise and celebration to the connections forged among this inspiring community. Watch the video below to relive the atmosphere, acknowledge the achievements, and share in a movement that continues to grow in purpose and power.

Food & Drink Business

An imbalance in bargaining power and the need for a mandatory code of conduct are two of the 14 recommendations put forward by Dr Craig Emerson, following his 10-month review of the trade and competition dynamics in the grape and wine sector.

Since starting out as a sustainable bottled water company in 2021, Tasmanian-based Pure Mist has diversified its range. Using water collected from some of the purest air in the world, the company began gin production just after starting out, and is now stepping into the functional beverage market with sports hydration drink, HydraPlay.

Grant Thornton has released its 2025 Manufacturing Benchmarking report, examining the financial data of 100 mid-sized Australian manufacturers. The food and beverage sector continues to stand out, leading in revenue growth across the wider industry.