Labelexpo video: Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison is launching its first generation of decorative linerless solutions, which it says will reduce carbon footprint, waste and water used in production.

From the Avery Dennison stand, Wayne Middelton outlines the new developments to Print21 editor Wayne Robinson, and says why they are important for label printing. 

Food & Drink Business

Two of Australia’s peak business bodies have welcomed the federal government’s response to its Strategic Examination of Research and Development (SERD), but the Australian Industry Group (AiGroup) has raised sharp objections to a proposal it says will actively reduce the business R&D investment the report itself identifies as critically low.

A sweeping government review of Australia’s research and development system has recommended significant changes to tax incentives, manufacturing support and R&D funding to reshape how companies invest in innovation.

Food redistribution platform, Yume Food Australia, has been acquired by Procurement Australia, after the company went into liquidation last November. The technology will now be re-established and operated under Procurement Australia’s ownership.