Labelexpo video: UPM Raflatac

Visitors to the UPM Raflatac stand are seeing sustainability in the spotlight, with Ocean Action labels made from ocean bound plastic waste, the new PureCycle wash-off paper label materials, and the RAFNXT+ paper label products and linerless labels.

Watch Robert Taylor from UPM Raflatac outline the company's new sustainability developments to Print21 editor Wayne Robinson, and explain why they are important for label printing. 

Food & Drink Business

Ready-to-drink cocktail company, Curatif, has completed a crowd-sourced funding campaign of over $1.4 million through OnMarket, supported by 613 investors. The company is gearing up to launch overseas, with a fulfilment partner already in place to take its online model into the UK.

Australia is globally recognised for its agriculture and has built a reputation as a trusted exporter of commodities to global markets. There is now a significant opportunity to build on those strengths. Australia’s Food & Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) director, Dr Chris Downs, explains how.

Entries are now open for the 2026 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and craftsmanship across the Australian wine industry. The competition has grown to attract over 2300 entries annually.