• AFGC Sustainability Summit
    AFGC Sustainability Summit
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Nerida Kelton, executive director at the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), and Ralph Moyle, education coordinator, will speak at the second AFGC Sustainability Summit on 7 August.

Kelton will provide a global view on sustainability and highlight innovations and trends worldwide.

Moyle will discuss the role of life cycle assessment and robust packaging data in delivering measurable outcomes, supporting smarter design, and preparing for future compliance. Attendees will gain practical insights on navigating regulatory and market demands.

The event, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Melbourne, targets sustainability, legal, finance, and regulatory professionals in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The programme will focus on the unique issues facing sustainability in FMCG, including upcoming reporting and legal requirements.

The summit aims to provide insights on emerging challenges, reporting frameworks, regulatory changes, and the circular economy. It offers opportunities for attendees to develop skills and connect with industry stakeholders.

Food & Drink Business

Plans for the Turbine food and beverage pilot precinct on the Sunshine Coast have collapsed after the project failed to secure sufficient commercial support to meet key funding milestones.

Tasmanian agribusiness TasFoods has entered voluntary administration after failing to secure a buyer for its Nichols Poultry business. Partners from KPMG Australia – Tim Mableson, David Hardy and Emily Seeckts – have been appointed as joint and several voluntary administrators to the group.

Entries for the 2026 Hive Awards are open, but the clock is ticking, with just 1 day left to get your entries in – the closing date is 13 March! There are nine awards up for grabs, with three new categories this year – Best New Food Product, Best New Beverage, and Best NPD. Go, go, go!