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In the lead-up to Australasia's biggest processing and packaging industry trade show, AUSPACK 2022, we bring you the fifth in a series of regular video news updates on what you can expect at the show.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the AUSPACK Leaders' Forum, taking place on 18-19 May, where a compelling line-up of expert speakers will deliver a programme of engaging content pertinent to all businesses in the processing and packaging sector.

For the progamme and tickets, click here.

Food & Drink Business

The winners of the 2026 World Drinks Awards have been announced, with several Australian distillers recognised across a range of categories – including Prohibition Liquor Co, Fnq Rum Co, New Norfolk Distillery, Reef Distillers and Never Never.

The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania (RAST) has launched its inaugural 2026 Royal Tasmanian Whisky & Spirits Awards, supported by Lark Distillery founder and industry veteran, Bill Lark, as Patron of the Awards.

Lion has proposed to move production of James Boag beers out of Tasmania, with a plan announced to close the James Boag’s Brewery in Launceston in November, driven by long-term decline in the national beer market.