AUSPACK Video News Bulletin #3

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

In this bulletin, we cover all things robotics and automation, speak to Peter Bradbury, channel manager at ABB, and highlight a few exhibitors with technology that will be of interest to industry visitors. 

Food & Drink Business

Family-owned chocolate maker, Haigh’s Chocolates, has opened its new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in South Australia, enabling the company to almost double its chocolate production.

Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.

Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.