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Some 29 exhibitors participated in APPMA's Processing & Packaging Pavilion at the CeMAT/ Industrial Transformation Australia show in Sydney last week. PKN's video highlights reel captures the energy and success of this debut showcase.

From other video interviews conducted at the show on the stands of Aurora ProcessBeckhoff Automationifm efectorResult GroupRobotic AutomationSealed Air, and SICK, it was clear that our industry's focus on innovation is unwavering, with a keen eye on the opportunity of e-commerce, accurate traceability in the supply chain, and the integration of automation and AI for digital transformation – all while optimising sustainability across material usage and operations.

 

Food & Drink Business

Building towards its next phase of growth, Bush’s Proteins has bolstered its team with the appointment of John Edgley as chief development officer and Aaron Yule as head of people.

Alcohol has long been part of Australia’s social and cultural fabric, but today’s consumers are taking a more intentional approach. Rather than simply drinking less, many are becoming more deliberate about the role they want each drink to play, choosing beverages that best suit the moment and the experience they want to create. ADM’s APAC Beverages marketing director, Sarah Lim, writes.

While The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) grew revenue 12.4 per cent to $1.97 billion in FY26, its reported EBITDA and net profit both went backwards due to stock issues in Q4 with its China label infant formula driving consumers to switch brands.