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Registrations are now open for KPMG’s upcoming webinar, titled Growth amid turbulence, which will unpack how Australian manufacturers can protect profit margins and overcome headwinds in 2024.

Australian manufacturers and distributors have been operating in a state of crisis for the past few years – and challenges still lie head, with trade tensions, political instability, material shortages, and catastrophic weather events all possible roadblocks on the horizon. 

In this webinar, Toni Jones, partner in charge, Manufacturing and Lifesciences sector leader at KPMG Australia, and Chris Mackenzie, head of presales at Wiise Australia, will be breaking down all the latest in this space. 

They will explore:

  • How the macroeconomic environment is impacting Australian manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers.
  • How to protect your profit margins amidst geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising labour costs.
  • How to comply with increasing regulations for the sector, and take advantage of ESG market opportunities. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating the evolving manufacturing and supply chain environment in Australia, and setting your business up for growth amid turbulence.

Click here to register for the webinar.

Food & Drink Business

The federal government has granted 10 companies a share of $4 million to enhance Australia’s agricultural traceability systems – including Y-Trace, Planfarm, CSIRO, LiveCorp, Australian Organic Limited, Blue Farm Intelligence, and the Queensland Cane Growers Organisation.

The Ben Buckler Whisky Company has appointed Kristy Bloomfield as CEO and co-founder, bringing senior leadership experience from Lyre’s Spirit Co and Sullivans Cove Distillery as the business plans for a major expansion.

Global flavours and fragrance company, Givaudan, is closing its Australian manufacturing site and moving it offshore. The closure will be implemented over 18 months and will see the loss of around 66 jobs.