PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 23 August
In the news: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Amcor, Pakko, Boxes R Us, Fonterra, Visy, Nestle, Unilever, Lion, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, PIDA Awards.
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Suntory Oceania has committed $1 million to a three-year research partnership with Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute, its largest local water investment to date. While corporate philanthropy reached an all time high of $1.8 billion in 2025, there were few food and beverage companies among the top contributors.
After matcha, hot honey, and Dubai chocolate went viral for Australian tastebuds in 2025, it’s Asian-inspired foods and fusions that are leading the charge this year. Pureprofile Australia senior account director, Kate Richards, shares insights on the latest trends in hospitality, and how they are impacting retail.
Leading wholesaler and distributor, Metcash, has awarded its top-performing supply partners of the past year at its 2026 Food Supplier of the Year Awards, with Asahi Beverages taking home the top award.
