In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News is joined by Kim Berry, Editor of Food & Drink Business, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in July. We discuss the increased adoption of aluminium cans, with the launch of high speed digital print for cans, the increased consumption of RTDs, and increased packaging efficiencies. We discuss further developments in plastics recycling in regards to policy, REDcycle and local recycling. We then wrap up by discussing the trends and innovations on display at foodpro 2023, with additional commentary from Pippa Haupt, journalist for Food & Drink Business. Links: Helio by Orora brings high-speed digital print to cans www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/helio-by-orora-brings-high-speed-digital-print-to-cans Pernod Ricard opens fastest can+bottle combiline www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pernod-ricard-opens-fastest-can-bottle-combiline AFGC supports Govt steps to boost recycling www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/afgc-supports-govt-steps-to-boost-recycling Soft plastics co-op to continue post-REDcycle https://www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/soft-plastics-co-op-to-continue-post-redcycle Martogg’s 40kt plastic recycling plant close to kick-off www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/martogg-s-40kt-plastic-recycling-plant-close-to-kick-off Food & Drink Business www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/ foodpro 2023 www.foodproexh.com/foodpro-news/foodpro-2023-explore-whats-new-for-your-business/ ------------------------------ The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media. The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media. If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to [email protected]. MC: Grant McHerron Host: Lindy Hughson Editor: Chris Visscher Producer: Steve Visscher PKN Packaging News - © 2023