• Alister and Brendan Joyce on the Highgate stand at Foodpro.
    Alister and Brendan Joyce on the Highgate stand at Foodpro.
Close×

PKN spoke to Brendan Joyce of Highgate at Foodpro 2017 about the company's comprehensive range of packaging solutions for the food processing industry.

From bone shield meat wrap to end-of-line tapes, from freezer-proof polystrapping to thermoshield ice packs and a range of colourful case liners, Highgate has packaged up a sizeable portfolio to service the needs of the food processing sector.

Brendan Joyce runs through the range in this video:

Food & Drink Business

The Senate Economics Committee has rejected the Food Donations Bill that proposed a tax offset for companies donating excess food to food relief agencies rather than dumping it. While the bill had the potential to deliver the equivalent of 100 million meals to food relief organisations, the committee said it had “serious concerns” including the bill’s “generous” tax concessions. Food relief agencies and social welfare organisations have questioned the committee’s decision to reject the bill outright rather than make recommendations for amendments.  

The winners of the 62nd annual Australian Export Awards were announced in Canberra yesterday, featuring three winners from the food sector – including dessert manufacturer Frosty Boy Global, in the Agribusiness, Food and Beverages category.

Mondelēz International has appointed Toby Smith as President Japan, Australia and New Zealand, with the incumbent, Darren O’Brien, appointed Global Chief Corporate and Government Affairs officer.