From new closure solutions for large bags to ground breaking options in the DTO (difficult to open) space, Zip-Pak Australia's Glenn Woodworth demonstrates some industry-leading concepts hot off the Interpack show trail and now available in Australia:
Cobram Estate Olives reported a weaker 1HFY26 result on earnings and profit, but held packaged goods sales broadly flat, grew its flagship Cobram Estate brand, and significantly strengthened its balance sheet ahead of the proposed California Olive Ranch (COR) acquisition.
The New South Wales government has invested $52 million to support the renewable manufacturing sector, including $20 million for Optimal Renewable Gas to convert agricultural organic waste from farms into a gas fuel at its Griffith Biohub.
Australian Vintage has flagged a stronger second half, saying it remains on track to deliver FY26 sales growth and free cash flow neutrality (excluding investments), despite a softer first half and break-even operating earnings.
