But there was more to this year than disease and strife. Big deals were done, innovations launched, and progress towards sustainability was made.
To read the roundup of the most important stories of the year, published in PKN's Nov-Dec 2020 issue, click here.
A year after Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry sat down with Kerry ANZ general manager Michelle Thomson to discuss curiosity, consumers and the importance of asking “why”, Thomson is turning that philosophy into action by reshaping the business around customer growth.
Maggie Beer Holdings will keep its Hampers and Gifts Australia business after rejecting offers it said undervalued the division, despite its EBITDA margin slipping to 2.5 per cent.
Total Construction was back on the floor at foodpro 2026. Rob Blythman spoke to Kim Berry about supplier networks, sector cycles, first-time factory builders, and why the robotics revolution is still waiting on its social licence.
