Avery Dennison is positioning digital identification and intelligent materials as tools to help the ANZ food sector reduce waste, improve supply chain visibility and unlock commercial value.

Tetra Pak is collaborating with Spanish seafood producer Jealsa to introduce a carton packaging format for shelf-stable tuna using its Tetra Recart solution.

HORT Connections 2026 showcased an industry balancing sustainability ambitions with the practical realities of productivity, labour availability and operational efficiency, with packaging innovation and automation solutions featuring strongly across the Adelaide show floor.

Australian Sweetpotato Growers Inc is using Result Group's Natural Branding technology in a new Hort Innovation-funded campaign, with laser-marked messages designed to raise category awareness.

The 2026 Hive Award for Best Packaging was presented to Amcor Flexibles, for its AmPrima Recycle-Ready Packaging for Shredded Cheese, already commercialised with Fonterra.

Amcor has introduced a recycle-ready polypropylene (PP) dip cup and lidding solution for condiments, dressings and sauces, to help brands meet evolving sustainability regulations and consumer expectations.

The trade show at Hort Connections 2026 is sold out, with a record number of booths confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June.

Futamura UK and Biopap are reinforcing a 25-year partnership to accelerate development of compostable packaging for food service, combining regenerated cellulose film with compostable food trays.

Viscount has introduced its Nally Folding MegaBin range for reusable bulk packaging across fresh produce, protein, poultry, food manufacturing and raw materials supply chains.

From regional manufacturers to global powerhouses, the finalists in The Hive Awards have it covered. Congratulations to the 45 individuals and companies that made the cut, in a highly competitive field.

Iconic Australian dairy company Bulla is investing in its future with a next-generation ice cream facility in Colac, where automation underpins capacity, efficiency and long-term growth. Delivered in partnership with Process Partners, the project marks a step change in how the iconic brand designs and runs manufacturing.

batch No.5 has introduced a 1L squeezy bottle range for sauces. The bottles are made from a combination of HDPE and LDPE and are designed for high-volume foodservice environments.

The SAVE FOOD Initiative is expanding its international cooperation through an official partnership with UNIDO and WPO. The partnership will feature at interpack 2026, with expert talks and a panel forum.

Heliograf’s Holy Carp! moulded-fibre, soy sauce dropper, has entered its next phase, with the first production batch now being packed and distributed to a select group of foodservice venues for real-world trials.

Kellogg’s, part of Mars, has reduced paper usage across its LCMs Treatz range by 25 per cent, removing an estimated 31 tonnes of paper from its supply chain compared with 2024 packaging volumes.

Visy’s fibre-based thermal packaging solution, Visycell, has been successfully trialled by NSW seafood supplier Soueast as an alternative to expanded polystyrene boxes for cold-chain transport.