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In this Interpack 2023 video interview, Brian Gilmore from FlexCAM and Stefan von Westberg from Flexlink talk to Lindy Hughson about the relationship between the two companies, the merits of a magnetic conveying system, and Flexlink's latest BRIXX innovation, its brand new concept for re-packing operations.

Prior to becoming its own entity five years ago, FlexCAM used to be part of Flexlink in Australi. Today, FlexCAM is the sole supplier of Flexlink conveyors in Australia and New Zealand.

Developed for co-packers and e-commerce, the smart solution, which uses mobile conveyors and robots, automates manual, repetitive packaging processes and enables manufacturing companies to manage the need for multiple product variants and faster changeovers.

Food & Drink Business

Australian food processors are facing a growing commercial squeeze as major retail and foodservice customers want stronger environmental credentials from suppliers, while continuing to push hard on price. New modelling from the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) shows Australia’s red meat processing sector could achieve net zero emissions by 2045 without sacrificing profitability.

Australian investment firm, Tundra Capital, has led a $2.4 million Series A raise for deep-tech company, N&E Innovations. The Singaporean company turns discarded food waste into an edible antimicrobial that can help fresh produce last up to four times longer.

Circana retail scan data shows sales of bottles of shiraz under $10, fell 8.3 per cent over the past year, but sales above $35 grew 6.9 per cent. According to the data, shiraz accounts for two in every five dollars spent on bottled red wine in Australia, which covers the year to 4 October 2026.