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Amcor has announced further plans to streamline its flexibles business which "will likely result in the restructuring or closure of several plants in developed markets”.

The company plans to “align capacity with demand, increase utilisation, and improve costs”.

Reorganisation will include streamlining the organisation, “particularly in Europe”, to lower overhead costs, increase customer focus and improve speed to market by reducing complexity, the company said.

Amcor did not provide exact details of the reorganisation, indicating plans are now being developed.

Delia called the company’s flexible and tobacco packaging business strong, but added that the company needs to take decisive action to make sure the firm is aligned with “market growth opportunities and customer needs”.

Food & Drink Business

The Federal Court has found Coles Supermarkets made false or misleading representations in its ‘Down Down’ promotional program, handing the ACCC a significant win in proceedings that have been closely watched across the retail and manufacturing sectors.

SPC Global (ASX: SPG) has launched a fully underwritten $100 million equity raising, with the bulk of proceeds earmarked for net debt reduction as the company works to reset its balance sheet less than 18 months after listing on the ASX.

The federal government released its 2026 budget last week, with longstanding issues in the food and beverage sector mostly overlooked in favour of the critical supply chain challenges arising from the Middle East conflict.