PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 4 October

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Food & Drink Business

Blue Sky Drinks Co. has appointed Paul Slaughter as CEO, commencing immediately. The move follows the company’s official launch last October, as it plans to become Australia’s largest independent spirits and RTD business.

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’s flagship annual convention, AIFST26, will run concurrently with foodpro 2026 on 27-28 July at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Cobram Estate Olives (CBO) has formally claimed a purchase price adjustment of up to US$31.9 million on its California Olive Ranch (COR) acquisition and expects to pay no earn-out on the deal, as the Australian producer works through the completion of its largest ever transaction.