The nation's science and technology sectors will seek federal election commitments to strengthen incentives for business to invest in R&D, which will help with the rebuilding of our manufacturing bases. [ + ]

A flat wine bottle is among the noteworthy finalists in this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards in the Circular Economy Innovation category. [ + ]

The AIP will be running its inaugural Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course on 6 December in Melbourne. [ + ]

Only a few weeks are left to nominate outstanding achievements for recognition in the ARBS 2024 Industry Awards for the HVAC, refrigeration and building services industries. [ + ]

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced the winners of the Industry Sector Awards, which include packaging solutions in the food and beverage sector. [ + ]

Mondi has announced that its portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable. [ + ]

UK flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart has opened an Australian office and developed a home-compostable packaging mono material for the Australian market. [ + ]

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has opened its 'super brewery' in Bundaberg, in a ceremony attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. [ + ]

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme has launched, with Coles and Tetra Pak supporting the scheme and encouraging further recycling. [ + ]

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd and Nestlé have confirmed the sale of their Dairy Partners Americas Brazil joint venture to Lactalis is complete. [ + ]

Alongside the existing Sydney site, the new facility in Wetherill Park, NSW, will help TNA cater to increasing demand for confectionery systems. [ + ]

Lee McLean, Australian Grape & Wine CEO, has expressed concerns about the impact of Queensland's expanded Container Refund Scheme on Australian wine businesses. [ + ]

There are calls for the voluntary front-of-pack Health Star Ratings to become mandatory after a new report from The George Institute for Global Health reveals the Australian food industry has not met targets. [ + ]

Fonterra has announced that Neil Beaumont, Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the co-operative. [ + ]

As of 1 November, RMP operators in New Zealand are required to have updated their RMPs to align with the Animal Product Regulations 2021 and supplementary Notices. [ + ]