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PKN Packaging News: The PodcastCollective Impact and our progress towards the National Packaging Targets, with Brooke Donnelly and Dr Helen LewisIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Brooke Donnelly, chief executive officer of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), and sustainability consultant Dr Helen Lewis, about Australia's progress towards the 2025 national packaging targets.We start the episode with a review of the Collective Impact study and its recently released report on Australia's progress towards the 2025 targets. This includes the economic impact of sending potentially recyclable/reusable products to landfill and a breakdown of materials sent to landfill to identify areas where new efforts are required....2021-11-3033 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastA year of change and transition: Peter West, CCEP VP & GM Australia, Pacific, IndonesiaFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners vice president and general manager of Australian, Pacific and Indonesia Peter West about the transition from Coca-Cola Amatil to CCEP, how the company navigated the pandemic, and his leadership experience and goals.------------------------------The Food & Drink Business Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of Food & Drink Business, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Food & Drink Business, Yaffa Media, or the...2021-11-3030 min
The Print FilesNovember was another Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during November.We start the episode with a discussion of COP26 and the world's intention to become carbon neutral and discuss a number of examples of the print industry already working to improve sustainability, The change is being driven by print companies wanting to improve their sustainability along with the increased demand within the market for sustainable providers and the rising importance of...2021-11-2820 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastHow soft plastics can come full circle, with REDcycle's Liz KasellEpisode Title:How soft plastics can come full circle, with REDcycle’s Liz Kasell.Show Notes:In this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Liz Kasell, the CEO and founder of REDcycle, a Melbourne-based consulting and recycling organisation that has over the last ten years developed and implemented recovery initiatives for post-consumer soft plastic across Australia with over 1900 collection points, mostly in Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.At the time of recording, REDcycle has just announced its merger with advanced recycling pioneer iQ Re...2021-11-2324 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastThe rise of smart packaging and its associated benefits for brands and the wider supply chain, with Andrew Manly from AIPIAIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Andrew Manly, Communications Director of the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) on the digitisation of packagingWe commence with Andrew providing an overview of AIPIA's formation and history before discussing the multiple formats of intelligent, or smart, packaging, including RFID, NFC, printed antennas and digital devices plus even improved QR codes. Andrew highlights the various sophisticated and ubiquitous technologies along with the emergence of consortia and collaboration amongst companies providing the many components required to implement and support smart packaging.2021-11-0230 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastThe way we communicate about plastic waste can influence consumer behaviour change, with Dr Kim BorgIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Dr Kim Borg from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute’s research enterprise Behaviour Works Australia, about the recent research into the impact of tailored messaging on consumers' approach to single-use plastics.The research study was led by Dr Borg, along with colleagues Professor Jo Lindsay and Dr Jim Curtis and was conducted among 1,001 Victorian adults to determine how media content about plastic could influence perceptions, intentions and behaviours of two groups — ‘plastic users’ and ‘plastic avoiders’.This in-depth interview no...2021-10-2630 min
The Print FilesOctober was another Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during October.We start by looking at the opportunities being offered to the print industry through relaxations of Covid restrictions in NSW and Victoria, then consider the sectors likely to see increases in demand such as commercial land wide format printing. This leads to a discussion of IVE investing in wide format, what it means for the rest of us as Heidelberg experiences...2021-10-2420 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastReducing waste and improving performance through a transition to linerless labels, with Sam Aloschi and Michael DossorIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Sam Aloschi, managing director Asia Pacific at Ravenwood Packaging, and Michael Dossor, group general manager at Result Group, about the expanding role of linerless labels in reducing packaging waste.We start the episode with some background on both companies, their partnership and the variety of labels available to Australian packaging companies to suit a broad range of products and conditions. The discussion then moves on to Ravenwood's solid footprint in the protein sector and vacuum sealed packaging along with its next big growth...2021-10-1929 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastIncreasing packaging supply chain agility using Industry 4.0 and RFID technology, with Arnaud Gay and Praveen KannanIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Arnaud Gay, head of marketing and systems solutions at Thomas Warburton, and Praveen Kannan, market project manager at SICK Australia, about Industry 4.0, RFID technology the benefits they can bring to the packaging supply chain.We start the episode with an overview of the two companies and the establishment of their partnership to bring smart factory technology to the packaging supply chain. Their new Inventory Management System uses Industry 4.0 and RFID technologies to automate and secure the Kanban lean manufacturing process.2021-10-1217 minPKN Packaging News: The PodcastPlanet Ark's work towards implementing a circular economy in Australia, with Dr Nicole GarofanoIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Dr Nicole Garofano, head of circular economy development at Planet Ark, about her career, Planet Ark's involvement in Australia's circular economy and more.Nicole starts by talking about her career to date which has included working in Barbados to establish the annual Clean Up Barbados initiative, a green business program and a community recycling initiative, which led to her interest in packaging. Her interest then developed into a PhD study in plastic packaging in island developing states and the issues encountered replicating the...2021-10-0530 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastTalking trends with Grant Davidson, Davidson InsightsFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Grant Davidson, managing director of Davidson Branding, about the changes in consumer behaviour and the increase in startups in the FMCG sector.The episode opens with Grant commenting on the roller coaster of fundamental shifts in shopper behaviour over the last 18 to 24 months, with COVID speeding up some changes but also the Millennials becoming the most influential consumers and Gen-Z coming of age. He notes that these two groups love discovering new brands and are more likely to shop locally, be health conscious and support ethical, sustainable products, so...2021-10-0531 min
The Print FilesBusiness growth through acquisition, the benefits and pitfalls, with Richard Rasmussen of Ascent PartnersIn the second of the "Smarter Business" series, Wayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks with Richard Rasmussen, director at Ascent Partners, about the issues to consider when acquiring another company or considering selling your own.The episode starts with a discussion of the benefits that can be experienced through acquisition of another company and strategies to consider when assessing and planning the process. This leads to a review of recommended methods of ensuring your business is ready to acquire another and the supporting structure that will help ensure the acquisition is a success.2021-10-0335 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastThe plug is now in the tub! Challenges and opportunities in plastics now the government has banned export of unprocessed plastics, with Helen MillicerIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Helen Millicer, director at One Planet Consulting and a Churchill Fellow, on the fundamental changes required in Australia to meet the 2025 plastics packaging targets.The discussion starts with the major challenges associated with litter polluting our oceans and importance of increasing reuse and recycling of plastics within Australia following the Australian government's world-first ban on exporting unprocessed plastics to other countries. A comparison is made with Europe where even the worst performing EU country is recycling plastic at levels far ahead of Australia.2021-09-2834 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastFair trade chocolate to digital carbon credits: Scott Fry, Loving EarthFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Scott Fry, co-founder of Loving Earth, a maker of vegan, organic, fair trade chocolate, about making amazing chocolate, climate and digital assets.From years spent in India and Mexico working with small Indigenous farming cooperatives, Scott talks about how witnessing the impact of urbanisation, industrial expansion, mining, and the destruction of the natural environment as small holder farmers were moved off their land. His passion and inspiration to create a company that could support small holder farmers in a way that would help them preserve their culture and natural...2021-09-2831 min
The Print FilesSeptember was another Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during September.Covid is impacting the print industry and we look at which areas are hurting and which are doing well in Australia and New Zealand. Workplace vaccination will be the biggest issue of the year, News Limited is the first printer to mandate vaccinations, we discuss the issues. The route out of Covid does present opportunities for printers, we look at Snap...2021-09-2623 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastIndustry collaboration and efforts to implement the circular economy, with Sanjay Dayal of Pact GroupIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Sanjay Dayal, CEO of Pact Group, on Pact's role in industry collaborations and its alignment with the circular economy.We start the episode with a discussion on Pact's ability to lead the circular economy and its work across the value chain to produce and use recycled materials along with producing reusable products. This leads to Pact's role in instigating cross-industry collaborations, many with organisations that compete with each other, to increase the levels of recycling being performed within Australia and New Zealand.2021-09-2134 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastA year in chocolate: James Ajaka reviews his first year as CEO of Darrell LeaFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to James Ajaka, CEO of Darrell Lea, about his first year running the company and what we can look forward to from Darrell Lea.We start the episode with James reviewing the highlights of his first year as CEO, the importance of balancing available resources against opportunities and the benefits being realised from efforts made by previous teams within Darrell Lea. This transitions into a discussion on the future initiatives the company is investing in and the use of research to identify new opportunities through leveraging key products.2021-09-2125 min
The Print FilesImprove your business through developing a customer-centric culture, with Sean Crichton-Browne of MarketCultureKeeping and growing customers is key to business growth. Wayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks with Sean Crichton-Browne, head of global partnerships and customer engagement at MarketCulture, about the importance of customer engagement across the entire business.The discussion starts with the importance of developing a customer-focused culture across the whole of a business, and describing a customer-centric culture. Sean notes that a committed customer focus improves the ability to respond to disruption, along with driving innovation, profitability and sales revenue growth.Sean outlines the eight disciplines for aligning your print business...2021-09-1932 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastReducing single use plastic waste and funding removal of ocean plastic, with Mike Smith of Zero CoIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Mike Smith, founder of Zero Co (www.zeroco.com.au), about reducing single use plastic in the home and removing plastic from the oceans.We start the episode with Mike discussing the inspiration behind Zero Co following his encounters with plastic waste while travelling in remote areas of the planet, leading him to research possible solutions and start a company to help address the problem. He then talks about how the company was started, the three steps required to address the issue of...2021-09-1430 min
The Print FilesMarketing that works for printers: marketing guru Malcolm Auld on why and how print businesses can integrate marketing that works, for them and for their clientsWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks with Malcolm Auld, principal of Malcolm Auld Direct, on how printers can benefit from the digital world.The episode starts with a review of physical print's role in the modern world, with an attitude of print being positive as opposed to "not dead yet," including the demise and return of QR codes. The discussion progresses towards understanding how print can supplement the digital world, and avoiding the rush to fashionable trends as opposed to working with the correct balance across media types.We then move on...2021-09-1235 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastSynthetic biology possibilitiesFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to deep tech venture capital company Main Sequence director Phil Morle about synthetic biology, Australia’s role and potential in the sector and projects already underway. We look specifically at precision fermentation, its ability to recreate animal fats and why that will be key in shifting consumers to a plant-based diet.As the global population grows, the reality of needing to produce more food using less space becomes increasingly urgent. Phil talks about how science has done so much to significantly improved yield for current food production processes, and that it...2021-09-0730 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastVendor consortiums facilitating progress towards Industry 4.0, with Open IIoTIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, hosts a panel with representatives from five of the member companies in the Open IIoT consortium to discuss bringing the Industrial Internet of Things to Australian manufacturing and production processes as part of the transition to Industry 4.0.The panellists for this discussion are Jim Wallace, sales manager Australian & New Zealand at Balluff, Harry Mulder, principal control engineer at Beckhoff, Wade Leslie, sales manager Australia & New Zealand at Kuka, Max Jarmatz, managing director Oceania at NORD Drivesystems and Jozef Ceh, global accounts manager and digital business...2021-09-0644 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastGiving label waste a new life, with Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence and Petrina BintIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks to Dr Carol Kilcullen-Lawrence, sustainability consultant with UPM Raflatac, and Petrina Bint, general manager labels at Wedderburn, regarding recycling label liners through the innovative RafCycle.The episode commences with a review of Carol's work with UPM Raflatac, Wedderburn's business and Petrina's work with them. Carol then identifies the different types of waste encountered along the label lifecycle while Petrina talks about the level of label waste that Wedderburn and their customers are dealing with.We then move on to...2021-08-3119 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastBenefitting business by increasing the number of women in food science and technology rolesFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador, Skye Raward, the co-founder of Food Futures, and Dr Kirsten Wilkie, senior beverage technologist at Givaudan, about the increasing the presence of women in STEM related fields.The episode starts with Lisa providing a review of statistics for women undertaking STEM related studies and remaining in STEM roles after graduating before noting the improvements businesses are obtaining by having more women in senior and leadership roles. This leads to discussion of improvements to workplace environments and an acknowledgement that while th...2021-08-3137 min
The Print FilesAugust was another Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during August.Covid continues to impact the economy and the print industry with businesses dealing with changing restrictions and falling demand, which has been further impacted by Clubs in Australia no longer having to send notices via mail. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, most print businesses are closed due to the Stage 4 lockdown currently in place, although government support is available.2021-08-2925 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastAn Ode to Packaging, with Lindy HughsonIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, presents An Ode to Packaging.The full text of this poem can be found on the Packaging News website at: www.packagingnews.com.au/video-and-podcasts/podcast/the-pkn-podcast-ep-36-an-ode-to-packaging------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the...2021-08-2406 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastDhuwa coffee: Reconciliation in a cupFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Shawn Andrews, founder of Dhuwa Coffee, Australia’s first indigenous owned, managed and controlled coffee enterprise, and Peter Patisteas, managing director of Griffiths Brothers coffee roasters.We start the episode with a discussion on coffee and its role in bringing people together. Shawn explains how the communal nature of coffee was part of the inspiration in creating Australia’s first indigenous brand of the little brown bean. Shawn and Pete talk about their partnership and the connection between Australia’s oldest culture and its oldest coffee roasting house working togeth...2021-08-2444 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastCarbon neutral shipping and ecologically friendly packaging, with Eva Ross of SendleIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks to Eva Ross, chief marketing and customer officer at Sendle, Australia's first 100% carbon neutral shipping carrier.The discussion starts with Eva telling us about Sendle's formation and development along with her role in the company. We then move on to the impact of COVID on eCommerce, the incredible increases in shipping volume and customers supporting local businesses when buying online.Eva and Lindy review the issues associated with the increase in shipping which include the large volumes of packaging...2021-08-1721 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastIt's all in the algorithm: with Complexica CEO Matt MichalewiczFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Matt Michalewicz, founder of Artificial Intelligence software specialist Complexica, on AI’s application in the food and beverage sector.From growing up in a household immersed in the field of AI, Matt has gone on to build his own career in the field, culminating in his current enterprise, Complexica. We start with a quick AI 101 and discuss how best to navigate the hype often associated with AI versus the reality of its use in decision support systems.While AI is often already in use wi...2021-08-1728 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastSustainable Impact: Eliminating extreme poverty by harnessing the profits from global consumerism, with Daniel Flynn from ThankyouIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Daniel Flynn, the co-founder and managing director of Thankyou, discuss the company's vision for reducing extreme poverty globally.The discussion starts with Daniel reviewing the formation and development of Thankyou and its transition from bottled water to food and personal care products. Daniel also describes dealing with the highly competitive incumbent players they encountered when entering the baby care market. We also review the decisions that lead to exiting the food business and the potential for a return to the water market using recycled...2021-08-1033 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastEngineering algae to outperform existing products, with Nusqe Spanton from Provectus AlgaeFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Nusqe Spanton, CEO & founder of Provectus Algae, about commercialising one of the oldest microbes on planet Earth.Following a quick review of Nusqe's background in aquaculture, the discussion moves on to the forming of Provectus Algae, the difficulty of growing oysters and the algae species they consume and how different algae species can often be found in specific microenvironments. This leads to the difficulties in growing algae varieties for use in various purposes and the restrictions of current technology to scale algae growth to meet industrial demands.2021-08-1032 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastWomen in packaging making their mark, with Nadia Taylor, co-founder and director of tna SolutionsIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Nadia Taylor, co-founder and director of tna Solutions, and patron of the 2021 PKN Women in Packaging forum, talk about diversity in the workplace and the benefits it brings.The discussion starts with the story behind tna Solutions' formation, its pioneering of packaging technology and overcoming early obstacles. Nadia, an emigrant to Australia, confirms that respect for different cultures and equality of people has been a key part of the organisation's operation since the beginning, including maternity policies and pay scales based on the role...2021-08-0328 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastBringing global learnings to an Australian operation, with Matthew Salter of General Mills AustraliaFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Matthew Salter, the new managing director of General Mills ANZ, about being an industry leader for a global company.After six years based in Switzerland, Matt is back on home soil, keen to use and build on the skills learnt from managing truly multicultural teams. We talk about what it takes to build team cohesion and common goals when people bring different languages and cultural norms to the table, as well as our many other idiosyncrasies.From learning to listen, flexibility and being willing...2021-08-0330 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastTransition to Industry 4.0 now to increase productivity and decrease costs, with John Broadbent, director of RealisePotentialIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, and John Broadbent, director of RealisePotential, discuss the what, why and how of Industry 4.0.The discussion starts with a review of the three previous revolutions in the industrial world and an overview of the fourth that's currently in progress through the introduction of computerisation and connectivity. The integration of systems, storage and data analysis are helping to refine production and better target operational improvements.John notes the three main factors that are maturing and converging to help drive Industry 4.0 and...2021-07-2728 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThe 'TECHXponential' future of food with global food futurist Tony HunterFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Tony Hunter, global food futurist and consultant, about the collision between food and technology happening on the cutting edge of food productionTony starts by explaining what his trademarked concept TECHXponential is, and how it is driving mind-blowing innovation and production methods in food and beverage manufacturing. Plant-based proteins are currently in the spotlight and growing their market share, but product development using cellular agriculture, fermentation, seaweed, algae, wood, and even air are catching up.We talk about the pace of change and scale...2021-07-2729 min
The Print FilesJuly was another Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during July.We start by acknowledging the impact the latest Covid outbreak and associated lockdowns is having on the print industry, and how that may play out, especially with JobKeeper no longer being available. Another sector continuing to feel the impact of Covid is events and exhibitions with these latest lockdowns forcing many to reschedule, including PacPrint which has been postponed to next...2021-07-2524 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastLeveraging the label: Creating engaging packaging in premium beverage market, with Chris Jackson of Ball & Doggett and Matt Bowman of Interweave GroupIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor & publisher of PKN Packaging News, Chris Jackson, self-adhesive national manager at Ball & Doggett and Matt Bowman, production manager at Interweave Group, discuss how packaging labels in the premium beverages sector are a platform for consumer engagement and telling the brand story, including its sustainable positioning.The discussion starts with a brief background on Chris and Matt’s career and the partnership between the two companies, and then very quickly moves into consumer trends in the premium beverages market. This includes the impact of COVID-19 on buying behaviour, the trend towards pr...2021-07-2027 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThinking inside the box with John O'Connor, Goodradigbee DistillersFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to John O'Connor, founder of Goodradigbee Distillers about his journey into the world of distilling spirits and what happens when you age them in Australian hardwoods.We start by discovering how John went from running his own advertising agency and working with some of the world’s leading alcohol brands, to being the unpaid intern and learning the art of whisky making. John talks about the inspiration that lead him to aging a single malt spirit in different Australian hardwoods and the challenges in making it a reality.2021-07-2026 min
The Print FilesExpanding your business into new areas in the digital age, and retaining customers, with XMPie's David Baldaro and Enda KavanaghWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, joins XMPie's David Baldaro, marketing operations manager, and Enda Kavanagh, regional sales manager Asia Pacific, to discuss the opportunities XMPie is giving print businesses through personalisation, cross media marketing and digital integration.The discussion starts with a review of XMPie's capabilities as a platform for marketing and communications, that increases trust and loyalty across the entire customer lifecycle, through personalised print services, video, email, SMS, store fronts and omni-channel campaigns. XMPie can be considered as a set of Lego bricks that can be assembled as required, allowing the system to scale from...2021-07-1837 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastTechnology talks: Exploring the eco and safety benefits of PaktoEarth and SafetoShare for packaging, with Anthony Harrison, CEO and founder of Twelve8 TechnologyIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Anthony Harrison, CEO and Founder of Twelve8 Technology, cover the company's ground-breaking technologies "PaktoEarth" and "SafetoShare".The conversation starts with Anthony's career development, his love of being an entrepreneur, how that passion motivates him and his focus on helping not for profit businesses. This leads to a discussion of Twelve8 Technology's formation to help both people and the environment along with its focus on integrity and ensuring its products produce proven results, and that its claims are verified.Anthony...2021-07-1331 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastSustainability as risk management with Julia Seddon, Cress ConsultingFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Julia Seddon, the CEO and director of sustainability consulting firm Cress Consulting, on the critical need for sustainability to be a key component of a company’s risk analysis and management planning. By 2030, 2019 will look like a ‘normal’ year. When we consider how impactful 2019 was in terms of extreme weather, it becomes clear that the climate in 2030 is worth assessing and developing a risk management plan. In particular, Kim and Julia discuss water stewardship and how investments in sustainability can help ensure long term viability and profits.The discussion starts...2021-07-1327 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, with Fred Soar, managing director of Soar Print, on leadership, decision making and knowing what to not worry aboutWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, discusses print leadership with Fred Soar, managing director of Soar Print.In the sixth episode in our Leading in Print series for The Print Files, Fred Soar, owner of successful print business Soar Print - which is celebrating its centenary this year - shares the lessons he has learned from 30 years of leading and growing a print business.He tells us how he got into the print industry and began working with the family business. He acknowledges the importance of education and continuous learning for his staff...2021-07-1131 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPREP-aration for change: The role of the PREP tool in assessing packaging recyclability and its support of the Australasian Recycling Label, with Anthony Peyton, co-founder and director of PREP DesignIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Anthony Peyton, co-founder and director of PREP Design, discuss the PREP tool, its use in the industry and how it supports the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).We start the discussion with a look at the PREP online tool which assists packaging designers determine whether a component of their packaging can be recycled. Available to all APCO members, the PREP tool has assessed over 90,000 packaging items which represent approximately 60,000 products. The tool has become an industry standard with support from industry and retailers, all of...2021-07-0623 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastGlobal automation & sustainability insights with Sam Bakshi, Asia Pacific Integrated Marketing Manager & Sustainable Packaging Segment Leader at 3MIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Publisher of Food & Drink Business and Sam Bakshi, Asia Pacific Integrated Marketing Manager and Sustainable Packaging Segment Leader at 3M, talk about how packaging can solve challenges that the food and drink industry faces today.Sam speaks with Lindy about how automation in packaging is one of 3M’s long term areas of specialisation, and how they help food and beverage businesses grow and stay relevant, as well as navigate around the unique set of challenges that they face.The discussion moves on to brand equity and pa...2021-07-0616 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastUpskilling to drive sustainable packaging success, with Ralph Moyle, winner of the WPO's 2021 Lifetime Achievement awardIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Ralph Moyle, winner of the World Packaging Organisation's 2021 Lifetime Achievement award, discuss the importance of investing in employee training and sustainable business practices for a company's bottom line.The episode starts with a discussion of Ralph’s achievements that led to his global recognition, and then reviews his career highlights before discussing the lessons learned from Golden Circle's introduction of shelf ready packaging. This leads to the observation that sustainability is a key driver for ensuring a business is profitable along with Ralph's views on...2021-06-2936 min
The Print FilesJune was a Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ printWayne Robinson, Editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, Publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review and analysis of the major developments, issues and trends emerging in the ANZ print industry during June.The discussion starts with the big raises in staff and paper costs that will be difficult to absorb without increasing prices, and then moves on to Ovato's attempts to rapidly recalibrate itself as the downsizing continues following the impact of Covid on its market and operations. This leads to a review of Kevin Slaven's three and a half years as CEO...2021-06-2721 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastStriking gold: The story behind the award-winning Oasis spice packaging design, with Michael Grima of qDesign EnterprisesIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Michael Grima, Director of qDesign Enterprises discuss circular design thinking and the multiple award winning Oasis Spice Shaker packaging design for Oasis Bakery.Michael, who also refers to himself as the "Chief Cat Herder" at qDesign, has 30 years of experience in the industrial design industry with 28 of those focused on packaging. Together Lindy and Michael talk about the three awards that were won at the 2021 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards for the Oasis spice packaging, and everything that went into getting it to be such...2021-06-2244 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastOn building a packaging business and a transparent leadership style, with Nina Nguyen, CEO of PakkoIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and Nina Nguyen, CEO of Pakko and winner of the 2021 Young Packaging Professional of the Year Award for the ANZ region, discuss the journey to establishing Pakko and developing an authentic leadership style when youth and gender could have been a disadvantage.Nina tells us about her start with producing packaging for her parents' farm, learning the perils and pitfalls of importing and deciding to create her own business to ensure control of product supply. She admits there was a very steep learning curve when...2021-06-1523 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastIncreasing the use of fibre based packaging to help meet sustainability goals with Anne Uusitalo of Metsä Board and Brad Partington of Ball & DoggettIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, Anne Uusitalo, Product Safety & Sustainability Director at Metsä Board and Brad Partington, General Manager for Packaging at Ball & Doggett, discuss the innovations allowing fibre based products to replace single use plastics.We start the episode with Brad providing an overview of Ball & Doggett before Anne describes Metsä Board's operations and its relationship with Ball & Doggett. The discussion then moves onto the changes both groups have seen in their customers' views on sustainable packaging and the shift from short-term to long-term goals....2021-06-0840 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, with Wayne Finkelde, CEO of Pegasus and SOS owner ABB Holdings, on leading, and decisions to become a better managerWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, discusses print leadership with Wayne Finkelde, CEO of AAB Holdings which includes Pegasus Print, SOS Print & Media, F&M Supplies and AB Warehousing & Logistics.In the fifth episode in our Leading in Print series for The Print Files, Wayne Finkelde reviews his family's history in print and how he started working in the family business. Having attended formal management courses in his early 20s, Wayne was able to build on that foundation through continuously learning from those around him and being open to input from others to further progress his career.2021-06-0643 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastHow the cobot revolution will benefit manufacturing in Australia and New Zealand, with James McKew, Regional Director for Universal Robots Asia-PacificIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, and James McKew Regional Director for Universal Robots Asia-Pacific, discuss cobots and the benefits they can bring to manufacturing.The episode starts with James explaining the difference between a standard, industrial robot and a collaborative robot, also known as a cobot. He explains their benefits along with the typical tasks and environments they can be found in.The discussion covers the technological advances in robotics that are driving the improvement in current cobots as compared to the original models. This...2021-06-0125 min
The Print FilesMay was certainly A Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast, industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print, including the importance of mental healthWayne Robinson, Editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, Publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review of the major developments in the ANZ print industry during May.The episode opens with a discussion of Amazon's new printing plant being established in Western Sydney, and its potential implications for the ANZ book printing industry. Thie focus then switches to newspapers, with analysis of the two big stories this month highlighting the rapidly evolving sector, with ACM's closure of its North Richmond plant and the impact on small and rural newspaper publishers, while the Today Group...2021-05-3021 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastHow smart is your supply chain? PKN talks intelligent packaging and automation with Andrew Steele from GS1 and Jean-Michel Maclou from SICK Sensor IntelligenceIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, Andrew Steele, Director for Retail at GS1 and Jean-Michel Maclou, Industry Sales Manager for Logistics Automation from SICK, discuss intelligent packaging at all levels in the packaged goods supply chain.The discussion starts with the origins and development of the humble barcode with its associated standards, expansion into 2D barcodes and the use of RFID tags. Andrew and Jean-Michel explain how these technologies are allowing product packaging to provide more information to consumers ranging from provenance, freshness and recyclability.We...2021-05-2552 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPaper-based packaging: past, present and future with Andrew Pooch, MD of Tetra Pak OceaniaIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Andrew Pooch, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Oceania talk about paper-based packaging manufacturer Tetra Pak's past, present and future as the company marks 60 years in Australia.The episode starts with Andrew discussing Tetra Pak's history, its innovations including the Sunny Boy ice-confection packaging, and the introduction of the company’s fully renewable milk packaging in 2019 adopted by Brownes Dairy in Western Australia. Andrew also covers the evolution of milk packaging over the years along with Tetra Pak's entry into the processing of dairy and ot...2021-05-1824 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastA family matter: Will and Eddie Brook on building businesses based on principles and passionFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks with Will and Eddie Brook about the trajectory of growing up with their premium muesli pioneering parents Pam and Martin Brook, of Brookfarm fame, to now running the family business, creating Cape Byron Distillery and building an entirely new business model with We, the many.The episode starts with Will and Eddie’s recollections of growing up during Brookfarm’s early days and how their careers have brought them back to the family business. The passion of their parents for the environment and food that was both nutritious and delicious has...2021-05-1838 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, with Susan Heaney, managing director of Heaney's Performance in Print, on running a print operation through a changing business landscapeWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Susan Heaney, managing director of Heaney's Performance in Print, discuss inspiration, management and surviving change, during the fourth episode in our Leading in Print series for The Print Files.The episode starts with Susan explaining her early roles in the family business and how she came to be running it. She highlights the importance of education to progress beyond real-world experience and identifies her sources of inspiration, support and advice.The discussion also includes the importance of establishing and maintaining a good team while avoiding micro-managing...2021-05-1624 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThe machines are watching: how vision systems elevate your quality control with Hugh Donelly, FPC Food Plastics and Murtaza Nasir, SICK AustraliaFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks about machine vision solutions for food and beverage packaging with FPC Food Plastics managing director Hugh Donelly and Murtaza Nasir, the machine vision and distance sensors market product manager for SICK Australia.Hugh gives us a history of FPC Food Plastics before we shift to Murtaza explaining machine vision and how it can be applied to the packaging world. Hugh talks about FPC Food Plastic's transition from the sensor systems of the early 2000s to current vision systems and how that has improved the quality and food safety aspects of...2021-05-1138 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastIn the bag: The story behind Woolworths locally made paper recyclable shopping bags, with Tom Lunn of DetpakIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Tom Lunn, Detpak's General Manager of Marketing and Innovation, discuss Woolworths' recyclable paper bags and Detpak's efforts to make them possible.The episode starts with a discussion on the inspiration for this initiative and Woolworths' objectives for switching from single-use plastic to fibre-based bags. The material development and the requirements the bags must meet are reviewed along with the newly developed machinery used to produce them in Australia.Tom confirms that the fibre material for the bags is, itself...2021-05-1121 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, with Tom Eckersley, managing director of Eckersley Print Group, on leadership and running a family-owned businessWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, and Tom Eckersley, managing director of Eckersley Print Group, discuss leadership, the importance of mentorship and running a family-owned business, during the third episode in our Leading in Print series for The Print Files.The episode starts with Tom discussing how he started working in the family business and quickly moves on to the importance of mentorship, particularly his involvement in The Executive Connection. This transitions to people management and its application to staff, customers and suppliers.Tom goes further into running a family business, and his...2021-05-0930 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastWhat a cracker: From a 4 person start-up to $400m+ sale. Former CEO of Gourmet Food Holdings Todd Wilson reflects on his remarkable success storyFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks with former CEO of Gourmet Food Holdings Todd Wilson about the experience of running a start-up and the lessons learnt along the way to becoming a market leader.The discussion starts with reviewing the market opportunity that inspired the creation of Gourmet Foods Australia, covering how it was initiated and the effort involved in building a start-up operation. Todd covers the importance of being first to market and also being able to keep a new business agile but controlled while accommodating rapid growth.Topics addressed...2021-05-0428 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastHow the recycled KitKat wrapper was made, with Jacky Nordsvan from Nestle and Richard Smith from AmcorIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, Jacky Nordsvan, head of packaging at Nestle Oceania and Richard Smith, director of sustainability at Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific, discuss the groundbreaking effort that went into producing the recycled KitKat wrapper.The episode starts with a review of the organisations involved in the initiative, why the KitKat product was specifically chosen and how the entire process works. The topics covered range from consumers engaging with flexible plastic recycling through to the production of a food safe, truly circular process for the ongoing production of KitKat...2021-04-2718 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastEXCLUSIVE In The Drink: Findings of Australian Beverages Council's 20-year trends analysis of what we're drinking. With AusBev CEO Geoff ParkerFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry speaks with Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker on its report into Australians’ changing consumption of non-alcoholic beverages.In possibly a world first, the Australian Beverages Council has commissioned a 20-year longitudinal trend analysis into Australian sales of sugar sweetened beverages from 1997 to 2018.Geoff talks about how the non-alcoholic beverages industry has been undergoing a portfolio renovation for some time and that the study findings support that. He explains how the research reveals a fundamental shift away from sugar sweetened beverages in favour of low/no su...2021-04-2726 min
The Print FilesApril was another A Big Month in Print. In this latest Print Files podcast industry insiders Wayne Robinson and Lindy Hughson dissect the big stories, issues and trends emerging in ANZ print, observing the importance of reinventionWayne Robinson, Editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, Publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review of the major developments in the ANZ print industry during April.The episode starts with an analysis of the potential impacts on mail and the print industry from the new CEO at Australia Post. This transitions into a review of Andrew Macaulay's achievements as CEO of the Print and Visual Communication Association (PVCA) given he will be leaving the role later this year.The drastic reduction in the level of paper imports in...2021-04-2526 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastEthical consumerism and Choice for Life with Sustainable Sally WilliamsIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Sally Williams, aka Sustainable Sally, discuss ethical consumerism and Sally's new Choice for Life platform.Sally discusses her history with Brand Power and the factors that led to her transition to the Choice for Life, including recognising the rise of the conscious consumer. With surveys indicating more consumers than ever are including sustainability in their purchasing choices, it is clear that unsustainable brands are on the way out.Lindy and Sally also discuss Unilever's new "BYO Container" refill station...2021-04-2026 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastLeadership lessons with seasoned FMCG CEO Hamish ThomsonFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry speaks with Hamish Thomson, the author of “It’s not always right to be right, and other hard-won leadership lessons” to discuss leadership within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.Formerly with Mars, Hamish has built a solid career of leadership within FMCG organisations, distilling his knowledge into a book that provides practical steps and whiteboard tools to help others learn from his experiences. His discussion with Kim covers topics including practical leadership, dealing with volatility, creating trust and assigning responsibility.Hamish and Kim also cover...2021-04-2034 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, Sandra Duarte, CEO of Centrum Printing, on leadership, decision making and being amazing within the print industry.Wayne Robinson, Editor of Print21, and Sandra Duarte, CEO of Centrum Group, discuss careers and leadership in the print industry during the second episode in our Leading in Print series for The Print Files.The discussion starts with a review of Sandra's career, focusing on her motivation and drive along with her transition from a tourism business to Centrum Print in 2008. We discuss the factors that drove Centrum's transition from general commercial print to its reinvention as a large format trade and packaging printer.Sandra talks to us about the risks associated...2021-04-1836 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastAre we on the right path for managing plastic? Dr Ross Headifen of Biogone weighs inIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Dr Ross Headifen, founder of Biogone, an Australian eco-conscious company dedicated to designing and delivering cost effective biodegradable products, discuss the challenges and pitfalls of managing plastics.Ross presents his concerns that the broader goals of Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets – to make all plastic recyclable or compostable by 2025 – are not achievable in the time frame.The discussion includes a comparison of recycling vs reusability, the life expectancy of plastics, compostability, biodegradability and capturing the energy trapped in plastics.2021-04-1329 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastInnovation + investment: How venture capital is fuelling the reformation of what we eat and how we produce it. With Phil Morle, Main Sequence Ventures and Nick Hazell, v2food.Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Phil Morle, partner at Main Sequence Ventures, and Nick Hazell, CEO of v2foods, to discuss venture capital partnerships in the alternative protein industry.The episode begins by discussing industry opportunities for venture capital funds and the importance of capital being used to fund research and subsequent development. After revisiting the launch of v2foods, Phil and Nick identify the industrial and infrastructure opportunities in Australia along with the global market volume that can make the required investments feasible.Phil then discusses the...2021-04-1334 min
The Print FilesLeading in Print, with Debbie Burgess, Joint MD of Bright Print GroupWayne Robinson, editor of Print21, talks to Debbie Burgess, joint managing director of Bright Print Group, on leadership in the evolving print industry. This is the first episode in The Print Files' series Leading in Print.We start with Debbie telling us about growing up with the family's print company, how she started working in the business, and the importance of education for her career, and for the whole team at the renowned Bright Print Group, one of the most progressive print businesses in the country.The discussion then moves on to...2021-04-1129 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastA boost for B2B suppliers as balance of power shifts in 2021, with Paul Allen of Margin PartnersIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Paul Allen, Principal of Margin Partners and author of ‘Take Back Your Margin!’ discuss the legislative and global changes for B2B suppliers that provide unseen opportunities to protect and grow their business strength and sustainability.The discussion opens with a review of the many factors that have changed for B2B suppliers in 2021 as the supply/demand equilibrium has shifted in suppliers' favour. Paul then moves on to outline his three golden rules suppliers can use to protect their profitability and use these chan...2021-04-0630 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastTalking innovation in FMCG with Angeline Achariya, innovation and growth executive director at Simplot AustraliaFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Simplot Australia innovation and growth executive director Angeline Achariya about what innovation in the food and beverage sector looks like.The conversation starts with Angeline discussing her career and background in FMCG along with how she became involved with innovation. She explains how she defines innovation and the many factors involved in making improvements to existing operations and bringing new products to market.Kim and Angeline discuss the importance of targeted innovation and on-going innovation along with the need for a diverse team. We...2021-04-0638 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastRecycling label liner material to reduce landfill, with Jessica Walters of Labelmakers and Felicia Richardson of EnviroflexIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, Jessica Walters, Head of Sales & Marketing at Labelmakers, and Felicia Richardson, CEO of Enviroflex, discuss their recent collaboration to recycle label liners rather than sending them to landfill.Labelmakers Group, Australia's biggest label printing company, has secured the rights to the worldwide patented RecuLiner technology for Australia and New Zealand and is collaborating with building materials producer Enviroflex to create a local, circular solution for recycling glassine liner from pressure senitive labels that would otherwise go to landfill.The discussion...2021-03-3031 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastSupporting women in the supply chain with Maggie Pillay and Louise WeineFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry discusses greater gender equity in operational roles with Kellogg's Australia manufacturing director Maggie Pillay and National Association of Women in Operations (NAWO) CEO Louise Weine. We start the discussion with Louise telling us about NAWO, the key industry areas that make up operations and the ratio of women in each industry area, followed by Maggie reviewing her career in food safety and manufacturing.The topics covered include the importance of mentoring and companies that offer opportunities for women, the cultural shift required to help both women and men support both a...2021-03-3032 min
The Print FilesIntroducing The Print Files and discussing A Big Month in Print with Wayne Robinson and Lindy HughsonWayne Robinson, Editor of Print21, and Lindy Hughson, Publisher of Print21 and PKN Packaging News, bring us a review of developments in the print industry during March. We start by discussing how two of the printing industry’s biggest players have been impacted by changes by the shift to online catalogues and magazines, yet they reported different results for the half year.The discussion then moves on to the opportunities that have grown from the packaging industry responding to COVID, the emergence of companies focusing on small-run production requirements, and recent developments in the sh...2021-03-2425 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastLeveraging the power of brand and packaging design with Nikki Moeschinger, Managing Director, BrandOpusIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News and Nikki Moeschinger, the managing director of BrandOpus discuss the multilayered topic of brand and pack design, exploring how brand, often the most valuable asset on a company’s balance sheet, is regularly under-utilised, misunderstood and dismissed as “the logo.”Nikki explains how, in the context of FMCG, a strong brand can be brought to life on the all-important packaging touchpoint to deter competition, protect market share and help to command a price premium.The di...2021-03-2334 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThe state of the Australian plant-based meat industry with Karen Job from Food FrontierFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Karen Job, head of industry engagement with the independent think tank for alternative proteins Food Frontier to discuss its report into the plant-based meat industry in Australia.The discussion covers consumer engagement, new product and industry developments, the formats that plant-based meats are taking, and the challenges and opportunities faced by companies in the sector.Karen also covers the investment opportunities and corporate growth currently being experienced by companies associated with plant-based meats.2021-03-2330 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastRichard Smith from Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific on solving the flexible packaging paradox, and the Holy Grail 2.0 projectIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Richard Smith, Director of Sustainability at Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific about the flexible packaging paradox and the Holy Grail 2.0 project.We start by discussing the dilemma that flexible packaging is so successful due to its numerous sustainable advantages yet these very properties make it hard to recover and also low value in the recovery stream. We then move on to the progress being made to improve the recovery of flexible packaging material, including work by RedGroup/RedCycle and Replas, and...2021-03-1626 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastPlant protein pioneer Proform Foods CEO Matt DunnFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Matthew Dunn, three-time Olympian and CEO of Proform Foods to talk about plant-based protein, their new MEET brand and growth plans.Matt shares the company’s origin story, with his father Stephen Dunn creating Proform Foods in 2008 based on his pioneering research with the CSIRO in 2005 and 2006 on large scale plant-based protein production. Matt gives us his recollections of Stephen’s work in the 1980s and 1990s working in cereals production that led to joining CSIRO, forming Proform Foods and its growth as a commercial supp...2021-03-1634 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastWOSUP's war on single-use plastics with co-founders Martin Salter and Karl PageIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with the co-founders of social impact enterprise WOSUP, Martin Salter (CEO) and Karl Page (COO) about their company and its war on single-use plastic pollution in the context of disposable cups used at events. With over 500 billion disposable cups used annually across the globe, many of them end up polluting our waterways and Australians are a big contributor to the problem.Martin starts by telling us about the motivating force that lead to the establishment of WOSUP and its sustainable, circular...2021-03-0930 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastFight Food Waste CEO Dr Steve Lapidge and Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre project leader and RMIT academic Dr Simon Lockrey explain the world of food waste, what Fight Food Waste and the CRC are doing, and how businesses can get onboardFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by Dr Steve Lapidge, the inaugural CEO of Fight Food Waste Ltd, which incorporates the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre and Stop Food Waste Australia. She's also joined by Dr Simon Lockrey, a leading sustainability and design innovation researcher who has been based at RMIT since 2009 and is now a key leader in the Fight Food Waste CRC, serving as the interim Reduce Program leader.Steve and Simon discuss their backgrounds and how their careers to date have resulted in their current roles with the...2021-03-0948 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastAlan Adams and Nerida Kelton talk with PKN about the Save Food Packaging Project's latest research insightsIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Alan Adams, Sustainability Director at APAC Sealed Air and Nerida Kelton, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP). Both Sealed Air and the AIP are consortium members for the Save Food Packaging Project for the Fight Food Waste CRC.The key topic of this episode is the launch of the first Industry Insights report from the CRC that reveals the extent of the problem when it comes to food manufacturers taking responsibility for preventing food waste....2021-03-0229 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastPure Foods Tasmania managing director Michael Cooper talks about leading a company with an aggressive growth strategy, the stratospheric rise of plant-based foods and moreFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by the managing director of Pure Foods Tasmania, Michael Cooper. From licking the stickers for bottles of juice in his family’s juice business as a kid, Michael is now leading a company with plans to be a $100 million company in five years.We discuss the company’s growth through acquisitions and capital raising, the fact that plant-based foods are the fastest growing food and beverage category and that plant-based cheeses are leading the charge.Michael reviews the company’s exports into Asia and workin...2021-03-0240 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastSustainable Sally joins Martogg Group to promote sustainability with recycled plastics.In this episode, our first for 2021, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks about consumer education and brand awareness of sustainability with Sally Williams, aka Sustainable Sally, and Austen Ramage, Product Manager at Martogg Group.Lindy talks with Austen and Sally about the reasons why Sally has joined forces with Martogg LCM to promote sustainability and recycled plastics. She also learns about Sally's decision to leave Brand Power in order to focus on sustainability and the circular economy.The discussion includes the efforts and costs associated with using Recycled...2021-02-2327 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPKN talks carbon-offset initiatives for packaging with Aleks Lajovic, MD of Impact InternationalIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Aleks Lajovic, MD of Impact International, about the company’s carbon-offset initiatives, including a forest, a solar farm and alternative materials for tube production.We start by talking about the forest that Impact International has purchased to provide a carbon-offset capacity for its production of tube packaging. The discussion includes the location of the forest, support for native wildlife as well as carbon absorption and the ten Australian brands that have signed on to the project at the time of its launch....2020-12-0824 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastReviewing the 2020 Top 100 Food & Drink Companies ReportFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry reviews the 2020 Top 100 Food & Drink Companies Report with Senior Industry Analyst Matthew Reeves from IBISWorld, covering the movements within the list along with the factors that fuelled the changes.During the discussion, a number of causes are noted including re-organisations and changes to reporting periods, COVID-19, climate impacts, changes in consumer demand and increased competition. While it has certainly been a dynamic year, one surprise was that, despite COVID-19, many Australian companies were able to increase their export markets.We also briefly review particular sectors and...2020-11-2924 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastDiscussing our packaging future with Brooke Donnelly, CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant OrganisationIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Brooke Donnelly, CEO of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), to look back on a huge year of achievements and also look ahead at our packaging future.The discussion covers the launch of APCO's Our Packaging Future report, its Priority Projects for fiscal year 2021 and the launch of their 2025 Targets Monitoring Program. Brooke gives an overview of the effectiveness of the Single Use and Problematic Plastic Packaging phase-out plan and gives us a sneak peek at what to expect in December's release of...2020-11-2432 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastSmart packaging and the path to our packaging future.In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Simon Jones of EVRYTHNG and Michael Dossor of Result Group about smart packaging and the opportunities it will create for Australian brand owners.The discussion includes how smart packaging supports product transparency and authenticity along with the benefits of new technology and standards that are now converging to make inexpensive intelligent packaging economically feasible. We then look to the future to discuss the opportunities that smart packaging can make available using technologies that are now in common use today, transitioning to concepts that...2020-11-1736 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastRoll 'n' Recycle: a new opportunity for flexible packaging & kerbside recycling.In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Joe Foster and Jessica Ansell from O F Packaging about the company’s new "Roll 'n' Recycle" initiative developed in partnership with PREP Design.We start with a discussion about the Roll 'n' Recycle initiative's background and how it came about due to the difficulties associated with recycling soft plastics, the majority of which have a mixed plastic composition. Roll 'n' Recycle has produced monopolymer soft plastic products to meet the physical requirements of packaging while still being recyclable, all while addressing the co...2020-11-1029 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastSustainable e-Commerce packaging with Kate Bezar of The Better Packaging Company in New ZealandIn this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Kate Bezar, the co-founder & director of The Better Packaging Company in New Zealand about producing compostable packaging for e-Commerce deliveries.Kate tells us about the inspiration for starting Better Packaging and its biodegradable courier satchels which have been certified to stringent Australasian standards. We also discuss their global distribution warehouses, their partnership with SEKO Logistics and the impacts of COVID, which have included pivoting to the production of compostable gloves and other products.The discussion covers topics including...2020-11-0324 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastSPC's Robert Giles discusses the sale of the company and his first year as CEOFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Robert Giles, CEO of SPC, about the sale of the company from Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) and his first year in the role. We start with an overview of SPC and Rob's work with the company during the sale process, including the importance of communication and the effort associated with keeping the company operating while dealing with prospective buyers and managing staff concerns.Following the successful sale, Robert tells us that SPC now has a goal of growing to a 1.5 billion dollar company within three years, all while transitioning away...2020-11-0331 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPackaging Exhibitions in the time of COVID-19, with Mark Dingley, Chairman of APPMAMark Dingley, Chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), joins PKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on AUSPACK and other packaging exhibitions.An important announcement is made regarding the staging of the next AUSPACK show. Factors leading to the announcement included the likelihood of Australia's international borders remaining closed until late 2021 along with other challenges associated with accommodating COVID-19 restrictions including distancing, limited attendee numbers and sanitising. The discussion covers the contingencies and venues the APPMA board were assessing and the importance of maintaining a quality exhibition that...2020-10-2827 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastHow the Top 100 align with the UN's Sustainable Development GoalsFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to author, speaker and founder of Food & Nutrition Australia Sharon Natoli about her project of mapping Australia’s Top 100 Australian Food & Beverage companies against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The discussion starts with a review of what the 17 SDGs are and what lead to their establishment in 2015. We then look at the specific goals most suitable for food and beverage producers, which leads into a discussion of larger businesses working with smaller innovators and investors funding start-ups to improve processes locally and globally.Shar...2020-10-2729 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastHow packaging can help solve the problem of food wastePKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson is joined by Karli Verghese and Nerida Kelton. Karli is the Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow in Industrial Design at RMIT and the Reduce Program Leader at the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC). Nerida is the Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), and project lead for the Save Food Packaging project in the Fight Food Waste CRC.We start the episode by noting that food waste is a major environmental problem that was recently highlighted by the UN's Food & Agriculture Organisation which held the first...2020-10-2032 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastLion Group Supply Chain & Technical director Ian Roberts talks about a tough year of COVID-19 and a cyberattackFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Ian Roberts, Group Supply Chain & Technical Director of Lion, to discuss how Lion has managed to keep their breweries operating despite the many impacts of 2020.Ian has been working with Lion for 30 years, having started at Castlemaine Perkins through a university scholarship. He has worked in various parts of the organisation from brewing through to supply chain, including a number of stints in the brewer’s overseas operations.We ask Ian about the biggest changes he has seen over the years and the scope of...2020-10-2033 min
The Slavic Connexion"Dance of Compromise": Putin's Russia, Disinformation, and the Wily Man with Joshua YaffaThe New Yorker's Moscow correspondent, Joshua Yaffa, joins us from Moscow in fact to talk about the conditions in Russia during the pandemic, his latest book Between Two Fires, and the oft-debated Russian interference in US elections. Additionally, Yuri Levada's work and coining of the term "Wily Man" figures prominently into this discussion having played a role in Yaffa's attempt to understand the characters he sought to portray in his book. This is a fascinating conversation, and we hope you enjoy!
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PKN Packaging News: The PodcastPackaging that Protects the Planet with Joanne Howarth, Founder & CEO of Planet Protector PackagingPKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson is joined by Joanne Howarth, the Founder & CEO of Planet Protector Packaging.Joanne is an entrepreneur with big passion determined to make a big impact.Joanne explains how she was driven to find a planet-friendly form of packaging through her extensive use of polystyrene packaging for cold chain distribution in her previous role. This led her to research the use of sheep’s wool as a natural thermal insulator, allowing her to convert otherwise discarded belly wool into Woolpack, a lining material for boxes that can be...2020-10-1328 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastMars Food Australia GM Bill Heague reflects on his first year in the roleFood & Drink Business editor Kim Berry talks to Mars Food Australia general manager Bill Heague about his first year in the job, the company’s 75th anniversary and COVID-19.Bill has been with Mars for 12 years, working in Australia, Czech Republic and Ireland before returning to Australia in late 2019 to take the helm of Australian operations.He shares his experience working for a global, family-owned business and the unique qualities that brings. For Bill, a company that thinks in generations not quarters can focus on what is important: strong relationships; science-based solutions th...2020-10-1332 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastSoft Plastics & Sustainability with Jacky Nordsvan, Head of Packaging, Nestle AustraliaPKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson is joined by Jacky Nordsvan, the head of packaging at Nestle Australia. Jacky oversees packaging for Oceania with a particular focus on packaging sustainability. She is involved with Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and sits on the technical advisory committee of the Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Portal (PREP).Our discussion with Jacky starts with Nestle's vision towards sustainable packaging by 2025 and its three pillar strategy it has established to support the implementation of its vision covering packaging, recycling infrastructure and consumer behaviour. It includes how the PREP tool is used to identify...2020-10-0619 min
The Food & Drink Business PodcastThe team at Food & Drink Business and IBISWorld reflect on 2019 as we prepare the annual Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report for 2020In our inaugural episode, Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry is joined by publisher Lindy Hughson, and senior industry analyst for IBISWorld Tom Youl talk about the title’s flagship product, its annual Top 100 Food & Drink Companies report.Lindy provides us with a summary of Food & Drink Business’ history and the report.Lead by Kim and Tom, we then review the companies in 2019’s Top 10 and the factors in 2020 that are likely to influence their earnings including COVID, China's domestic market recovery and polarisation of the market towards the premium and budget ends o...2020-10-0135 min
PKN Packaging News: The PodcastBetter Packaging with Pierre Pienaar, president of the World Packaging OrganisationPKN Managing Editor & Publisher Lindy Hughson is joined by Pierre Pienaar, president of the World Packaging Organisation, to discuss the organisation’s goal to bring about a ‘better quality of life through better packaging for more people’.To set the context, Lindy provides a snapshot of PKN Packaging News' sixty years of history, its focus on the packaging industry and the rapid change in packaging which is helping to make this the most exciting time to be in the industry. We then discuss the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), its engagement with the UN, the role of its presid...2020-09-3036 min