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From little things
OUR Plant Design & Fitout feature this month starts with our cover story (page 16). RMR Process was established in response to seeing much of Australia’s manufacturing move offshore. Its founder Peter Taitoko is as passionate about keeping manufacturing alive in Australia as he is about seeing RMR Process customers reach their full potential in a sustainable and adaptable way.
We also look at two of Australia’s most successful bakery and snack companies – Springhill Farm (page 28) and Kez’s Kitchen (page 32) – and how they have managed the
need for more room and improved processes.
The local and global dairy market is in a volatile state. Rabobank’s
Michael Harvey (page 22) takes us through the factors at play and what it means to the Australian industry.
While the market might be uncertain, senior trade commissioner Paul Sanda explains why South-East Asia is a region of major opportunity for the Australia dairy industry, particularly those who secure halal
certification (page 24).
We look at some of the latest innovations in food packaging and equipment including Confoil’s DualPakECO trays (page 36) and Trimatt Systems’ latest labelling system (page 41).
And Andrew Leakey, GM of Mars Wrigley Australia, completes The fast 5 this month
(page 50). He talks about his passion for people and the satisfaction he gets from seeing people he has mentored, coached, and managed go on to bigger and better things.
It is something we see in food and beverage
manufacturing repeatedly – small businesses with one product growing to have a national footprint; companies expanding their operations physically; and brands exporting onto the global scale. The saving, from little things, big things grow, still rings true.
Onward.
KIM BERRY
WELCOME TO 2023:
WHAT’S COMING UP
February/March
TRENDS FORECAST 2023
Our inaugural February/March edition starts with what to watch in 2023. Will NoLo beverages maintain growth? Will plant-based meat regain its mojo? We will cover it all.
PLUS:
• Meat, Fish & Poultry • Fresh Produce
• The Cold Chain
• Robotics &
Automation
If your company has any exciting new products or is involved in any innovative projects in these areas, contact Food & Drink Business editor Kim Berry on editor@foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au.
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