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Visy has developed a new fibre-based, thermal insulation solution called Visycell, which could help drive the shift away from expanded polystyrene in the food delivery supply chain. Read more
The imminent US$13bn merger of Amcor and Berry Global will result in a new leadership set-up under CEO Peter Konieczny, for the business which will have 400 packaging plants and 75,000 staff.
Pro-Pac Packaging's trading results for the first three months of this calendar year show it has continued to perform below expectations. The company has now brought in a business turnaround specialist.
The early bird rate for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, to be held on 6-7 May at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, NSW, is closing on 4 April.
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Piazza D’Oro launches home compostable coffee cups
2 Apr 2025Piazza D’Oro is transitioning all its takeaway cups to Biopak's Aqueous Lined BioCups, with the aim to reduce the number of single-use cups ending up in landfills.
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Hive Awards: Best Packaging – who made the cut?
26 Mar 2025The Hive Awards 2025 – run by PKN’s stablemate Food & Drink Business – attracted some exceptional solutions-driven entries in the Best Packaging category. We take a closer look at this year’s finalists.
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Review: Certified compostables lift FOGO participation
3 Apr 2025An independent review by a leading environmental scientist has found the use of certified compostable products – notably caddy liners – significantly improves household participation in FOGO services.
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Aussie students place 3rd on global stage
2 Apr 2025The AIP’s support for students in their packaging design projects has paid dividends, with a record set of wins in the latest round of the WorldStar Awards, writes Nerida Kelton, executive director.
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Amcor Lift-Off winner Bloom raises $14m
3 Apr 2025Bloom Biorenewables, a previous Amcor Lift-Off program winner, has successfully closed a Series A funding round exceeding US$14m. It is collaborating with Amcor on R&D for sustainable plastics.
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SMC advises regular upkeep of tubing and fittings
19 Mar 2025To ensure pneumatic systems operate efficiently, regular maintenance of fittings and tubing is vital. According to SMC's Robert Taylor, routine inspections and timely replacements can help avert failures.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 4 April
4 Apr 2025In the news: Visy, Pro-Pac Packaging, Piazza D'Oro, BioPak, Australasian Bioplastics Association, Ekam Global, Blue Ocean Closures, Boomerang Alliance, Women in Packaging.
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PKN Podcast Ep 108: March News Unpacked
2 Apr 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in March.
Australian entrepreneur and race car driver, Aaron Zerefos, has acquired Sydney-based drinks distribution company, Fresco Beverages – aiming to expand the reach of his existing brand portfolio, which includes Add Water, Ozone, Little Fox Coffee Roasters, C Coconut Water, Fiji Water and Milk Lab.
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has opened another focused Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program for 2025, this round focused on Western Australian small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to advance through innovation.
Every participant across the food and packaging industry supply chain must ensure foreign contaminants are not present in the products companies deliver to their customers. Eric Confer from Eriez outlines the best practices processing plants use today to achieve the highest product purity and avoid costly tramp metal damage by using magnetic separators and metal detectors.
