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US-headquartered PakTech, producer of 100% recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has kicked off manufacturing in Australia and is partnering with Endeavour Group to expand the drinks retailer’s closed loop recycling scheme. Read more
The print community is mourning the sudden passing of industry titan Geoff Selig, executive chairman of the $1bn IVE Group, who has died while on holiday in Europe.
Amcor's Bottles of the Year program highlights eye-catching designs that cater to evolving consumer preferences, using the latest PET plastic technology to deliver a more responsible packaging choice.
TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak, and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products, further expanding its Australian presence.
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Rippl makes waves with customisable alu packs
1 May 2024Rippl Water is the newest Australian brand packaging water into aluminium cans and bottles, printed with a range of licensed designs and customisable branding options for consumers and businesses.
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New koor pack for on-the-go market
6 May 2024A Brisbane-based industrial engineer has developed koor, a reusable container designed to transform the way consumers approach on-the-go food packaging.
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9 May 2024
Coles has replaced traditional plastic net bags with recyclable paper packaging for fresh mandarins, which is set to reduce plastic waste by 11,700 kilograms annually.
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How brands can convert to sustainable packaging
17 Apr 2024Implementing sustainable packaging in a small-scale brand may pose challenges, but with careful planning, it's achievable says Anthony Partington, co-founder and creative director at Brandwell.
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HyperBarrier launched for paper-based flexibles
9 May 2024Sustainable packaging innovator, Smart Planet Technologies, has released HyperBarrier, a ternary nanocomposite coating designed for paper-based flexible packaging.
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SMC boosts flow rates with JSB angle valves
2 Apr 2024To maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market, local industries are investing in new-generation solutions designed to improve performance, enhance productivity and bolster performance.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 3 May
3 May 2024In the news: Pact Group, Circular Plastics Australia, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Boomerang Alliance, insignia, Peacock Group, Rippl Water, Zespri, Speakeasy, Pringles, Mecca, TerraCycle.
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PKN Podcast Ep 90: April Packaging News Unpacked
8 May 2024Lindy Hughson and Kim Berry provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in April.
Woolworths will donate 10 cents from the sale of every High Fibre Sliced Sandwich Bread loaf to OzHarvest. The campaign builds on Woolies’ existing support for the food relief agency, which has seen more than 75 million meals donated since 2014.
Melbourne-based craft brewery, Deeds Brewing, will close after it failed to find an investor to bail it out of voluntary administration. Deeds entered VA on 13 March.
Changes to the Competition and Consumer Act, including the power to divest supermarkets if found to have misused their market power, are key recommendations from the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices. But Labor and Coalition senators delivered dissenting reports.
