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An agreement struck between Cleanaway and Viva Energy will see the two companies undertake a prefeasibility assessment of a circular solution for soft plastics and other hard-to-recycle plastics. Read more
Industry groups and local manufacturers, including Kimberly-Clark Australia, have voiced approval of the government's Future Made in Australia Act announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, although there's recognition that the plan needs "fleshing out".
PKN’s latest issue for 2024 is hitting desks, which includes our comprehensive review of APPEX 2024, a preview of drupa, and features on Labels, Sustainability, F&B Packaging, and Design.
The proposed US$11bn acquisition of WestRock by Smurfit Kappa has been given the go-ahead by the European Union’s Merger Regulator, and will see the creation of a $US34bn a year business.
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Giants partners with WOSUP in AFL-first
7 Mar 2024AFL’s Giants have sounded the final siren on the use of disposable draught beer plastic cups at home games in a historic deal with social impact enterprise, War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP).
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Recyclable paper crisp packs launched in UK
2 Apr 2024Snack brand The British Crisp Co has launched the first fully recyclable paper crisp packet, providing a scalable alternative to the eight billion packets thrown away each year in the UK.
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Orora wins US innovator award for new Jarbot
9 Apr 2024Orora's Jarbot Reusable Packaging System has been named the winner in the Overall Packaging System Category at the Sustainable Packaging Coalition Innovator Awards for 2024.
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Sustainability is the word in our Easter round up
27 Mar 2024Ahead of the Easter weekend, PKN takes a look at some of the various confectionery initiatives hitting the shelves, with both Nestle and Mondelez making significant reductions in packaging materials.
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Avery Dennison trial: Labels don't hinder recyclability
22 Feb 2024Avery Dennison recently conducted a semi-industrial trial to assess label releasability during the recycling process for HDPE. Results show that its standard adhesion filmic label solutions are fully released.
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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 12 April
12 Apr 2024In the news: Smurfit Kappa, WestRock, BioPak, Huskee, Visy, Pact Group, Orora, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Women in Packaging Awards.
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PKN Podcast Ep 88: March Packaging News Unpacked
8 Apr 2024Lindy Hughson and Kim Berry provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in March.
Since Mark Post introduced his cultured meat burger in 2013, the industry has attracted nearly US$3 billion in private investment and more than 150 founders have established new companies, developing innovative food products by leveraging cell biology and advanced biomanufacturing techniques. It hasn't been without its challenges and critics, but life sciences and biotech consultant, James Ryall, says cultured meat represents a lot more than an alternative food source.
Sustainable protein manufacturer, Harvest B, says its latest range is a world first, combining sustainable plant proteins with traditional animal proteins in a 50:50 blend to deliver a product with improved health, environmental, and yield claims.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says a number of changes to the leadership team is an “opportunity for executive renewal” and part of the commission’s “ongoing transformation towards being a modern, ambitious and confident regulator”.
