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Spicers is set to expand its sustainable packaging portfolio in Australia following a strategic alliance between its parent company, KPP Group Holdings, and materials innovator Papkot. Read more
Melbourne-based packaging innovator Onpack has joined forces with fast-rising hydration brand Rippl to deliver a sustainable, fast-turnaround packaging solution that merges high-quality digital printing with fully recyclable aluminium cans.
Big Bag Recovery has partnered with GT Recycling as its new processing partner to strengthen local recycling and circular economy outcomes in Victoria.
Close the Loop has appointed long-time team member Kesh Nair as its new CEO for Australia, in a move that signals the company’s sharpened strategic focus and leadership reset.
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NSW CDS adopts in-arrears invoicing model
17 Jul 2025From September 2025, New South Wales will transition to an in-arrears invoicing model for its Return & Earn container deposit scheme, aligning with practices in most other Australian states.
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Sonoco GreenCan adopted for spices
8 Jul 2025Austrian spice company Kotanyi has launched a new range of spice blends in Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan packaging, made with 69% recycled content and featuring an integrated paper lid.
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Leaders to explore packaging circularity at ReGen
16 Jul 2025At ReGen 2025 on 24 July, a panel featuring leaders from APCO, Planet Protector Group and Cercle will unpack how regulation and on-ground action are shaping sustainable packaging.
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Motor Brand wins fourth Vertex packaging title
3 Jul 2025Motor Brand Design has been named Agency of the Year for Asia/Australia/New Zealand at the 2025 Vertex Awards for its packaging prowess, marking its fourth consecutive win.
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B&D secures CMPC partnership for fibre packaging
9 Jul 2025Ball & Doggett is expanding its fibre-based packaging board portfolio, through an exclusive distribution agreement with global pulp and paper producer CMPC.
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Kaeser delivers solution for compressed air issues
18 Jun 2025Generating compressed air presents a unique set of challenges, such as avoiding contamination or leaks. Kaeser says its measuring technology delivers the ideal solution.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 18 July
18 Jul 2025In the news: Onpack, Rippl, Close the Loop, Huhtamaki, Big Bag Recovery, GT Recycling, Curby, Sealed Air Hamilton, Blue Star Auckland.
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PKN Podcast Ep111: with Zaidee Jackson
15 Jul 2025Guiding brands through governance and green goals is the focus of this episode, as PKN publisher Lindy Hughson speaks with Zaidee Jackson, national BDM Sustainable Packaging at Ball & Doggett.
Winemaking technology company, Bucher Vaslin, has launched its Pacific operation, to provide local resources to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The new entity will be led by industry expert, Paul Baggio, bringing decades of experience and a deep understanding of local winemaking needs.
Bega Group has allegedly joined forces with global dairy giant FrieslandCampina in its bid to acquire Fonterra Co-operative Group’s Mainland business. There are two other players in the ring for Mainland – Japanese food company Meiji Holdings Co and French dairy giant Lactalis.
Personalised food, sustainability, alternative protein sources, and the growing influence of private labels are major themes for the food and beverage sector. A recent webinar hosted by Anuga and its knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, identified key trends currently at play and emerging.
