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More than 700 Woolworths supermarkets across five states are now accepting soft plastics again, marking a major expansion of Australia’s growing soft plastics recovery network. Read more
The 2026 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards finalists have been announced, with this year’s shortlist spotlighting the innovations, materials and talent shaping the future of packaging across Australia and New Zealand – and setting the stage for a competitive run into the global WorldStar awards.
PulPac has signed Australian packaging company Zipform Packaging as a licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology, to accelerate the development of fibre-based solutions for food packaging applications.
Following a rigorous two-stage judging process, finalists in the 2026 Women in Packaging Awards have been selected, reflecting the depth of talent, leadership and innovation shaping Australasia’s packaging sector.
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PakTech brings reusable keg cap to Australia
29 Apr 2026PakTech is launching a reusable keg cap made from 100% recycled HDPE and designed as a closed-loop solution for keg protection, cutting waste and boosting efficiency for breweries.
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Hort Connections 2026 speaker line-up grows
29 Apr 2026The trade show at Hort Connections 2026 is sold out, with a record number of booths confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June.
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Go-Pak launches global packaging platform
6 May 2026Sustainable packaging specialist Go-Pak Group has launched a global trading platform designed to simplify international procurement for foodservice brands and reduce supply chain complexity.
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The Packaging Innovation Edit: April
28 Apr 2026PKN presents The Packaging Innovation Edit, a curated selection of standout global packaging innovations. Produced in collaboration with ThePackHub, this new monthly series highlights innovations advancing packaging design and function.
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Metal packaging growth outlook strengthens
7 May 2026New data released at METPACK 2026, running in Essen this week, points to continued growth for metal packaging, driven by beverage cans, recycling performance and renewed industry investment.
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Oil-free compressors shift industry towards cleaner air
15 Apr 2026Oil-free vs oil-lubricated screw compressors: Vijay Lamba, senior marketing manager at ELGi Equipments, unpacks how to choose the right technology for your application.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 8 May
8 May 2026In the news: Woolworths, saveBOARD, iQRenew, Plascrete, CCEP, PulPac, Zipform, Visy, Pharmacycle
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PKN Podcast Ep 124: 2025 Year in Review
1 Dec 2025In this special Year in Review episode, PKN publisher Lindy Hughson and co-host Grant McHerron look back at the big packaging stories of 2025.
For many growing businesses, passion and purpose are what spark success in the early years. But as a company expands, instinct alone is no longer enough. Sustainable growth requires a clear strategy, a deep understanding of customers, and the ability to adapt as markets evolve. Gewürzhaus co-founder and managing director, Maria Konecsny shares insights from establishing a specialty herb and spice business that has expanded across Australia.
FOODiQ Global has completed a 28-year analysis of Australian non-alcoholic drink sales, revealing a strong swing towards water and low- and no-sugar carbonated drinks for consumer choices in the beverage aisle. The study was commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council.
Australian Plant Proteins (APP) has launched Nothing Else, a direct-to-consumer brand offering faba bean and yellow pea protein isolates manufactured entirely at its Horsham, Victoria facility, making it the only vertically integrated plant protein isolate producer in the country with a consumer-facing product line.
