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APCO has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, the second report released this year in line with its commitment to improving timeliness and relevance of data. Read more
The AFGC has welcomed government progress towards implementing clear, integrated and consistent changes to packaging across Australia, but says greater clarity is needed on design standards.
It’s been a tumultuous yet progressive year in packaging in Australia, with highs and lows playing out against a backdrop of uncertainty caused in part by the dangling sword of DCCEEW’s proposed Packaging Reform, and in part by the mounting pressure of rising manufacturing costs. Lindy Hughson reviews the top stories for 2024.
Orora has successfully completed the sale of its North American packaging solutions operation OPS for A$1.7bn, with the deal going through today. Orora will now focus exclusively on glass and cans.
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Glass more than half full… and going places
26 Nov 2024Ellie King is a manufacturing engineer at Orora Gawler, one of the biggest beverage glass production facilities in the southern hemisphere. Lindy Hughson caught up with her on a recent site visit.
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Spring Gully Foods chooses Orora’s new glass jars
5 Dec 2024Glass bottle maker Orora has expanded its offering in the food category, with the production of a new range of glass jars. Australian brand Spring Gully Foods is the first to take delivery.
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Detmold Group sets 25-year sustainability targets
12 Dec 2024The Detmold Group has outlined its 2025-2050 sustainability goals to address climate impact, circularity, and environmental responsibility. It plans to make 95 per cent of its packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
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Taylors refreshes Taylor Made wine labels
12 Dec 2024Family-owned Clare Valley winery Taylors has introduced a new design for its Taylor Made wine range, each bottle has a geometric version of the iconic Taylors seahorse on the bottle’s neck. Labels printed by CCL labels.
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Origami packaging brings cardboard into the fold
4 Dec 2024The Finnish VTT Technical Research Centre, in partnership with Aalto University and Metsa Board, Stora Enso, and Walki Group, has introduced FOLD, the origami-inspired packaging technology.
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SMC transitions to AC-D air filtration series
25 Nov 2024SMC has confirmed the full transition to its AC-D series air filtration range, following the formal phase-out of the AC-A and AC-B series. AC-D is a modular air filtration solution for improving plant connectivity.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 12 December
12 Dec 2024In the news: DCCEEW, APCO, Orora, Qenos, CDS Vic.
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PKN Podcast Ep 100: Global packaging insights
2 Dec 2024As the PKN Podcast celebrates its milestone 100th episode, industry insiders Lindy Hughson and Wayne Robinson share insights, trends, and inspiring stories shaping the future of packaging.
It has been 20 years since SPC was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) but this week returned as SPC Global (ASX: SPG) following its merger with The Original Juice Company (OJC) and Nature One Dairy (NOD).
New Zealand Infant formula brand, LittleOak, is boosting its retail presence through a new partnership with Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) that will see its range available in IPA’s banner group, Chemist Discount Centre (CDC).
Fonterra says a plan to convert two coal boilers to wood pellets at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, New Zealand, is a crucial step in its commitment to exit coal by 2037.
