NCI Packaging has revealed plans to introduce digital metal decoration technology to the ANZ market, with the installation of a new digital printing press scheduled for the second half of 2025.

The highly anticipated PKN Women in Packaging 2025 program has opened for entries. Backed by strong industry support, this prestigious initiative celebrates the achievements, leadership, and innovation of women across the Australian and New Zealand packaging industry.

Amcor’s $13bn merger with Berry has taken a significant step forward, with shareholders at both companies overwhelmingly approving the new combination.

Flexibles and specialty packaging business Pro-Pac saw its losses increase in the first half of the year, and has called in advisors for a strategic review of the business.

The ACCC has authorised the Soft Plastics Taskforce, comprising Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, to continue collaborating on recycling stockpiled soft plastics and implementing a pilot in-store collection program until 31 July 2026.

Revenue at Pact Group was up by 3.5% in the first half of the financial year, but net profit after tax was down by 76.3% for the company, whose share price has risen by 50% this month.

Australian organic yoghurt brand five:am has introduced paper-based tubs for its yoghurt range, becoming the first brand in the segment to adopt this packaging format.

Kiwi antimicrobial packaging products developer Zoono slashed its losses in the first half of the year, and has two major UK supermarkets trialling its new packaging technology for in-store berry products.

The sustainable packaging operations of Close the Loop Group achieved double digit sales growth in the half year to December, partially offsetting declines in its US Resource Recovery Business.

Diversified marketing communications group IVE, which is currently building a major folding carton packaging business, saw its profits rise strongly, on flat revenue, in the first half of the financial year.

Queensland-based sustainable packaging innovator TomKat Koolpak is set to expand its footprint across SE Asia through a partnership with Segi Fresh, a leading Malaysian fresh food retailer and distributor.

PKN’s first issue for 2025 is out and full of news and in-depth features, including on-the-floor coverage of major events Pack Expo and All4Pack, as well as the latest developments in Sustainable Packaging and Pack & Label Printing.

Viva Energy has produced its first ISCC+ certified bio-based polymer from used cooking oil, at its Geelong Refinery, with plans for the material to be made into flexible plastic packaging for snacks.

PKN's owner Yaffa Media has cause to celebrate: Founded in 1925, it has grown into a powerhouse of specialist publishing, digital media, and events, while remaining an independent, family-owned business.

Orora has sold its ANZ wine closures operation to Interpack, a Victoria-based business with a legacy in screw cap manufacturing dating back to the 1970s, in a $20 million deal.

The four-week lockout at Opal Paper’s Maryvale Mill is over, as Opal has reached an in-principle agreement with its workers and the CFMEU for a new Enterprise Agreement.