Antares Vision Group has joined Result Group as the new technology partner for all of its traceability project activity, with the newly launched Uno 3 intelligent packaging campaign for Hungry Jacks marking the first collaboration project.

The removal of plastic openings for some Coles Brand tissue boxes is the supermarket’s latest move to reduce unnecessary and problematic plastic packaging from its shelves.

The ANZPAC Plastics Pact has released its first Impact Report, which provides a crucial look at how the region is progressing towards the development of a circular economy for plastic.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) and not-for-profit standards organisation, GS1 Australia, have collaborated to assist APCO members with annual sustainability reporting.

On 1 June, the much anticipated launch of the Ecoporium by Ball & Doggett sustainable packaging platform will take place at an in-person event held at the Melbourne Museum, with livestream available.

Sustainable packaging solutions manufacturer Amcor has acquired Moda Systems, a manufacturer of state-of-the-art, automated protein packaging machines. Amcor said on 2 June that the deal has gone through.

A partnership between Clean Vibes and Aboriginal not-for-profit KARI Foundation has resulted in over $30,000 raised for the charity through container recycling at major NSW events and festivals.

Global food and beverage processing and packaging company Tetra Pak has appointed Boris Munster as MD of its Oceania business, as former MD Andrew Pooch retires after 35 years of service.

Coles says it has committed to phase out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store and online by the end of next month, as the supermarket aims to reduce unnecessary plastic packaging at the checkout.

At a general meeting held during interpack this week, the International Packaging Press Organisation (IPPO) announced its new president and executive board for the 2023-26 term.

Jim Chalmers' first budget has only a modicum of support for businesses, with the federal treasurer spending the extra tax revenue business has delivered on welfare, aged care and mass energy relief.

ePac Flexible Packaging has launched its in-house design services to support brands of all sizes to optimise packaging design and branding.

Sealed Air Corporation has taken the next step in its reinvention with the official changing of its corporate brand to SEE, showcasing a market-driven and customer-first solutions company.

VicReturn, the scheme coordinator of the new Victorian Container Deposit Scheme, has appointed Jim Round as its inaugural CEO. He brings a wealth of experience to the organisation.

The world’s biggest packaging company, Amcor, has downgraded its full year profit forecast by five per cent, as consumers rein in their spending around the world due to inflationary pressures.

Visy has acquired Zenexus, a privately-owned supplier and distributor of moving and storage boxes, major brand hardware and retail products, and which is one of the largest suppliers to Bunnings.