The Andrews Labor government in Victoria is launching a new government body to support the transformation of the state’s waste and recycling systems.

Julia Kay, co-founder of compostable cling wrap and pallet wrap manufacturer Great Wrap, has been named Young Victorian of the Year by the Victoria Day Council.

At the Dscoop forum at PacPrint, Little Bang Brewing Company’s founder Ryan Davidson gave a lively presentation on the power and possibility of digital print for brand owners.

Close the Loop Group has called for urgent industry-wide solutions to address the plastic waste crisis, in light of the federal government’s second round of plastics export bans that came into effect on 1 July.

In a move to reshore manufacturing and create local jobs, Jamestrong Packaging is set to expand its Taree, NSW facility with a new aluminium casting line to produce slugs used to make aerosol cans.

Global packaging leader TricorBraun has successfully completed its acquisition of PB Packaging (PB), a leading Australian provider of plastic and glass packaging.

VIDEO: At printing industry trade show PacPrint, taking place in Melbourne this week, PKN spoke to Ross Fursey, MD of Ultra Labels & Flexpack, about the reason behind the company's purchase of the HP Indigo 6K digital label press, destined for its Barossa Valley facility.

Amcor has moved to the next phase of its inaugural Lift-Off initiative, shortlisting the start-ups to invest in from 100 to eight, selected for innovative packaging concepts with a sustainability focus.

A $55m investment in an upgraded manufacturing site secures Asahi Beverages a major manufacturing presence in SE Qld and brings new beverage filling and packaging technology to the plant.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has appointed Kmart exec and current APCO Board member, Chris Foley, as its new CEO. Foley will start in the role in August 2022.

Amcor has undertaken a product rebrand aimed at giving customers a clearer, more holistic view of its growing portfolio of 'more sustainable' packaging solutions.

Pact Group Holdings has completed its acquisition of Synergy Packaging, with Pact Group MD and Group CEO Sanjay Dayal positive about the potential of the venture.

The latest results from APCO's 2021 reporting has revealed that over a quarter of a million SKUs now feature the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) on-pack across the ANZ.

Local OEM HMPS Group has designed and developed a sleever and cartoner in one footprint for Australian cheesemaker Real Dairy.

Nestlé Professional has launched a limited edition Nescafé Blend 43 1kg tin made by Visy, with label by Labelmakers, and 280pk sachets by Stratex, exclusive to First Nations company Mandura.

The Arnott’s Group has released its second annual Sustainability Report, highlighting its achievements and continued momentum, to achieve key sustainability obligations, with packaging a key focus.