In one of the biggest deals ever undertaken by an ASX-listed business, Amcor is acquiring US-based Berry Group in an all-stock merger, in a move that will create a consumer and healthcare packaging business with 400 operating plants around the world.

The PKN Packaging News November 2024 issue is out now and is packed full of the latest news and in-depth features, including a closer look at the challenges of achieving a circular economy for packaging.

A panel of industry leaders explored the transformative potential of connected packaging at the Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam this week. PKN was there.

The VMA, in partnership with APIA and the industry-led Labels & Packaging Coalition, has submitted a proposal to the Federal Government addressing key packaging regulation reforms.

A new online platform, ARL Marketplace, has launched to coincide with National Recycling Week, aimed at assisting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in helping their customers recycle correctly.

MasterFoods is trialling Australia's first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs, reducing plastic by 58 per cent compared to its original packaging.

In line with National Recycling Week, Ego Pharmaceuticals has begun transitioning its QV tube products from non-recyclable laminate to fully recyclable low-density polyethylene (LDPE) packaging.

AIP's seventh State of Industry webinar on 6 November focused on the future of soft plastics recycling in Australia, and provided updates on the progress of the industry-led soft plastics recycling scheme.

A $22.2 million can line upgrade at CCEP Australia's Richlands facility is complete, and construction is now underway on an additional can line, backed by a further multi-year $75 million investment.

The winners of the 35th Dow Packaging Innovation Awards were recognised at Tokyo Pack last week, with Toppan taking home the coveted Diamond prize for the Panasonic battery paper pack.

Amcor’s CEO has joined 20 other CEOs from some of the world’s largest companies in signing an open letter from Business For A Plastics Treaty to address plastic pollution at a global level.

Brisbane-based Earthodic has raised $6 million in seed funding to further its development of recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging, with plans to expand its footprint into the US.

Mars Petcare Australia’s Wodonga plant for packaged pet food products is set to be Australia’s first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution.

AANA has launched its new Environmental Claims Code, which reinforces responsible advertising practices and supporting efforts against greenwashing.

Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka blueberry brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group.

As the government trumpets headline inflation figures coming down, the reality for many manufacturing businesses is that government charges themselves are skyrocketing, putting a significant burden on business.