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Why do some packs capture the world’s enthusiasm while other packs sit on shelves getting dusty? The Package Design Book 3 presents all the work that was applauded in the Pentwards in 2013 and 2014.

“Readers will discover, through introductory essays, product descriptions and plenty of images, what drives design industry leaders and agencies behind these creations which are so much part of our everyday lives,” publisher, Taschen, commented.

The book contains more than 400 packs from 30 countries, so the world’s packaging trends, ideas and possibilities can be seen in its pages.

Here are a few examples to whet your appetite:

 

 

Food & Drink Business

Woolworths Group reported Australian Food sales of $53.85 billion for F26, up 4.6 per cent, with segment EBIT of $2,953 million up 8.5 per cent on the prior year. Group sales reached $71.5 billion, up 3.6 per cent, with group EBIT before significant items of $3,105 million, up 12.7 per cent. Net profit after significant items was $1,138 million, up 18.1 per cent. 

Dr Mark Krstic, MD of the Australian Wine Research Institute, will be stepping down from his position at the end of 2026, following seven years of leadership and a total of 15 years of service to the Institute.

Asahi Beverages has switched to recycled material for all of its plastic soft drink bottles in a major sustainability milestone for the company.