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This year’s board election for peak industry body, the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association, saw one of the closest contests in recent years, with the highest voter turnout compared to previous rounds, and a hard-fought campaign from nominees. Read more
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.
Detpak has been recognised by global restaurant chain operator, Flynn Group, with a Product Excellence award for innovation and design for Pizza Hut and Wendy’s promotion and packaging projects.
A $1-million soft plastics recycling pilot trial will soon be underway in Queensland, with the aim to test different ways for consumers to return and process problematic soft plastics.
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Tread Softly lightens footprint with lighter bottle
10 Oct 2024Australian wine brand Tread Softly has introduced a 15 per cent lighter bottle and is celebrating two-million trees planted over the last five years as part of an ongoing partnership with Carbon Neutral.
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Advanced depackager cuts Woolies' food waste
10 Oct 2024Woolworths’ Victorian stores will reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill through the use Veolia's new depackaging facility in Dandenong South.
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Amcor achieves EcoVadis Gold medal
10 Oct 2024Amcor has achieved the EcoVadis Gold medal for its sustainability practices, increasing its overall score from 70 to 73, and placing it in the 95th percentile of all companies assessed by EcoVadis.
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Natpat launches reusable treasure box packaging
10 Oct 2024Aussie health brand Natpat has redesigned its packaging, moving away from its original flat, recycled bag, and introducing a new "treasure box" concept, which encourages reusability.
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Stora Enso to open dry moulded fibre production
10 Oct 2024PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, is planning to open a dry moulded fibre production unit in Skene, Sweden, with production set to begin in Q4 2024 after successful large-scale testing.
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Servo innovations: exploring new capabilities
16 Oct 2024While some believe that all servo systems are the same, there are in fact some clear differentiators, and it’s these differences that yield big benefits.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 11 October
11 Oct 2024In the news: Impact International, Woolworths, Veolia, Boomerang Alliance, Tread Softly, Carbon Neutral, Absolut, Andy Warhol Foundation, Gualapack, BioPak, OzHarvest.
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PKN Podcast Ep 99: September News Unpacked
3 Oct 2024In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s packaging industry in September.
With multiple inquiries into supermarkets’ pricing practices and competition this year, Australian Grape & Wine has called for improved policies for Australian winemakers, recommending the sector be included in a strengthened Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. At the same time, independent wine retailer, Naked Wines, has launched a campaign targeting large alcohol retailers, regarding pricing and market access structures.
Israeli foodtech start-up, Kinoko-Tech, has signed a commercial agreement with Metaphor Foods, the innovation arm of ingredients and processing company, Hela APAC, to produce thousands of tons of sustainable, protein-rich products in Australia.
Queensland-based Stryda Brewing Co. has announced tennis player Nick Kyrgios is coming on board as co-owner and brand ambassador.
