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Shareholders in Pact Group have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the company’s proposal to delist from the ASX, despite opposition from several smaller shareholders. Read more
Australia has stepped firmly onto the global stage in support of an ambitious treaty to end plastic pollution, with Environment Minister Murray Watt announcing the nation’s commitment during the United Nations Ocean Conference in France. Meanwhile, local environmental leaders are urging the government to back its global words with accelerated domestic action.
Plastic resin made from recycled milk and juice bottles at a Pact-operated recycling facility in Melbourne meets US FDA safety requirements for use in HDPE food and drink packaging.
Packaging and IT recycling operation Close the Loop anticipates its second half EBITDA will fall by 50 per cent compared to the first half, on revenue that at around $99m will be similar to the first six months.
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Qld CDS launches scheme pricing framework review
12 Jun 2025Queensland’s CDS is commencing a scheme pricing framework review to make participation in the recycling program easier for beverage manufacturers and boost the circular economy.
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EFWA, RMIT push for food label reform
12 Jun 2025RMIT and EFWA are working with consumers and stakeholders to reduce household food waste, after finding confusing date labels and storage advice are driving Australians to throw away edible food.
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Empauer, DPR&Co partners on sustainability reporting
19 Jun 2025Sustainability services provider Empauer has partnered with creative agency DPR&Co to help organisations craft sustainability narratives, and measure their impact.
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Bega debuts whipped peanut butter in recyclable pack
10 Jun 2025Bega Group has released a whipped peanut butter product in a recyclable tub and lid, with a paper label supplied by Labelmakers and packaging design by brand agency Edison.
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KM launches low-seal initiation film for PET trays
11 Jun 2025KM Packaging has introduced K-Peel 4G, a mono PET lidding film designed to seal to all PET-based trays at low temperatures. It can be used for ambient, chilled or frozen applications.
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Kaeser delivers solution for compressed air issues
18 Jun 2025Generating compressed air presents a unique set of challenges, such as avoiding contamination or leaks. Kaeser says its measuring technology delivers the ideal solution.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 13 June
13 Jun 2025In the news: APCO, Pact Group, Close the Loop, RMIT, End Food Waste Australia, GS1, Bega Group.
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PKN Podcast Ep 109: April News Unpacked
1 May 2025In 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 dynamic packaging industry in April.
Australian coconut water brand, Raw C, has launched in the US market just in time for summer, a major step in the company’s global growth ambitions.
Chobani Australia has appointed Ishani Samarasekera as its new finance & IT director, and Sami Cannone as sales general manager, the latest management shift as the company looks towards the future.
The consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry is more competitive than ever, meaning new brands must get ‘category savvy’ to ensure they can compete against the food giants and growing private label sales. Sonia Martinez from Australian United Retailers provides five tips on how to do so.
