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The first cans to be printed on Orora’s new high-speed digital direct-to-can printing system, Helio, rolled off the line at the canmaker’s Dandenong facility this week, marking a milestone not only for the company but for the region’s packaging sector. PKN was there. Read more
The role of food and drink manufacturers in strengthening the recycling sector and supporting Australia’s transition to a circular economy was the focus at the National Recycling Roundtable this week.
Cleanaway, Pact Group, TOMRA, Re.Group, Boomerang Alliance, and Reloop Pacific are lobbying for urgent reform to lift Australia’s CDS return rates and drive investment in the circular economy.
Environment and industry groups are calling on the federal Environment Minister to finalise consultations and introduce a mandatory EPR scheme covering the full life cycle of packaging.
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NSW CDS adopts in-arrears invoicing model
17 Jul 2025From September 2025, New South Wales will transition to an in-arrears invoicing model for its Return & Earn container deposit scheme, aligning with practices in most other Australian states.
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Sonoco GreenCan adopted for spices
8 Jul 2025Austrian spice company Kotanyi has launched a new range of spice blends in Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan packaging, made with 69% recycled content and featuring an integrated paper lid.
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Amcor shortlists compostable barrier start-ups
6 Aug 2025Amcor has selected four start-ups from the UK and US to progress in its latest Lift-Off Sprints challenge, which focuses on developing moisture barriers for compostable packaging substrates.
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Yates brings new pouch system to garden care
6 Aug 2025Yates has introduced a new hose-on garden care range using a pouch packaging system designed to reduce mess and simplify application.
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Paper bubble wrap debuts in Australia
31 Jul 2025Wrapt Packaging has introduced a new paper-based protective packaging material to the Australian market – Papair Bubble Wrap – designed to provide an alternative to conventional plastic bubble wrap.
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KHS enhances closure inspection with AI
30 Jul 2025KHS Group has optimised its Innocheck TSI closure inspection unit with the implementation of an AI-based fault detector designed for tethered caps.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 8 August
8 Aug 2025In the news: Orora, Helio, Visy, Pact Group, Boomerang Alliance, APCO, ReMade in Australia
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PKN Podcast Ep 114: July News Unpacked
5 Aug 2025In this episode, PKN’s Lindy Hughson and Navan Kaur cover big investments and business moves, regulatory shifts and insights gathered from two important events: CeMAT and ReGen.
As consumers lean towards functional food and beverages, the sports and energy drink market is leading the charge. Market research company, IMARC Group, has released its Australia Sports and Energy Drinks Market report for 2024, outlining current trends and expected growth over the next decade.
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) ANZ Produce Executive Program (PEP), a leadership and business development program for the fresh produce industry, will make its New Zealand debut from 17-22 August.
Thomas Foods International has moved from two shifts to one extended single shift at its Lobethal processing facility, due to drought and lower livestock supply. The company said it was a “difficult but necessary decision”, given current market conditions.
