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The iQRenew SPEC facility in Taree, NSW, opened its doors yesterday to stakeholders across industry and government, demonstrating at scale how household soft plastics can be turned into a valuable resource. PKN was there. Read more
SPSA has named the newly appointed members of the inaugural Stakeholder Advisory Council to support the development of Australia’s national soft plastics product stewardship scheme.
Close the Loop Group has reported a downturn in its FY25 results, with revenue, earnings and margins impacted by shifts in product mix. A strategic reset underway promises to lift FY26 performance.
RollsPack was a standout performer at the 2025 FPLMA Print Awards, securing a sweep of gold and silver accolades, as well as the coveted Best in Show and the Innovation Award.
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Cork sleeve offers sustainable transit solution
28 Aug 2025Innonature Packaging Solutions has introduced the Suber Sleeve, a cork-based protective sleeve designed to replace single-use plastics and support Australia’s national packaging targets.
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TNA capability on show to NZ food producers
28 Aug 2025TNA Solutions, a global leader in food processing and packaging, will showcase its integrated systems capabilities at Foodtech Packtech 2025, taking place 2–4 September in Auckland.
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Popit Recycling and Papyrus score IGP grants
26 Aug 2025A further $28.7 million has been allocated to successful applicants through the federal Industry Growth Program, including two packaging technologies to support the Australian and global food system.
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Tetley’s pink pack shouts support from shelf
20 Aug 2025Tetley has released a limited-edition 'pink' pack of its Tea Cup 100s as part of the Uncomfortable Cup campaign, created with Breast Cancer Network Australia, to spark conversations about breast cancer.
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World's largest flexible packaging summit set for Mumbai
25 Aug 2025ElitePlus will host world’s largest speciality films and flexible packaging summit in Mumbai on 2-3 September, with the event set to bring together over 2200 delegates from more than 23 countries.
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Lumix Procut releases MHS FS 800 intelligent cutter
20 Aug 2025Lumix Procut has introduced the MHS Schneidetechnik FS 800 intelligent cutter to the Australian market, designed for butchers “who demand precision, flexibility, and high performance”.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 29 August
29 Aug 2025In the news: iQRenew, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia, RollsPack, FPLMA, Goodman Fielder, IVE Group, Close the Loop, Treasury Wine Estates, Innonature Packaging Solutions.
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PKN Podcast Ep 116: with Darren Thorpe
19 Aug 2025Darren Thorpe, MD of APR Plastics, joins PKN publisher Lindy Hughson to discuss how advanced recycling can tackle Australia’s soft plastics challenge.
Private equity firm, Allegro Funds, has acquired a majority stake in BE Campbell, a third generation, family-owned meat processing company, with the Campbell family retaining a “significant” share in the business.
The day after Coles Group presented its positive FY25 results from profits to staff morale and customer satisfaction, it was Woolworths' turn with investors, but with a far less positive tale.
The Halliday Wine Companion has announced its Award winners for the year, celebrating some of the nation’s top wines, winemakers, viticulturists and wineries in its guide to all things Australian wine.
