Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka blueberry brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group. Read more
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.
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.
Tetra Pak has the Edge in beverage cartons
17 Oct 2024Tetra Pak has collaborated with a leading company in the European juices, nectars and soft drinks markets to launch the new Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge beverage carton.
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.
PIQET 5.0 enables ISO 14044-compliant reporting
17 Oct 2024Lifecycles has launched the updated PIQET 5.0, which introduces ISO 14044-compliant reporting, on top of other tools to assist in optimising sustainable pack designs and increasing product efficiency.
Chef Merito breadcrumbs in fresh pack design
17 Oct 2024Latino-founded seasonings and spices brand, Chef Merito, is re-releasing its classic breadings SKUs with a fresh look for its packaging, which is supplied by PPC Flex.
Nestle adopts Sonoco's 95% paper-based cans
17 Oct 2024Sonoco has introduced fully recyclable 95% paper-based cans for Nestlé coffee products as part of its EnviroCan range.
Trimatt solidifies partnership with AusPost
17 Oct 2024Australia Post has solidified its long-term partnership with Trimatt Systems by commissioning 10 custom-made wrapping machines over 14 years, and the latest machine currently in production.
PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 18 October
18 Oct 2024In the news: Mountain Blue, Eureka brand, Opal, Coles, Jet Technologies, Lifecycles, Waterdrop, Unilever, Sonoco, Nestle, Tetra Pak.
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.
The Federal Court has ordered Campbell Nicholas, the former CFO and company secretary of Noumi, when it was trading as Freedom Foods Group, pay a $100,000 penalty and be disqualified from managing corporations for four years.
In the second Beyond Talk series, Yume CEO, Katy Barfield, will be joined by Michelle Mullins from Tyson Foods and Justin Merrell from Lion to discuss groundbreaking food waste programs in the US, Scope 3 emissions, and preparing for emissions reporting.
Hort Innovation has partnered with data company, Lifecycles, to better understand the environmental footprint of Australian avocados by conducting a life cycle assessment.