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AIP's seventh State of Industry webinar on 6 November focused on the future of soft plastics recycling in Australia, and provided updates on the progress of the industry-led soft plastics recycling scheme. Read more
Pack Expo International 2024, the largest packaging and processing event in the world this year, has been a resounding success. PKN was walking the aisles and spotting innovation to bring you this snapshot.
A $22.2 million can line upgrade at CCEP Australia's Richlands facility is complete, and construction is now underway on an additional can line, backed by a further multi-year $75 million investment.
The winners of the 35th Dow Packaging Innovation Awards were recognised at Tokyo Pack last week, with Toppan taking home the coveted Diamond prize for the Panasonic battery paper pack.
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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.
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BioPak launches compostable paper sushi tray
4 Nov 2024BioPak has introduced its new BioBoard Sushi Tray range, lined with an aqueous coating to enhance presentation. It's aimed at Japanese restaurants and sushi retailers across ANZ.
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Victoria’s CDS celebrates milestones
6 Nov 2024Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, coordinated by VicReturn, has marked two significant milestones: its first anniversary and the return of its billionth container.
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Elmwood redesigns Dolmio's sauce range pack
7 Nov 2024The Dolmio Bolognese sauce range has had a packaging redesign, executed by Elmwood and tailored for the Australian market by Marks, with visual engagement and shelf navigation part of the brief.
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UPM, Eastman debut paper-based solution for food
5 Nov 2024UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have introduced a biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution designed for food products needing grease and oxygen barriers.
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Proseal launches CP3rs automatic case packing system
4 Nov 2024Proseal has introduced the CP3rs, a fully automatic case packing system designed for flexible production environments with limited space, it on the success of the CP3 case packing solution and features rapid product changeovers in under one minute.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 1 November
31 Oct 2024In the news: CCEP Australia, Earthodic, Circular, Toppan, Panasonic Energy, Mars Petcare, ARENA, MyEcoBag, Ritchies IGA.
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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.
The winners of the annual Product of the Year Awards have been announced, with Coles and Woolworths homebrand items dominating, taking out 23 of the 34 categories.
Following the statement from Steve Donohue in September, saying he is stepping down from his role as CEO and managing director of Endeavour Group, the company has announced several changes to its executive leadership team.
Plant-based drinks and alternative proteins have continued to grow in the food sector, and HRS Heat Exchangers is taking note – developing manufacturing solutions to make processing easier and more efficient.
