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Ego Pharmaceuticals has unveiled a bold new chapter in its commitment to local manufacturing, announcing a $156 million, decade-long investment to expand its Victorian operations. Read more
After an extended period of grace for brands whose packaging carried the REDcycle and Return to Store labelling, the deadline is here for complete removal from soft plastic packaging in Australia.
The 2025 PKN Women in Packaging Awards, presented in Sydney today, have once again shone a powerful spotlight on the exceptional women driving progress, innovation, and impact across every corner of the packaging value chain.
Planet Ark Environmental Foundation has officially exited voluntary administration, following the unanimous approval of a Deed of Company Arrangement by creditors.
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BulletProof can boosts print durability and design
24 Jun 2025After three years of R&D and testing, East Coast Canning + Printing has launched its most advanced innovation to date: the BulletProof digitally printed aluminium can.
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Cadbury, Amcor release 80% recycled plastic pack
26 Jun 2025Mondelez International is rolling out new packaging for Cadbury Dairy Milk sharing bars in the UK and Ireland, made with 80% certified recycled plastic and developed in collaboration with Amcor.
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Pact, Unilever team up on 70% rHDPE Lynx bottle
3 Jul 2025In a win for Australia's circular economy, Unilever ANZ’s Lynx brand has transitioned its 400ml body wash range to bottles made from 70% post-consumer recycled resin – all sourced and reprocessed locally.
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Motor Brand wins fourth Vertex packaging title
3 Jul 2025Motor Brand Design has been named Agency of the Year for Asia/Australia/New Zealand at the 2025 Vertex Awards for its packaging prowess, marking its fourth consecutive win.
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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 4 July
4 Jul 2025In the news: Ego Pharmaceuticals, QV Skincare, REDcycle, APCO, iQRenew, Curby, TrendPac, Unilever, Pact Group, Motor Brand Design, Women in Packaging Awards.
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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.
The Victorian government has invested $160,000 to support the sustainability and profitability of the state’s wine industry, matched by $240,000 from Wine Australia. The funds will help Wine Victoria to provide the wine industry with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to improve practices and outcomes.
Australian spirits producers had an outstanding showing at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, with top scoring producers including 30 Knots Spirits, Australian Distilling Co., Ester Distilling, Mt. Uncle Distillery, Nine Circles Distillery, and Turner Stillhouse.
The recent innovation forum hosted by the Australian Marketing Institute and research company, T Garage, examined the reality for the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer goods that innovation is now table stakes. Experts from three of Australia's Top 100 food and drink companies shared their experiences and confirmed innovation is not just a corporate strategy, but a mindset permeating personal and professional life.
