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Visy is recruiting more than 100 operators, technicians and tradies for its glass recycling and manufacturing facility in Yatala, Queensland, which will begin operations in 2026. Read more
Visy’s has completed a $30m upgrade to its recycled paper mill in Brisbane, to manufacture new grades of paper for corrugated boxes used by Queensland farmers and food and beverage businesses.
Global packaging giant Amcor will showcase a range of new packaging solutions at multiple upcoming global exhibitions, including Drinktec, Fachpack, Luxe Pack Monaco and London Packaging Week.
CS Graphics has finalised a management buyout of Aldus Graphics, which will see the company take full ownership of the core distributor operations from Aldus.
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Brown Brothers launches aluminium Prosecco bottle
3 Sep 2025Brown Brothers has launched a limited-edition Prosecco in a 750ml aluminium bottle – the first of its kind in Australia – in a move that combines sustainability, convenience and shelf appeal.
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Cookies with heart – and a packaging conundrum
11 Sep 2025Social Moments, a Melbourne cookie business founded by neurodiverse entrepreneur Mattie Michael, is winning customers with its hand-baked treats – but facing a stumbling block with its packaging.
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Summit spotlight: Packaging’s global direction
16 Sep 2025The latest episode of the Ecoporium by Ball & Doggett podcast sees Zaidee Jackson and Tim Sykes discuss the upcoming Sustainable Packaging Summit, the impact of Europe’s PPWR, and what Australia can learn as global rules on packaging design, reuse and recyclability take shape.
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Boxer & Co scores win at Sydney Design Awards
10 Sep 2025Boxer & Co won Silver in the 2025 Better Future Sydney Design Awards, in the category Graphic Design: Identity & Branding, for its work with Perfection Fresh Australia.
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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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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 12 September
12 Sep 2025In the news: nviro1, Visy, CS Graphics, Aldus Graphics, Nutella, Johnnie Walker
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PKN Podcast Ep 118: August News Unpacked
4 Sep 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Grant McHerron to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.
Family-owned chocolate maker, Haigh’s Chocolates, has opened its new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in South Australia, enabling the company to almost double its chocolate production.
Sydney Brewery says its acquisition of the brewing assets and long-term lease of the White Bay Brewing site in Rozelle, Sydney, will give the brewery capacity to launch new product lines and expand its bar presence.
Lark Distilling Co. has appointed Four Pillars Gin co-founder, Stuart Gregor, as its new managing director and CEO, taking effect from 1 January 2026. He will succeed Satya (Sash) Sharma, who is stepping down after being in the role since May 2023.
