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Melbourne-based sustainable packaging company Great Wrap has entered voluntary administration with debts of about AU$39 million, following years of financial losses and shifting market conditions. Read more
Jamestrong Packaging has officially opened its new $8m aluminium casting line at Taree, NSW, reshaping Australia’s aerosol packaging supply chain by bringing aluminium slug production back onshore.
Australian packaging innovator TomKat Global Solutions has opened expressions of interest for its upcoming wholesale equity raise, as it seeks to accelerate the global commercial rollout of its KoolPak reusable packaging system.
Dr Jane Oppenheim, chief executive officer & director of Ego Pharmaceuticals, has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll for Service to Industry.
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XXXX cans celebrate Qld's triple sporting triumph
15 Oct 2025Lion's XXXX has struck gold once again with its packaging, this time celebrating a hat-trick of Queensland sporting victories with the launch of two limited-edition cans.
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Bega Peanut Butter launches Andy Griffiths jars
8 Oct 2025Bega is releasing two limited-edition jars of its No Added Sugar or Salt Peanut Butter to coincide with Andy Griffith's new book. The labels, printed by Labelmakers Group, feature illustrations by Bill Hope.
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Sustainability Victoria marks 20 years
14 Oct 2025Sustainability Victoria is marking two decades as the state’s lead agency for waste reduction, recycling, and emissions management, supporting sustainability projects and industry innovation.
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Koor refillable pack wins Good Design Award
15 Oct 2025Koor, a refillable packaging solution designed in Australia, has won a Good Design Award. The product replaces single-use packaging with a compact, reusable bottle, which can be refilled and used indefinitely.
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European tube deliveries drop 3.9% in H1 2025
9 Oct 2025Deliveries of aluminium, laminate and plastic tubes in Europe fell 3.9 per cent to about 5.8 billion units in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the European tube manufacturers association (etma).
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Ishida compact case packer heads to Gulfood
3 Oct 2025Ishida (represented in ANZ by Heat and Control) will showcase its ACP-701 case packer at Gulfood Manufacturing, highlighting high-speed, compact, end-of-line automation for snack producers.
PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 17 October
17 Oct 2025In the news: TomKat Global, Lion XXXX, Coopers Brewery, Orora Helio, Koor, Sustainability Victoria, Burgopak
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PKN Podcast Ep 119: September News Unpacked
8 Oct 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Navan Kaur to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in September.
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) says it is not in a position to revise its guidance for FY16 due to lower-than-expected performance in China and distribution issues in California. The company said it was unlikely to meet FY26 depletion targets for Penfolds in China.
For more than 35 years, family-owned producer, Gourmet Dairy Co., has been manufacturing sauces, dairy and non-dairy products under its own brands and as a contract manufacturer for some of Australia’s most recognised labels. Now, the company is investing more than $1 million to expand its production capabilities and support new product innovation.
Expressions of interest are now open for tenancy at the $17.14 million Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub, expected to open in March 2026.
