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In one of the biggest deals ever undertaken by an ASX-listed business, Amcor is acquiring US-based Berry Group in an all-stock merger, in a move will create a consumer and healthcare packaging business with 400 operating plants around the world. Read more
The PKN Packaging News November 2024 issue is out now and is packed full of the latest news and in-depth features, including a closer look at the challenges of achieving a circular economy for packaging.
A panel of industry leaders explored the transformative potential of connected packaging at the Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam this week. PKN was there.
The VMA, in partnership with APIA and the industry-led Labels & Packaging Coalition, has submitted a proposal to the Federal Government addressing key packaging regulation reforms.
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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 serves up compostable sauce cups
11 Nov 2024BioPak has launched a new range of compostable Paper Sauce BioCups and Lids, offering businesses a customisable, eco-friendly solution for serving sauces, condiments, and samples.
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Pulpatronics delivers on sustainable RFID tags
19 Nov 2024At the Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam, Chloe So, CEO and founder of Pulpatronics, showcased a breakthrough innovation in the RFID technology sector.
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Federal Court rejects Moccona jar IP claim
14 Nov 2024The Federal Court has dismissed claims by KDE that Aussie coffee brand Vittoria was passing off its freeze-dried Vittoria branded coffee as KDE’s Moccona brand by packaging the product in a glass jar.
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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 latest white paper from the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) says a federal Minister for Food and a National Food Plan are necessary if Australia’s food industry is to meet the challenges of supply, nutrition, access, and climate impacts to its food system.
The winners of one of Australia’s most significant regional wine shows, the McLaren Vale Wine Show, have been announced. From over 600 entries, the Penny’s Hill 2023 Single Vineyard Grenache came out on top.
Austrade has signed a strategic partnership with Australia’s national centre for Asia capability, Asialink Business, to develop opportunities for Australian businesses to enter and succeed in Asian markets.
