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Australian packaging innovation is up for global recognition at the 2026 Sustainability Awards, with Heliograf and Vert Design's compostable soy sauce fish shortlisted in the Renewables category. Read more
Mondelez International has marked the 50th anniversary of its Scoresby confectionery factory with an $8m investment in packaging technology to support future growth and manufacturing capability.
A reusable milk keg system that has eliminated millions of plastic bottles has taken out top honours in the inaugural Unpackit Awards, while a controversial plastic-and-aluminium iced drink container has been named Australia's worst packaging.
CCL Industries has completed its acquisition of shrink sleeve specialist Sleever International, strengthening its position in the global packaging and labelling market.
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Coca-Cola backs Socceroos with on-pack campaign
27 May 2026Coca-Cola is rolling out limited-edition 10-pack cans featuring CommBank Socceroos players, with Orora supplying the cans and Graphic Packaging International Australia producing the outer wraps.
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Natural branding campaign is 'Sweet As'
3 Jun 2026Australian Sweetpotato Growers Inc is using Result Group's Natural Branding technology in a new Hort Innovation-funded campaign, with laser-marked messages designed to raise category awareness.
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Reusable cup trial reaches 10,000 returns milestone
5 Jun 2026A reusable cup trial in Port Douglas has kept more than 10,000 single-use cups and lids out of landfill in its first year, in the first initiative of its kind in Queensland. The project was introduced in June 2025.
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Smart packaging innovators take honours
4 Jun 2026Smart packaging solutions ranging from digital authentication and dynamic labels to at-home recycling technology were recognised at the 2026 AIPIA Brand Challenge.
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Digital printing meets mono-material flexibles
14 May 2026A digitally printed PP-monomaterial pouch developed via a multi-company collaboration – Polifilm, Actega, Xeikon, and Gruber-Folien – shows high barrier performance without multi-material laminates.
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Packserv takes on SIAT distribution in Australia
27 May 2026Packserv will supply and support end-of-line packaging equipment from Italian manufacturer SIAT in Australia, including case erectors, case sealers and pallet wrappers, under a new distribution agreement.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 5 June
5 Jun 2026In the news: Unpackit Awards, The Udder Way, Mondelez International, CCL Industries, Australian Sweetpotato Growers, Result Group, Mt Elephant
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PKN Podcast Ep 124: 2025 Year in Review
1 Dec 2025In this special Year in Review episode, PKN publisher Lindy Hughson and co-host Grant McHerron look back at the big packaging stories of 2025.
The federal government has granted 10 companies a share of $4 million to enhance Australia’s agricultural traceability systems – including Y-Trace, Planfarm, CSIRO, LiveCorp, Australian Organic Limited, Blue Farm Intelligence, and the Queensland Cane Growers Organisation.
The Ben Buckler Whisky Company has appointed Kristy Bloomfield as CEO and co-founder, bringing senior leadership experience from Lyre’s Spirit Co and Sullivans Cove Distillery as the business plans for a major expansion.
Global flavours and fragrance company, Givaudan, is closing its Australian manufacturing site and moving it offshore. The closure will be implemented over 18 months and will see the loss of around 66 jobs.
