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iQRenew has called on Environment Minister Murray Watt to introduce an emergency support plan, warning that its recycling facility could close within weeks as a shortage of feedstock threatens its viability. Read more
Fromm Packaging Australia has strengthened its presence and service capabilities across Western Australia with the acquisition of Prime Packaging, an established packaging supplier based in Canning Vale.
Amcor has reported stronger sales and broad-based packaging volume growth, with pet food, foodservice and beauty and wellness driving demand across its global operations.
Catalyst has acquired Planet Ark’s Product Stewardship Hub. CEO Brooke Donnelly and Planet Ark CEO Adam Culley map the path forward for growing materials recovery.
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Grove Juice rolls out lightweight resealable pouches
5 Nov 2026Grove Juice has launched a new 140mL chilled juice pouch range, introducing a lightweight, resealable packaging format designed to extend portability, while using less packaging material.
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Pac Food trays gain recyclability approval
28 Oct 2026Pac Food says its lined sugarcane trays have received approval for classification as ‘Recyclable’ under APCO's ARL Program, provided all other applicable recyclability thresholds are met.
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Boomerang calls for Vic CDS improvements
5 Nov 2026Boomerang Alliance is calling on the next Victorian Government to take the next steps to improve Victoria's CDS and take effective action on plastic packaging and pollution.
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Kleenex packs showcase First Nations art
5 Nov 2026Hulsbosch and Kimberly-Clark have created a limited-edition Kleenex tissue range featuring First Nations artist Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan’s artwork, translating cultural storytelling into packaging design.
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Henkel coating targets paper mailers
4 Nov 2026Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a water-based heat-seal coating for paper e-commerce mailers, enabling automated systems to produce right-sized envelopes while supporting recyclability.
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edp advances automated handling and weighing
28 Oct 2026edp is advancing automation in fruit and vegetable packing with its latest gantry bin tipper systems, combining high-throughput produce handling, automatic flow control, and integrated weighing.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 6 November
6 Nov 2026In the news: iQRenew, ACOR, APCO, Planet Ark, Catalyst, Amcor, Grove Juice, Hulsbosch, Kimberly-Clark Australia, Bulletproof, Mondelez International.
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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.
Good Drinks Australia has reported an 18 per cent lift in sales volume to 7.5 million litres for the first quarter of FY27, with own brand volumes up 25 per cent to 4.6 million litres and Matso’s up 71 per cent.
Bega Group has taken its Dairy Farmers brand into ready-to-drink meal replacement and added creatine and collagen to its protein smoothie range, as consumer research shows snacks displacing sit-down meals.
The latest report from RaboResearch has found impact from the Reserve Bank’s fifth interest rate rise this year on the food and beverage sector is weakening demand, raising input costs and splintering food inflation by category.
