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BioPak has appointed Guy Brent as chief executive officer, effective 2 February 2026, marking a new phase of growth for the global sustainable foodservice packaging group. Read more
Australian packaging machinery manufacturer Packserv has forged a new strategic alliance with FP Developments, making its equipment directly available to customers across the United States.
Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance development of an aseptic carton material that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier.
The Australian and New Zealand businesses of Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG), excluding Perfection Packaging, have been sold to Consolidated Packaging Australia, a subsidiary of Knoxcorp, the privately owned Australian investment company headed by Jim Knox.
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COEX appoints CEO amidst inquiry
12 Jan 2026The board of Queensland’s not-for-profit container management organisation, COEX, has appointed Trevor Evans as interim-CEO, as Natalie Roach’s three-year term comes to an end.
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Heinz launches fry box with ketchup compartment
19 Jan 2026Heinz has introduced the Heinz Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment, in eleven countries. The packaging is designed to make dipping on-the-go easier and reduce spills.
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Amcor joins city-scale reuse pilot in Canada
3 Feb 2026Amcor has joined a major city-scale reusable packaging pilot launching in Ottawa in 2026, as global brands and retailers test whether reuse systems can operate at scale alongside existing recycling pathways.
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Heritage meets energy in Brownes packaging refresh
30 Jan 2026Western Australia's Brownes Dairy has rolled out a new masterbrand and packaging refresh across its range, developed by Sydney-based design and branding agency Boxer Brands.
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Ball & Doggett makes cartonboard selection practical
3 Feb 2026Ball & Doggett's new cartonboard swatch kits aim to help Australian printers, designers and brand owners assess board performance through real-world packaging applications.
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Leadership change at Fromm Packaging
28 Jan 2026Fromm Holdings has appointed Graeme Wood as the new managing director of Fromm Packaging Australia, taking over from Richard Layton who stepped down on 12 January 2026 after serving 15 years in the role.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 30 January
30 Jan 2026In the news: Packserv, Tetra Pak, Sustainability Victoria, Bettercup, Reflex Labels & Packaging, Jet Technologies, Xaar
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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.
Consumers may soon see products containing cocoa-free chocolate appearing on shelves, as confectionery manufacturers look to manage increased volatility in the price and supply of cocoa beans, according to research from agribusiness banking specialist, Rabobank.
AFNOR International has acquired the HACCP Group companies in Australia, including HACCP Australia and HACCP International. The deal will extend AFNOR’s footprint across the Asia Pacific region while strengthening HACCP International’s reach into Europe.
After a three year break, foodpro is returning in 2026, taking place over four action-packed days at the end of July. Registration is now open for the key food and beverage manufacturing event, featuring processing technology, packaging, ingredients and sustainable solutions – all under one roof.
