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Pact Group has urged a Senate Inquiry to support mandatory national packaging regulation, telling the committee the current voluntary approach is failing to drive sufficient demand for recycled content or investment in Australia's circular economy. Read more
Australian packaging automation supplier HMPS Propac has acquired Enmin, strengthening its packaging line capabilities by adding product handling, vibratory feeding and weighing systems to its portfolio.
Michael Dossor has been appointed president of the Australasian Institute of Packaging, outlining a strong focus on technical education and preparing industry for the next wave of packaging reform
A shared sense of joy and purpose prevailed at the 2026 PKN Women in Packaging Awards cocktail event, held at Quarterhouse, Melbourne, on 25 June. Congratulations to all winners and finalists, your contribution to the Australasian packaging industry is applauded.
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Quips builds alcohol pouch-filling capability
18 Jun 2026Sydney startup Quips has established what it says is Australia's first alcohol pouch-filling operation, investing in specialised manufacturing capability to produce RTDs in a resealable spouted pouch format.
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New national centre backs SME packaging transition
1 Jul 2026A new collaborative initiative offers independent research, technical expertise and co-funded projects to help Australian food and beverage SMEs adopt sustainable packaging and processing.
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25 Jun 2026
Holy Carp's plastic-free soy sauce dispenser has secured its first coordinated NSW precinct rollout, with Manly foodservice businesses replacing conventional plastic soy fish throughout July.
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Tweak delivers dual designs for Nerada, Ayam
30 Jun 2026Design agency Tweak has developed packaging designs for new product launches from Nerada Tea and AYAM, centred on Australian heritage for one range and Japanese-inspired branding for the other.
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Amcor partners with Kelpi on fibre packaging
30 Jun 2026Amcor is evaluating a bio-based seaweed coating technology from UK startup Kelpi as part of a collaboration to expand barrier coating options for fibre-based packaging.
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Haver & Boecker marks 20 years of Adams
16 Jun 2026Packing facilities in the building materials, food and chemical sectors have used Haver & Boecker and Adams technology for two decades, to improve product protection, cleanliness and energy efficiency.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 26 June
26 Jun 2026In the news: CeMAT, Pact Group, Impact International, Martogg & Company, Cleanaway, Heliograf, BioPak, Planet Ark, KPMG
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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.
Mars has officially opened its new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, establishing what the company describes as Australia's largest dedicated wet cat food pouch production site. The expansion was initially announced in June 2023.
The Brewers Association of Australia (BAA) has appointed Mick Gibb as its new chief executive officer, effective 28 September 2026, following Amanda Watson stepping down from the position in February.
Australian integrated agribusiness, GrainCorp, has completed the sale of GrainsConnect Canada (GCC) to Parrish & Heimbecker (P&H), recognising a loss of $16 million disclosed in its 1H26 results.
