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As Australia’s packaging reform agenda moves closer to implementation, APCO is strengthening its leadership and operational capability, appointing Tom Key as COO to help drive the systems and delivery capability needed for the next phase of reform. Read more
Federal ministers yesterday convened an urgent industry roundtable on plastics supply chain pressures, placing packaging reform and domestic recycling capability firmly at the centre of discussions around Australia’s food security and manufacturing resilience.
The Australian Beverages Council has renewed calls for urgent national packaging reform, saying global supply disruptions highlight the need for stronger domestic recycling and harmonised EPR.
Close the Loop has sold its US-based ISP Tek Services business for US$10m, as part of a broader strategic reset aimed at sharpening focus on its core packaging and resource recovery operations.
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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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The Hive Awards 2026: Best Packaging winner
22 May 2026The 2026 Hive Award for Best Packaging was presented to Amcor Flexibles, for its AmPrima Recycle-Ready Packaging for Shredded Cheese, already commercialised with Fonterra.
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Amcor opens Lift-Off Rigids challenge
27 May 2026Amcor is opening a global call for startups to take part in its Amcor Lift-Off: Rigids challenge, focusing on solutions in rigid packaging and related systems.
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Nutella says good morning with art label series
27 May 2026Nutella is releasing a limited-edition “Good Morning” collection, with four jar designs featuring illustrations by Australian artist Dave Homer, depicting morning scenes across Australia and New Zealand.
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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 22 May
22 May 2026In the news: Ministers’ Roundtable, Australian Beverages Council, Close the Loop, Chateau Tanunda, Orora, frank green, No Wrap
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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 released the latest round of Industry Growth Program (IGP) recipients, alongside news that the program is going on indefinite hiatus following the 2026 Budget. Several food sector companies were awarded, including A-Culture Holding, Algenie, and VeraSys.
Asahi Group Holdings has appointed Nigel Parsons as CEO of Asahi Europe & International, taking over the role from Dragoș Constantinescu, who will depart at the end of June.
Integrated organic meat producer, Hewitt Foods, has entered into an agreement to acquire family-owned beef company, Nolan Meats, with the transaction expected to be completed in the second half of 2026.
