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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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Award-winning label elevates vodka brand
11 Jun 2026Designed to reflect Shaws Distillery's grain-to-glass heritage, an embellished label produced by Peacock Bros. demonstrates the growing role of tactile packaging in premium beverage branding.
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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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Amcor gains RecyClass certification for PCR
10 Jun 2026Amcor has secured RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification across a range of flexible packaging manufactured at its UK sites, covering materials that incorporate PCR plastic.
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Kleenex puts ‘check your poo’ message on pack
11 Jun 2026Kleenex is using its toilet paper packaging to promote bowel cancer awareness through a nationwide campaign with Bowel Cancer Australia.
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Cellulose tech targets fibre barrier challenge
11 Jun 2026New cellulose-based films and coatings developed in Finland could help fibre-based packaging achieve high barrier performance without relying on plastic layers.
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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.
Ready-to-drink cocktail company, Curatif, has opened expressions of interest for its upcoming crowd-sourced funding raise through OnMarket. Since its 2019 launch, Curatif has become one of the most awarded premium RTD cocktail brands, and is gearing up for international and on-premise expansion.
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.
