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Visy has invested $30 million in a new 2.8-metre-wide corrugator at its Smithfield board factory in Western Sydney, increasing board output by 33 per cent. Read more
Orora has celebrated 50 years of operation at its Revesby site, recognising generations of local manufacturing, skilled employment and support for Australia’s beverage supply chain.
Phil Biggs has been elected chair of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association, succeeding Rob Marguccio, with Rosanne Jessop and Mark Emmett continuing in their roles.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has completed a $39.7 million manufacturing upgrade at its Kewdale facility in Western Australia, installing a high-speed can production line that increases capacity by more than 40 per cent and lifts production speeds to 1500 cans per minute.
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XXXX cans mark Lions three-peat
14 Oct 2026Lion has launched a limited-edition XXXX GOLD can celebrating the Brisbane Lions’ third consecutive AFL premiership, with a production run of 100,000 commemorative cans for Queensland fans.
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Amcor develops flip-top closure for Choví sauces
6 Oct 2026Amcor has developed a bespoke two-colour flip-top closure for Spanish sauce brand Choví, incorporating a silicone valve to control sauce flow.
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COtooCLEAN breakthrough wins UK recycling award
14 Oct 2026Nextek and Coveris have won Packaging Recycling Project of the Year at the 2026 UK Packaging Awards, for COtooCLEAN's progress to industrial scale, bringing food-grade recycling of flexible plastics closer.
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Popit recycling system wins Good Design gold
7 Oct 2026Popit Recycling’s milk bottle recycling system has won Gold for Engineering Design at the 2026 Australian Good Design Awards, recognising its approach to food-grade HDPE recycling.
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UPM, Uteco and Siegwerk develop paper packaging
21 Oct 2026UPM Speciality Materials, Siegwerk and Uteco have developed a paper-based secondary packaging solution containing up to 90 per cent paper, combining barrier base paper, coating and flexographic application technology.
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TNA robag Quantum recognised for design
12 Oct 2026TNA Solutions’ robag Quantum system has received a Gold Good Design Award, with the company describing it as the first VFFS packaging solution to receive the award.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 16 October
16 Oct 2026PLAY PKN: CCEP, APPMA, Tetra Pak, Lion, XXXX, Tokyo Pack
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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.
Bega Group will spend about $110 million on manufacturing capacity in FY27, targeting yoghurt, cream cheese and milk-based beverages, while almost a third of proxy votes went against its remuneration report.
Treasury Wine Estates has confirmed about $50 million in proceeds from the sale of Seppelt, Rosemount and vineyards, and reiterated F27 guidance, at its first AGM under CEO Sam Fischer.
The nearly 70 million consumers in the UK are an enticing market for Australian companies, with a free trade agreement and goodwill adding to the appeal. But Paul Beare says regulations, VAT, banking and employment laws can catch some off guard. In this Q&A, Beare discusses what Australian food and beverage companies need to consider to ensure success in the UK market.
