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In an initiative led by Viva Energy in partnership with Nestlé, a limited run of KitKat chocolate bars wrapped in locally manufactured recycled PP is rolling out to stores nationwide, demonstrating the potential for locally collected soft plastics to be returned to food-grade packaging in Australia. Read more
Three Gold awards and a Silver saw RePlay top the medal tally in this year's PIDA awards. But behind the accolades lies an equally important story: the practical challenges of making reusable packaging systems commercially viable.
Australia's peak paper industry association has rebranded as the APPIA, reflecting what it says is the growing importance of fibre-based packaging across Australia and New Zealand.
The World Packaging Organisation has established World Packaging Day, to be marked each year on 6 September, the anniversary of the organisation's foundation.
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Six Victorians a ‘Million Cents’ richer via CDS Vic
28 Jul 2026The simple act of recycling drink cans, bottles and cartons has made five lucky Victorians and one charity $10,000 richer thanks to CDS Vic and its statewide ‘Win A Million Cents’ competition.
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Honey Squeeze Pack wins trio of PIDA trophies
5 Aug 2026Caps & Closures' Honey Squeeze Pack took three honours at the 2026 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA), including gold for Design for Recovery.
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Alliance strengthens bioplastics voice as rules diverge
11 Aug 2026Bioplastics associations are strengthening their collective voice as regulatory approaches continue to diverge. The renewed Pan Pacific alliance comes as Europe begins applying PPWR and debate continues over where certified materials belong within circular systems.
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Jack Daniel's x McLaren pack wins global awards
5 Aug 2026The secondary packaging for the Jack Daniel's x McLaren Halo MK1 Limited Edition has received three awards across the London Design Awards and Tokyo Design Awards.
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Avery Dennison RFID tags gain RecyClass approval
23 Jul 2026Avery Dennison's AD CleanFlake RFID tags have received RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe for compatibility with mechanical PET bottle recycling.
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Kaeser powers packaging with nationwide service
7 Aug 2026Kaeser's commitment to packaging and processing is reaffirmed with its comprehensive, nationwide service network designed to keep vital packaging lines running smoothly and efficiently.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 7 August
7 Aug 2026In the news: Viva Energy, Nestle, KitKat, Bonson Packaging, Pact Recycling, WMRR, APPIA, WPO, Sustainable Packaging Summit
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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.
FSANZ and the AFGC have weighed in behind the consumer regulator’s inquiries into the ABC’s food fraud investigation, as Simplot-owned Leggo’s rejects the findings.
Australia’s tax on alcohol has risen again, prompting warnings that taxed-spirits are becoming unaffordable and that rising drink costs are driving demand for cheap, illicit alternatives.
Gleb Tsipursky argues that AI’s value in food manufacturing will depend on learning from its mistakes, with frontline insights helping improve safety, productivity and decision-making.
