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US-headquartered PakTech, producer of 100% recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has kicked off manufacturing in Australia and is partnering with Endeavour Group to expand the drinks retailer’s closed loop recycling scheme. Read more
At The Hive Awards in Sydney today, the Best Packaging category was won by Don Smallgoods, part of George Weston Foods, for its resealable flow wrap pack for sandwich fillers and other smallgoods. This innovative packaging is a departure from the conventional thermoformed packs and addresses consumer demands for better functionality, sustainability, and product visibility.
Applications for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards are now open, and are open to all of industry to apply.
APCO has completed its nationwide roadshow engaging industry on its 2030 packaging strategy. Pippa Corry of philo & co attended the Sydney session and summarised the key takeaways for PKN.
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The Macallan releases "meadow-packaged" whisky
16 May 2024The third edition of The Macallan’s annual Harmony Collection has been released, a series that highlights sustainable practices through innovative packaging techniques that feature natural materials.
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AIP partners with first Aussie Food Waste Challenge
16 May 2024The AIP is partnering with the inaugural Australian Food Waste Challenge, a first-of-its-kind program globally. The AIP will support entries for the packaging category and participate in the judging.
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Zero waste success for Kimberly-Clark Australia
16 May 2024Kimberly-Clark Australia (K-CA), a manufacturer renowned for the Kleenex, Huggies, and U by Kotex brands, has achieved zero waste at its Millicent Mill, successfully diverting 100% of waste from landfills.
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How brands can convert to sustainable packaging
17 Apr 2024Implementing sustainable packaging in a small-scale brand may pose challenges, but with careful planning, it's achievable says Anthony Partington, co-founder and creative director at Brandwell.
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HyperBarrier launched for paper-based flexibles
9 May 2024Sustainable packaging innovator, Smart Planet Technologies, has released HyperBarrier, a ternary nanocomposite coating designed for paper-based flexible packaging.
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Propak Industries delivers the difference
15 May 2024Propak has built its reputation as a successful and trusted packaging solutions company that delivers environmentally-responsible, world-class solutions to Australian growers, packers and distribution centres.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 10 May
10 May 2024In the news: PakTech, Endeavour Group, Visy, TricorBraun, UniquePak, Alplas, Coles, Amcor, koor, Vale Geoff Selig.
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PKN Podcast Ep 91: with Pippa Corry of philo & co
15 May 2024In this episode, Lindy Hughson talks to Pippa Corry, founder and director of philo & co, about shaping a sustainable packaging future.
In a bid to become a global B2B dairy nutrition provider, dairy co-op Fonterra says it’s looking to divest some or all its global consumer business, including Fonterra Oceania.
While Treasurer Jim Chalmers talked up Australia’s future and cherry-picked emerging industries to allocate funds to, the brewing and distilling industry felt the full brunt of a cold shoulder.
The Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) are co-investing on innovation projects in the grains and legumes industry.
