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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
TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak, and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products, further expanding its Australian presence.
Sales at Amcor fell by seven per cent in the Q3, but EBIT rose on the basis of what the company says was a strong cost performance, and the benefits of its restructuring initiatives.
Pact Group’s efforts to recycle used milk bottles and convert them into new bottles at its Laverton facility, has seen it win the Circular Economy Award at this year’s Chemistry Australia Industry Awards.
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Rippl makes waves with customisable alu packs
1 May 2024Rippl Water is the newest Australian brand packaging water into aluminium cans and bottles, printed with a range of licensed designs and customisable branding options for consumers and businesses.
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New koor pack for on-the-go market
6 May 2024In a bid to tackle the growing environmental crisis posed by single-use plastic pouches, a Brisbane-based industrial engineer has developed koor, a reusable container designed to transform the way consumers approach food packaging.
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Visy Tread turns waste paper into floors
8 May 2024Visy has launched Visy Tread, an Australian-made temporary floor and surface protection solution crafted entirely from 100 per cent recycled paper.
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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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New mono film developed for freezer packaging
19 Apr 2024Bonduelle, a provider of plant-based food products, partnered with ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol to develop a recyclable, non-laminated PE film to meet the rigorous demands of freezer packaging.
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SMC boosts flow rates with JSB angle valves
2 Apr 2024To maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market, local industries are investing in new-generation solutions designed to improve performance, enhance productivity and bolster performance.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 3 May
3 May 2024In the news: Pact Group, Circular Plastics Australia, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Boomerang Alliance, insignia, Peacock Group, Rippl Water, Zespri, Speakeasy, Pringles, Mecca, TerraCycle.
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PKN Podcast Ep 90: April Packaging News Unpacked
8 May 2024Lindy Hughson and Kim Berry provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in April.
Changes to the Competition and Consumer Act, including the power to divest supermarkets if found to have misused their market power, are key recommendations from the Senate Select Committee on Supermarket Prices. But Labor and Coalition senators delivered dissenting reports.
CSIRO says its Just Meat protein powder, can give an allergen-free protein boost to snacks and beverages creating a lucrative opportunity in the $3.8 billion health and wellness market.
New Zealand-based peanut butter company, Fix & Fogg, has gone beyond “crossing the ditch” and aimed straight for the stars. The company was more than happy to satisfy a request for its nut butters from NASA astronauts for their six-month stay on the International Space Station.
