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Queensland-based skincare brand, Roccoco Botanicals, has overhauled its production process with a full line packaging solution from Packserv, enabling the company to meet growing export demand. Read more
Ball & Doggett has reached an agreement in principle to acquire leading flexible packaging supplier Impak Films, with a completion date scheduled for 31 October 2025.
PKN’s latest print issue is hitting desks around the country, packed with news on the latest industry developments and in-depth features spanning food packaging, converting & printing, labels & labelling, packaging technology, sustainability, and more.
Visy is recruiting more than 100 operators, technicians and tradies for its glass recycling and manufacturing facility in Yatala, Queensland, which will begin operations in 2026.
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Brown Brothers launches aluminium Prosecco bottle
3 Sep 2025Brown Brothers has launched a limited-edition Prosecco in a 750ml aluminium bottle – the first of its kind in Australia – in a move that combines sustainability, convenience and shelf appeal.
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FDA approves Nextloopp's food-grade rPP
17 Sep 2025Nextloopp's proprietary recycling process for polypropylene has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for direct food-contact applications.
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CDS Vic supports wildlife centre with funding
24 Sep 2025Our Haven Wildlife Shelter in Stradbroke, Victoria, will receive $10,000 through CDS Vic, with the funding going towards the caring for injured and orphaned animals.
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Studio Guild redesigns Milton Rum packaging
25 Sep 2025Brisbane distillery, Milton Rum, has introduced new packaging across its range, developed by Melbourne-based design agency Studio Guild.
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Fresh-Lock intros new sliders for flexible packaging
23 Sep 2025Fresh-Lock has introduced two new slider systems for flexible packaging applications, with designs that reflects its focus on expanding sustainable closure solutions.
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Eriez launches X8 for contaminant detection
23 Sep 2025Eriez has released the PrecisionGuard X8 metal detector, designed for contaminant detection in food, packaging, plastics and other light industrial applications.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 19 September
19 Sep 2025In the news: Detpak, Nestle, Uncle Tobys, AIP, Nextloopp, Avery Dennison, TIPA, Labelexpo, HP Indigo, FSC, BioPak
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PKN Podcast Ep 118: August News Unpacked
4 Sep 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Grant McHerron to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.
Drinks and hospitality business, Endeavour Group, has celebrated its supplier community at the 2025 Supplier of the Year Awards, spotlighting partners who helped steer the drinks and hospitality sector through a fast-changing year.
Turbine Sunshine Coast has partnered with McNab to undertake construction and delivery of Australia’s first purpose-built collaborative food and beverage manufacturing precinct, located in the Sunshine Coast Industrial Park.
The producer of Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod, Murray Cod Australia, says it has received firm commitments from domestic and offshore investors to raise $17 million, with proceeds used to expand production capacity and develop in-house sales and marketing capabilities.
