Packaging professionals attending the Australasian Packaging Conference next week are invited to join an insightful session, 'Packaging Voices: Global Innovation Snapshots from IPPO', with contributions from top global packaging journalists. Read more
Clorox Australia, the company behind GLAD garbage and kitchen bags, has been fined $8.25 million after the Federal Court found it misled consumers about its environmental claims.
For the first time in New Zealand, the country’s only glass manufacturer, Visy, has achieved an average of 70% recycled glass content in its locally-made bottles and jars.
Amcor has been recognised with an AA rating by MSCI ESG Research for its strong sustainability performance.
Aldi UK launches own-label wine in aluminium bottle
17 Apr 2025Aldi UK is launching its first own-label wine in aluminium packaging. The supermarket says the aluminium packaging offers sustainability benefits and is fully recyclable.
PepsiCo shifts snack multipacks to cardboard
9 Apr 2025PepsiCo Australia has rolled out changes to its snack multipack range, increasing the number of individual packs from six to eight and transitioning the outer packaging to recyclable cardboard.
kp Elite trays endorsed by TCEP
17 Apr 2025Klöckner Pentaplast’s kp Elite modified atmosphere packaging trays have been endorsed by the Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform, affirming recyclability within the company's tray-to-tray recycling model.
Nature’s Sunshine unveils fresh rebrand
17 Apr 2025Nature’s Sunshine Australia has unveiled its fresh new rebrand – adding a modern twist with its new logo and improved packaging, which now includes an easy-flip lid and embossed cap.
Sulpack earns compostable certification in ANZ
9 Apr 2025Ahlstrom’s Sulpack PFAS-free flexible packaging range has achieved Home Compostable certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association, meeting the AS 5810 requirements.
How smart automation is revolutionising breweries
16 Apr 2025Australia's brewing sector can overcome the challenges of increased financial pressure, squeezed profit margins, and reduced market competitiveness through smart automation, says SMC's Rod Ryan.
PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 11 April
11 Apr 2025In the news: APCO, Viva Energy, Cleanaway, Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia, PepsiCo, Ahlstrom, Sulpack, Australasian Bioplastics Association, Babybel, Pokemon.
PKN Podcast Ep 108: March News Unpacked
2 Apr 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in March.
Hydration supplement company, LVL UP, was co-founded in 2021 by Melbourne-based entrepreneurs, Madison Verrocchi and Austin Xenos, aiming to create a better-for-you beverage additive for everyday hydration. Food & Drink Business spoke with the team about the company’s rise and hydration market trends in Australia.
CeMAT Southeast Asia is set to return from 19-21 May 2025 at Singapore EXPO. Bringing together leading technology and service providers, the trade show will offer a one-stop hub for the latest in intralogistics, robotics and automation, warehousing, supply chain management, and materials handling.
Dan Murphy’s has revealed the winners of its inaugural Best in Glass Wine Awards, celebrating the company’s team of wine merchants choices of Best, Best Value, and Best International wines across a variety of categories, spanning red, white, sparkling, rosé, and alternative styles.