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The PKN Women in Packaging Awards is back for the second year. With a record number of submissions received for the 2025 programme, the depth and diversity of talent across Australia’s packaging value chain has been nothing short of extraordinary. Read more
Minority shareholders in Pact Group have written to the Australian Takeovers Panel asking it to stop the company’s proposed delisting from the ASX, which the company wants to action on 16 July.
A new digital labelling platform, powered by GS1 QR code technology, is set to reshape consumer engagement and usher in a new era of product transparency. The initiative is a collaboration between AFGC, NZFGC, and GS1 Australia and New Zealand.
Asahi Beverages has unveiled a new $60 million canning line at its brewery in Yatala, Queensland to meet the growing demand for cans over stubbies.
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Premiere for Nu-Pure Beverages
15 May 2025Nu-Pure has expanded significantly, accelerating its market growth opportunities, and now opting for a brand-new ErgoBloc L, which it says will catapult its production to new high-speed records.
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Nutella unveils limited-edition ANZ sunrise labels
15 May 2025Attesting to the ongoing popularity of customised packaging, Nutella is unveiling a limited-edition collection of labels depicting a ‘Good Morning’ from sunrises across Australia and New Zealand.
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Viva Energy hits milestone with plastic-to-oil trial
15 May 2025Viva Energy has successfully processed more than 9.5 tonnes of plastic pyrolysis oil at its Geelong Refinery, a milestone in the quest to convert discarded soft plastics into new food-grade recycled plastics.
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Delta Global designs runway packaging
15 May 2025Delta Global has designed custom garment and gift bags for Lee Mathews’ Resort '26 collection, which made its debut at Australian Fashion Week 2025.
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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.
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KHS consistently drives carbon cuts
14 May 2025With its ambitious climate protection strategy, the KHS Group is steadily driving the reduction in its carbon emissions, having recently achieved validation by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 16 May
16 May 2025In the news: Women in Packaging, Viva Energy, Cleanaway, Huhtamaki, Tetra Pak, Zipform Packaging, AFBPA, GS1, AFGC, NZFGC, Nutella, Abaris Printing, Rosella, Disegno, PacPrint.
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PKN Podcast Ep 109: April News Unpacked
1 May 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 April.
Treasury Wine Estates announced the resignation of CEO, Tim Ford, with news the CEO of Lion, Tim Fischer, will replace him from 27 October. Ford has been at TWE for 14 years, five as CEO and managing director. Fischer will receive a $4 million sign-on fee as compensation for forgoing incentives with Lion.
Wine Australia and Australian Grape & Wine have selected the 2025 crop of the Future Leaders program, helping to develop the next generation of change-makers in Australia’s grape and wine sector.
Nestlé Australia has partnered with leading food rescue organisation, OzHarvest, to promote nutrition education and provide 400,000 meals to struggling Australians over the next 12 months.
