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Pact Group will delist from the ASX on Wednesday 16 July, the move being the culmination of executive chair and owner Raphael Geminder’s near two-year bid to take full control of the company. Read more
Packaging is at the heart of Suntory’s bold new chapter in Australia, marked by the opening of its $400 million beverage production facility in Swanbank, Queensland – a site purpose-built to deliver high-speed, high-efficiency bottling, canning and kegging through world-class packaging technology and sustainable design.
Ego Pharmaceuticals has unveiled a bold new chapter in its commitment to local manufacturing, announcing a $156 million, decade-long investment to expand its Victorian operations.
After an extended period of grace for brands whose packaging carried the REDcycle and Return to Store labelling, the deadline is here for complete removal from soft plastic packaging in Australia.
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BulletProof can boosts print durability and design
24 Jun 2025After three years of R&D and testing, East Coast Canning + Printing has launched its most advanced innovation to date: the BulletProof digitally printed aluminium can.
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Sonoco GreenCan adopted for spices
8 Jul 2025Austrian spice company Kotanyi has launched a new range of spice blends in Sonoco’s paper-based GreenCan packaging, made with 69% recycled content and featuring an integrated paper lid.
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Pact targets 100% recyclable packaging by 2030
10 Jul 2025Pact Group has outlined its new environmental roadmap, known as Impact 2030, setting a firm course for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Motor Brand wins fourth Vertex packaging title
3 Jul 2025Motor Brand Design has been named Agency of the Year for Asia/Australia/New Zealand at the 2025 Vertex Awards for its packaging prowess, marking its fourth consecutive win.
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B&D secures CMPC partnership for fibre packaging
9 Jul 2025Ball & Doggett is expanding its fibre-based packaging board portfolio, through an exclusive distribution agreement with global pulp and paper producer CMPC.
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Kaeser delivers solution for compressed air issues
18 Jun 2025Generating compressed air presents a unique set of challenges, such as avoiding contamination or leaks. Kaeser says its measuring technology delivers the ideal solution.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 11 July
11 Jul 2025In the news: Suntory Oceania, Pact Group, Ball & Doggett, Viva Energy, NZ Print Awards.
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PKN Podcast Ep 110: June News Unpacked
7 Jul 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Jan Arreza and Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in June.
Maxum Foods says the appointment of Adrian Lochland as the company’s first CEO is a significant milestone in the company’s growth and evolution. Lochland has been at Maxum since 2021 as executive general manager of its Animal Nutrition division.
Australia has earned its stripes as a nation of committed snackers, but this love affair with snacks isn’t without its quirks. Mintel Food & Drink associate director, Cormac Henry, says its research shows while Australians are chasing healthier options, cravings for indulgent treats remains strong.
Bega Groups says following a 12-month review, the lack of a buyer and ongoing annual operating losses of $5-10 million are behind its decision to wind down and close peanut processing business, Peanut Company of Australia (PGA). Bega acquired the company in 2017.
