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UK-based eco flat bottle packaging company Garçon Wines has made its first steps into the Australian market. PKN spoke to its new market development advisor for the region, Matthew Moate. Read more
Diageo partnered with Pilot Lite to launch Pulpex Limited – a sustainable packaging technology company – and will release the first 100 per cent plastic free, paper-based spirits bottle.
The boutique food and beverage market is growing fast, with opportunities, and competition, abounding. Innovative digital labels and packaging can create the consumer engagement brands crave, deliver product authentication, and help drive strong sales.
The global packaging market size during the Covid-19 pandemic is projected to grow from US$909.2bn to US$1trn by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent.
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CDS prompts CCA price hike in WA
2 Jul 2020Coca-Cola Amatil is increasing its prices for customers in Western Australia by 11.65 cents per eligible container after the state imposed a container deposit scheme.
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McCain to install Australia's largest smart energy system
15 Jul 2020A new renewable energy system at McCain’s Ballarat food processing and packaging plant will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 27,000 tonnes and subsidise energy consumption by 39 per cent.
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Garnier makes sustainability pledges
9 Jul 2020Consumer beauty brand Garnier said it aims to use no virgin plastic in any of its packaging by 2025, and, by that year, make all its packaging reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
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Eight design wins for The Edison Agency
9 Jul 2020Melbourne-based studio The Edison Agency has taken out eight awards at the Driven x Design 2020 Melbourne Design Awards, including gold for its pack design of hard seltzer brand Tidal.
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St. Ali steps up coffee packaging systems
26 Jun 2020Speciality coffee brand St. Ali has worked with Jet Technologies to overcome operational challenges faced due to Covid-19 restrictions, supported through its latest coffee packaging machinery.
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KHS launches quick-change modular labeller
9 Jul 2020KHS is launching its Innoket Neo Flex modular labelling machine, which features quick-change modules, making it a flexible system that can be used for all standard labelling techniques.
The National Farmers’ Federation has called for the reinvigoration of manufacturing in regional areas and consistent regulation for organic farming in its latest policy document Get Australia Growing. NFF president Fiona Simson launched the strategy at the National Press Club on 14 June.
The Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has launched a new campaign for Australians featuring helpful tips and tricks to save money by reducing their food waste.
Treasury Wine Estates announced a 21 per cent profit downgrade and walked away from previously outlined targets for 2021, in a 9 July business update.
