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The 2025 PKN Women in Packaging Awards, presented in Sydney today, have once again shone a powerful spotlight on the exceptional women driving progress, innovation, and impact across every corner of the packaging value chain. Read more
Planet Ark Environmental Foundation has officially exited voluntary administration, following the unanimous approval of a Deed of Company Arrangement by creditors.
Shareholders in Pact Group have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the company’s proposal to delist from the ASX, despite opposition from several smaller shareholders.
Australia has stepped firmly onto the global stage in support of an ambitious treaty to end plastic pollution, with Environment Minister Murray Watt announcing the nation’s commitment during the United Nations Ocean Conference in France. Meanwhile, local environmental leaders are urging the government to back its global words with accelerated domestic action.
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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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Cadbury, Amcor release 80% recycled plastic pack
26 Jun 2025Mondelez International is rolling out new packaging for Cadbury Dairy Milk sharing bars in the UK and Ireland, made with 80% certified recycled plastic and developed in collaboration with Amcor.
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Sustainable packaging in focus at ReGen 2025
25 Jun 2025Packaging that supports Australia’s circular economy goals will be a focus at ReGen 2025, on 23-24 July at ICC Sydney, with innovation from Cardia Bioplastics, Biobag World Australia and thinkpac.
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Never Never ups bottle size with fresh design
23 Jun 2025Never Never has updated its core gin range with new 700ml bottles and redesigned labels, retiring the 500ml format introduced when the brand launched in 2017.
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KM launches low-seal initiation film for PET trays
11 Jun 2025KM Packaging has introduced K-Peel 4G, a mono PET lidding film designed to seal to all PET-based trays at low temperatures. It can be used for ambient, chilled or frozen applications.
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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 27 June
27 Jun 2025In the news: East Coast Canning + Printing, Planet Ark Environmental Foundation, GS1 Australia, Steggles, Soltera, Never Never Distilling Co.
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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.
In an increasingly complex world, taste remains one of the most powerful connectors between people, culture and experience. Global ingredients company, IFF, looks at the necessity of creating meaningful and personalised flavours to future-proof products, and how the taste trends landscape looks in 2025.
Workout Meals has launched a range of ready meals specifically designed for air-fryers, as Australian households gravitate towards the benchtop appliances. Food & Drink Business spoke with Workout Meals co-founder, Tomi Jurlina, to discuss the beginnings of the range and how the company has grown over the past decade.
Mars Food & Nutrition Australia is continuing to support Foodbank Australia in tackling food insecurity, with plans to deliver four million meals to Australians in need this year through pasta sauce brand, Dolmio.
