Paper-based bottle development continues apace, with Diageo launching a first-of-its-kind 90 per cent paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In the latest development in fibre-based bottle innovation, PulPac and PA Consulting have developed the Dry Molded Fiber bottle cap, now testing with the Bottle Collective.

The winners for this year’s GABS Craft Beer Can Design Awards, sponsored by Orora, have been revealed, with WA’s Beerfarm taking out the top spot and the coveted Orora Golden Can Trophy.

KeyKeg's Bag-in-Keg solution is changing the game for Australian Wine-by-Glass programs, with the proprietary packaging system including technology that eliminates oxidation and prevents waste.

Sidel has expanded its StarLITE-R range to include a new premium bottle base; it allows a 100 per cent rPET bottle to be blown at high speed while securing maximum performance with high visual appeal.

NSW Return and Earn has reached its next big milestone, with 12bn bottles, cans and cartons returned since the scheme began, resulting in $1.2bn in refunds.

BioPak has launched its new compostable Beer BioCup range, designed to provide more sustainable solutions to the outdoor venue and events sector.

Jet Technologies has launched ShieldCycle, a polyolefin-based structure that addresses the issue of non-recyclable layers in coffee bags and is designed to align with the APCO 2025 targets.

The PIDA 2024 Beverage Packaging Design Gold winner is the Integrally Moulded Handle (IMH) bottle by Integrated Plastics, made from recyclable, 100% PCR compatible food grade PET/rPET polymer.

Established Australian beverage brand Bickford's has unveiled a livery update across its entire product range, with the new look rolling out as it marks its 150th anniversary. 

With connected packaging solutions trending in markets across the world, Tetra Pak has partnered with Appetite Creative to launch a new summer drinks campaign using connected packaging in Europe.

A new recycle-ready bag-in-box packaging for water has been launched in Australia by SIG, incorporating a new mono-polymer composition, eliminating aluminium from the bag's structure.

A collaboration by two major packaging players, Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles, has seen the launch of a certified home-compostable coffee capsule with paper-based lid for the EU market.

BioPak has launched its new Indigenous Art Series Cups ahead of NAIDOC Week 2024, with every cup purchased directly supporting CorporateConnect.AB's work to assist Indigenous youth.

Lion’s XXXX beer is bringing back the limited-edition XXXX GOLD Pride In Your Origin cans for the second year in a row, celebrating the brand’s partnership with the Queensland Maroons.

Through a five-year global licensing agreement, Pernod Ricard’s spirits brands will be distributed in ecoSPIRITS’ circular packaging technology to on-trade venues around the world.