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APCO has released the fifth iteration of its annual Consumption & Recovery Data Report for packaging in the Australian market, covering the 2021-22 period. Read more
The Australian Institute of Packaging has named its education director, Professor Pierre Pienaar, as its first Lifetime Certified Packaging Professional in Australasia.
Peacock Group is to acquire insignia, the 55-year-old family-owned company specialising in labelling, coding and data capture solutions, with the deal set to go through on 31 May.
Under pressure from shareholders to cut costs, Unilever has released a revised sustainability strategy that CEO Hein Schumacher describes as “unashamedly realistic”, while critics call it shameful.
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ABAC scheme says updated codes improved guidance
17 Apr 2024ABAC's updated set of code standards has improved guidance for industry on responsible digital marketing for alcoholic beverages following a spate of packaging and advertising breaches in 2023.
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Pringles makes size count to lower impact
29 Apr 2024Snack brand Pringles has reduced the can height of its 53g varieties, which will take 37,000kgs of packaging out of the system every year in the ANZ market, while still delivering the same amount of chips.
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Boomerang calls out dishonest use of ARL
1 May 2024Boomerang Alliance has argued that the continued use of the ARL on soft plastic packaging has “gone beyond a joke”, as it is still being used to promote in-store collections that do not exist.
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How brands can convert to sustainable packaging
17 Apr 2024Implementing sustainable packaging in a small-scale brand may pose challenges, but with careful planning, it's achievable says Anthony Partington, co-founder and creative director at Brandwell.
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New mono film developed for freezer packaging
19 Apr 2024Bonduelle, a provider of plant-based food products, partnered with ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol to develop a recyclable, non-laminated PE film to meet the rigorous demands of freezer packaging.
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SMC boosts flow rates with JSB angle valves
2 Apr 2024To maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market, local industries are investing in new-generation solutions designed to improve performance, enhance productivity and bolster performance.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 19 April
19 Apr 2024In the news: Qenos, Cleanaway, Viva Energy, ACCC, Clorox Australia, Speakeasy, Zespri, Women in Packaging Awards, PIDA Awards, Australian Institute of Packaging.
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PKN Podcast Ep 89: with Julia Kay of Great Wrap
24 Apr 2024In this episode, Lindy Hughson talks to Julia Kay, co-creator and co-CEO of Great Wrap, about the company’s entrepreneurial journey to developing a compostable pallet wrap.
South Australia-based Never Never Distilling Co will join Carlton & United Breweries’ stable, following its acquisition by CUB’s parent company, Asahi Beverages, for an undisclosed sum.
Five years ago, three friends decided to start making gin when there were only 10 local brands in the market. Kim Berry talks to the founders of Never Never Distilling Co on how they are keeping ahead of the pack.
Noumi recorded a positive third quarter, with revenue up 5.6 per cent to $137.5 million on 3Q23. Its Plant-based Milks business rose 12.5 per cent to $42.7 million, while Dairy and Nutritionals rose 2.8 per cent to $94.9 million.
