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Click here to read the May/June issue of PKN Packaging News magazine online.

This is our annual industry directory issue. You can find the packaging industry’s essential listing of packaging machinery, materials, services, and their suppliers on page 53.

Editor’s Pick

Packaging in the time of coronavirus: Australia’s way

We took a deep dive into how the global pandemic has been affecting the packaging industry. Read insights from various industry heavyweights on how they are coping, what they are learning, and what the future holds. It begins on page 22.

The 2020 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards

We also have a full round-up of this year’s winners of the PIDAs. This was the first year they were announced via a virtual awards ceremony. We bring you exclusive and exhaustive coverage of the winners starting on page 14.

Company Profile: Multipack LJM

Read how copackers Multipack and LJM have realised synergies and have become a tech-enabled, innovative outfit from page 20.

Special features in our May/June edition

  • Government stimulus: $150k – from page 26
    The government has started a raft of stimulus packages to keep the economy afloat during the Covid-19 crisis, making now an excellent time to consider investing in new equipment.
  • Pack & Label Printing – from page 32
    Read detailed reports on the latest innovations for the pack and label printing sector and preview some of the new machines that will be showcased at the next drupa, scheduled for 2021.
  • Food Packaging – from page 38
    Read about some exciting innovations in in-mould labelling, pouches, and more.

Food & Drink Business

OzHarvest’s Frontline Report 2026 paints a grim picture of the Australian food insecurity crisis, revealing more than 74,000 people are turned away from food support every month, as frontline charities struggle to cope with rising demand.

Margaret River label Watershed Wines has returned to market under Calneggia Family Vineyards, eight years after the brand ceased operations, with original winemaker Sevérine Logan retained to lead production.

Endeavour Group has flagged up to $8 million in additional supply chain costs in the second half of FY26 and a $400 million inventory build as it responds to disruption from the Middle East conflict, while also announcing a $100 million cost reduction target for FY27.