Pack Expo International 2024, the largest packaging and processing event in the world this year, has been a resounding success. PKN was walking the aisles and spotting innovation to bring you this snapshot.

A $22.2 million can line upgrade at CCEP Australia's Richlands facility is complete, and construction is now underway on an additional can line, backed by a further multi-year $75 million investment.

The winners of the 35th Dow Packaging Innovation Awards were recognised at Tokyo Pack last week, with Toppan taking home the coveted Diamond prize for the Panasonic battery paper pack.

Amcor’s CEO has joined 20 other CEOs from some of the world’s largest companies in signing an open letter from Business For A Plastics Treaty to address plastic pollution at a global level.

Brisbane-based Earthodic has raised $6 million in seed funding to further its development of recyclable bio-based coatings for paper packaging, with plans to expand its footprint into the US.

Mars Petcare Australia’s Wodonga plant for packaged pet food products is set to be Australia’s first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution.

The biennial showcase of Japanese packaging prowess kicked off at Tokyo Big Sight yesterday, with 726 exhibitors across 2315 booths addressing the theme 'Tokyo Pack Inspires the Packaging World'. PKN was there.

AANA has launched its new Environmental Claims Code, which reinforces responsible advertising practices and supporting efforts against greenwashing.

Mountain Blue, a leader in blueberry genetics, is conducting a paper-based packaging trial on its Eureka blueberry brand, in collaboration with packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, and supermarket retailer Coles Group.

This year’s board election for peak industry body, the Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association, saw one of the closest contests in recent years, with the highest voter turnout compared to previous rounds, and a hard-fought campaign from nominees.

As the government trumpets headline inflation figures coming down, the reality for many manufacturing businesses is that government charges themselves are skyrocketing, putting a significant burden on business.

Detpak has been recognised by global restaurant chain operator, Flynn Group, with a Product Excellence award for innovation and design for Pizza Hut and Wendy’s promotion and packaging projects.

A $1-million soft plastics recycling pilot trial will soon be underway in Queensland, with the aim to test different ways for consumers to return and process problematic soft plastics.

In a webinar for Australian packaging industry stakeholders, DCCEEW outlined a three-option framework for proposed reforms to the packaging system, ahead of publishing a consultation paper for industry feedback by 28 October. PKN reviews the key ideas presented, and some of industry’s concerns raised during the session.

For the smart packaging sector, and stakeholders in this technology, the most important meeting of the year – the AIPIA World Congress – will take place on 18-19 November in Amsterdam.

The Detmold Group has been named an Employer of Choice in the Australian Business Awards (ABA) 2024, marking the seventh time the company has earned this recognition.