Perth-based manufacturer of fibre-based linear-formed composite packs, Zipform Packaging, which will be exhibiting at AUSPACK in May, is investing in a new composite pack manufacturing line in Melbourne to be up and running by 2023.

Amcor has launched Lift-Off, its open-call initiative aimed at supporting seed stage start-ups around the world, which are focused on innovative packaging solutions and related technologies.

Planet Protector Packaging took top honours at the 33rd annual Banksia National Sustainability Awards, winning Gold for its Woolpack packaging solution, which is a sustainable alternative to polystyrene.

In a triumph for Australian packaging innovation, O F Packaging's high barrier, kerbside recyclable Muesli Pouch for Brookfarm, using the Roll ‘n’ Recycle program, has won the Diamond award at the prestigious Dow 2021 Packaging Innovation Awards announced last night.

The biggest hall at Interpack site Messe Dusseldorf has been converted into a temporary accommodation centre for Ukrainian war babies fleeing Vladimir Putin’s murderous invasion of their country.

An election-focused federal budget did nonetheless offer up several bright spots for the packaging industry, including additional funding to develop plastic recycling, and for regional manufacturing.

Digital flexible packaging operation ePac has installed a second digital flexible printing and pouchmaking line, less than six months after opening for business with its first.

AFGC, APCO and a host of member companies, including major brand owners Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez and others, have voiced their approval of the government's $60m funding to build Australia’s advanced soft plastics recycling industry.

Multinational packaging giant Amcor has revealed its plans to scale down its operations in Russia in response to the country’s continued invasion of Ukraine.

Close the Loop is expanding its packaging operations in the US market with the formation of Close the Loop Packaging, to be based in Kentucky and to service the customer network of the group’s US resource recovery business.

Circular Plastics Australia (PET), the trading name for the JV between Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), is officially open for business.

John Wellman, the founder and non-executive chairman of Wellman Packaging, has passed away just shy of his 86th birthday and a year before the celebration of Wellman’s 50 years in business.

Inflation, war and climate catastrophes were cited as potential brakes on a rebounding economy by headline speaker Nicki Hutley at the APPMA member dinner event in Sydney this week, but overall, her message was upbeat.

To mark International Women’s Day, PKN is celebrating the women in packaging that have shared their insight and expertise on The PKN Podcast.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced finalists in its Special Awards categories, with Australia’s Woolworths Group and Sealed Air making the cut.

Qenos, will partner with global advanced recycling technology companies Plastic Energy and Axens in a boost for the proposed Qenos Circular Plastic Project.