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Food processing and packaging systems specialist tna is launching a virtual platform, tna connects as a go-to destination for insight, innovation and inspiration.

PKN talks packaging exhibitions and the impact of COVID-19, with Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), the owner of AUSPACK.

Understanding the interventions that can be taken to convert customers, sustainability, passion, and purpose for packaging led this week's discussion at the 2020 Women in Packaging forum.

APCO released the programme that maps the framework for measuring Australia’s progress towards the 2025 national Packaging Targets during a keynote session at the AIP conference.

A first for our industry, the Australasian Packaging Conference 2020, run by the Australian Institute of Packaging, kicked off on an all-new live platform today.

Asst. Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Trevor Evans has welcomed the decision by APCO to pursue accreditation under the revamped product stewardship legislation.

EVRYTHNG, the product cloud managing digital identities for the world’s consumer products, has partnered with Result Group of Companies, the Australian supplier of product packaging solutions, to accelerate the digitisation of products in Australia.

Melbourne-based specialty coffee roaster Jasper Coffee has launched a new, plastic-free, single use coffee cup and lid in what it says is a first in Australia.

Marking an industry first, New Zealand milk brand Anchor has launched a 2L plant-based bottle manufactured by Pact Group for brand owner Fonterra.

Know someone who deserves recognition for their contribution to shaping our industry? Nominate them for PKN's upcoming 60 of the Best feature.

The National GS1 Traceability Advisory Group (NGTAG) announced the appointment of David McNeil, from InfraBuild, as co-chair of the multi-sector group.

Aerobal has announced the winners of its World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards, with Turkish firm Aryum taking the top accolade, and German company Tubex winning in the new sustainability category.

APCO and Planet Ark, with support from the federal government, have launched a new campaign to educate Australians about sustainable packaging and inspire positive recycling behaviours.

Pact Group and Brownes Dairy are among Australia and New Zealand’s Most innovative Companies, both named in the AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies “Best Pandemic Pivot” category.

In this year’s budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced a $35bn programme to help beleaguered businesses get back on their feet following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 2020 federal budget funds several recycling initiatives, all of which have been previously announced, but are nonetheless important for boosting the circular economy and reducing waste in Australia.