One year after commissioning its high-efficiency G3 oxyfuel furnace at the Gawler glass manufacturing site in South Australia, Orora says the installation is delivering substantial reductions in fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Des Pope, founder and chairman of Pope Packaging, has passed away. Pope established the South Australian packaging company in 1956, growing it from a small local operation into a global business.

The World Packaging Organisation has opened Pack’t Forum, a digital platform designed to connect packaging professionals worldwide to share knowledge and discuss industry challenges.

IVE Group says its diversification strategy – including investment in packaging capacity – remains central to growth despite softer revenues in traditional print segments.

Have you developed exciting new food or drink packaging for the ANZ market? Then The Hive Awards, run by PKN's sister title, Food & Drink Business, are for you! Entries are still open.

A new AFGC snapshot of Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector highlights rising costs and slowing real growth – while calling for national progress on packaging circularity and digital labelling.

Industry veteran Joe Foster is launching a new independent venture, Foster Packaging, returning to his roots following a recent leadership role in Australia’s packaging and recycling sector.

APCO CEO Chris Foley has delivered a candid message to members: Australia’s packaging targets were missed, the system settings are flawed, and reform needs to embrace practical, enforceable change.

As part of a $20m long-term investment in Tasmania, Visy has opened a new Packaging Hub in Devonport, to supply cardboard packaging to dairy, brewery, berry and fresh produce customers across the state.

The PKN Women in Packaging Awards returns for 2026, inviting nominations to recognise the women delivering impact, innovation and leadership across the Australasian packaging value chain.

Close the Loop Limited has reported mixed half-year results, with its Packaging Division delivering double-digit growth and providing a stabilising influence across the Group.

Fonterra Oceania has rolled out Amcor’s AmPrima Recycle-Ready flexible packaging for shredded cheese, replacing multi-material laminates in one of dairy’s most technically demanding formats.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has partnered with Australian clean-tech company Seabin in a move aimed at tracking and reducing ice cream packaging waste in Sydney Harbour, and using the data to inform future action.

Orora has delivered a robust first-half result for FY26, with double-digit EBITDA growth, strong cash generation and continued momentum in its Cans business underpinning performance across the group.

World Packaging Organisation has announced the winners of the WorldStar Student Awards 2026, with Australia emerging as one of the standout nations in this year’s global competition.

Australian packaging company Detmold Group is making measurable progress against its 2025-2050 sustainability roadmap. PKN takes a look at how this translates into practical outcomes for customers.