In this episode, Lindy Hughson, managing editor and publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by senior journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in July.
We begin our discussion by reviewing the increased investment into local packaging and manufacturing with the opening of Suntory Oceania’s filling and packaging facility in Queensland, Ego Pharmaceutical’s expansion of its Victorian operations, and Onpack’s continued investments and success in can printing.
We move onto company news by assessing the factors behind Pact Group’s delisting from the ASX, how the Spicers and Papkot partnership will improve the sustainability of their packaging, and how Close the Loop’s appointment of Kesh Nair as CEO is aiming to simplify their structure and focus on growth.
The discussion also explores regulatory updates, with the logistics behind APCO direction to remove Return to Store labels for REDcycle from packaging and the factors surrounding SA’s delay on the ban of non-compostable plastic stickers.
We wrap up by getting some in field experiences from CeMAT and ReGen which saw themes of circularity, compliance, digitalisation, and the need for real, scalable solutions.
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Suntory Oceania opens smart, sustainable beverage hub
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/suntory-oceania-opens-smart-sustainable-beverage-hub
Ego powers up local production with $156m boost
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/ego-powers-up-local-production-with-156m-boost
Onpack delivers fast-turn custom cans for Rippl
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/onpack-delivers-fast-turn-custom-cans-for-rippl
Pact to delist from ASX next week
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pact-to-delist-from-asx-next-week
Spicers partners with Papkot on eco-packaging solutions
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/spicers-partners-with-papkot-on-eco-packaging-solutions
Close the Loop leadership change amid refocus
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/close-the-loop-leadership-change-amid-refocus
REDcycle & Return to Store labels must be removed
www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/redcycle-and-return-to-store-labels-must-be-removed
SA delays plastic sticker ban on produce
www.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/sa-delays-plastic-sticker-ban-on-produce
CeMat
https://www.packagingnews.com.au/search?filter=all&orderby=date&q=CeMAT
ReGen
www.packagingnews.com.au/search?filter=all&orderby=date&q=ReGen+expo
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