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In an initiative led by Viva Energy in partnership with Nestlé, a limited run of KitKat chocolate bars wrapped in locally manufactured recycled PP is rolling out to stores nationwide, demonstrating the potential for locally collected soft plastics to be returned to food-grade packaging in Australia. Read more
Three Gold awards and a Silver saw RePlay top the medal tally in this year's PIDA awards. But behind the accolades lies an equally important story: the practical challenges of making reusable packaging systems commercially viable.
Australia's peak paper industry association has rebranded as the APPIA, reflecting what it says is the growing importance of fibre-based packaging across Australia and New Zealand.
The World Packaging Organisation has established World Packaging Day, to be marked each year on 6 September, the anniversary of the organisation's foundation.
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Six Victorians a ‘Million Cents’ richer via CDS Vic
28 Jul 2026The simple act of recycling drink cans, bottles and cartons has made five lucky Victorians and one charity $10,000 richer thanks to CDS Vic and its statewide ‘Win A Million Cents’ competition.
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Heinz lets fans choose their squeeze
12 Aug 2026In the UK and US, Heinz has introduced the limited edition Love Lid, a customisable ketchup lid with three settings: Like, Love and Crazy Love, letting consumers control the amount of ketchup dispensed.
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Alliance strengthens bioplastics voice as rules diverge
11 Aug 2026Bioplastics associations are strengthening their collective voice as regulatory approaches continue to diverge. The renewed Pan Pacific alliance comes as Europe begins applying PPWR and debate continues over where certified materials belong within circular systems.
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Brownes gives milk packs an artful refresh
11 Aug 2026Brownes Dairy has refreshed the packaging across its white milk range, with new artwork inspired by the flora and agricultural landscapes of Western Australia’s South West.
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Mondi develops laser-marked pack concept
11 Aug 2026Mondi has developed a packaging concept for eCommerce and bag-in-box applications that combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging.
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Kaeser powers packaging with nationwide service
7 Aug 2026Kaeser's commitment to packaging and processing is reaffirmed with its comprehensive, nationwide service network designed to keep vital packaging lines running smoothly and efficiently.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 7 August
7 Aug 2026In the news: Viva Energy, Nestle, KitKat, Bonson Packaging, Pact Recycling, WMRR, APPIA, WPO, Sustainable Packaging Summit
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PKN Podcast Ep 124: 2025 Year in Review
1 Dec 2025In this special Year in Review episode, PKN publisher Lindy Hughson and co-host Grant McHerron look back at the big packaging stories of 2025.
For any food and beverage manufacturer, waste is an unavoidable reality that consumes valuable resources and impacts margins, profitability and cash flow, making effective stocktaking paramount for business success. Shelby Earl from RSM explains.
The ACCC has refused MicroStar Logistics’ proposed acquisition of assets from collapsed keg pooling operator, Konvoy, ruling for a second time that combining Australia’s only two keg pooling providers would substantially lessen competition.
LARK Distilling Co. has won nine medals at the World Whisky Masters 2026, with every whisky entered receiving recognition – three Master medals and six gold medals across the brand's range.
