Senior packaging and process technologist, Ralph Moyle, was recently announced as 2021's WPO Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Read more
In its annual report on consumer trends Euromonitor International says sustainability, convenience and a new “phygital reality” are three developments that will influence business strategies.
The next interpack will take place from 4 to 10 May 2023, at the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Centre. It will be the first show since 2017, with last year’s expo first postponed, then cancelled, due to Covid.
Companies wanting to show their packaging and print wares to the world can now register for online event virtual.drupa, which is set to take place 20-23 April, in place of the now cancelled mega-show.
Industry body reassure customers after cherry packaging scare
25 Jan 2021NZ's industry for stone-fruit growers has come out to reassure international consumers amid cherry packaging scare.
PLAY PKN: Video News Bulletin 22 January
22 Jan 2021PLAY PKN, the weekly video bulletin of the top packaging industry stories making the news, brought to you by PKN publisher Lindy Hughson.
The PKN Podcast Ep 10: Carbon offsets for packaging
8 Dec 2020PKN talks carbon-offset initiatives for packaging with Aleks Lajovic, MD of Impact International.
Closed Loop details paths for reusable packaging systems
21 Jan 2021Reuse models are critical in the fight against plastic waste and a viable waste reduction strategy, according to Closed Loop.
Johnnie Walker rings in the Lunar New Year
21 Jan 2021Johnnie Walker is celebrating the Lunar New Year with two limited edition releases and special packaging designs, including its Year of the Ox Blue Label bottle for 2021.
Celebrating 40 years of Jet Technologies
9 Dec 2020Jet Technologies this year celebrates 40 years of service, innovation, and expertise in the Australian and global industrial printing and packaging industries.
Beumer commissions system from over 4000kms
19 Jan 2021Helping customers in the event of faults or shutdowns of existing systems is no problem for Beumer Group – even from a distance.
Soft drinks, water and juice have returned to growth for Coca-Cola Amatil, the company announced in a trading update today (22 January). The 4Q20 rise was 0.4 per cent, after falling for the previous three quarters.
Former head of Meat and Livestock Australia Richard Norton has been announced as the new CEO of Food Agility CRC. He will join the centre on 1 February.
Keg rental company Kegstar has appointed Stephen Hopkins as its new general manager for Australia and New Zealand.