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APCO has appointed Sarah Cook as its next CEO, bringing experience in packaging investment, recycling technology and business transformation to the role. She succeeds Chris Foley who departs the organisation at the end of November. Read more
Australia’s plastics recyclers have taken their fight over the Federal Government’s packaging reform backflip to a national TV audience, with iQRenew and ACOR telling Nine’s 60 Minutes that cost of living is no excuse.
Michael Dudley has been appointed group chief executive officer of Big Bag Recovery (BBR) and Circular Communities Australia (CCA).
The NSW Govt has dropped mandatory reusable cup schemes and requirements to offer dine-in mugs or glasses, drawing criticism from three environment groups days after Parliament passed the reforms.
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United Caps expands carton closure options
29 Oct 2026United Caps is expanding its carton packaging closure portfolio, offering manufacturers an alternative sourcing option that allows them to retain existing carton materials and filling equipment.
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Pac Food trays gain recyclability approval
28 Oct 2026Pac Food says its lined sugarcane trays have received approval for classification as ‘Recyclable’ under APCO's ARL Program, provided all other applicable recyclability thresholds are met.
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APCO rolls out cheeky ARL campaign
27 Oct 2026APCO has launched a new national campaign which seeks to convert high recognition of the Australasian Recycling Label into better everyday recycling habits.
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Bulletproof's design twist for Selleys' Undo Glue
29 Oct 2026Bulletproof has developed the branding and packaging for Selleys’ Undo Glue, using yellow messaging and strong iconography to help explain the adhesive's reversible function.
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Henkel coating targets paper mailers
4 Nov 2026Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed a water-based heat-seal coating for paper e-commerce mailers, enabling automated systems to produce right-sized envelopes while supporting recyclability.
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edp advances automated handling and weighing
28 Oct 2026edp is advancing automation in fruit and vegetable packing with its latest gantry bin tipper systems, combining high-throughput produce handling, automatic flow control, and integrated weighing.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 30 October
30 Oct 2026In the news: Visy, Orora, Allied Pinnacle, Pact Group, Aldi, Circular Plastics Australia, Boomerang Alliance, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Clean Up Australia.
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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.
Australian food processors are facing a growing commercial squeeze as major retail and foodservice customers want stronger environmental credentials from suppliers, while continuing to push hard on price. New modelling from the Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) shows Australia’s red meat processing sector could achieve net zero emissions by 2045 without sacrificing profitability.
Australian investment firm, Tundra Capital, has led a $2.4 million Series A raise for deep-tech company, N&E Innovations. The Singaporean company turns discarded food waste into an edible antimicrobial that can help fresh produce last up to four times longer.
Circana retail scan data shows sales of bottles of shiraz under $10, fell 8.3 per cent over the past year, but sales above $35 grew 6.9 per cent. According to the data, shiraz accounts for two in every five dollars spent on bottled red wine in Australia, which covers the year to 4 October 2026.
