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Cohesion Labels has just clocked 101 years in business, placing it among a small group of Australian label converters to have navigated a century of technological, economic and market change. Read more
MCC, a global supplier of prime label solutions, with a strong presence in ANZ, has received US court approval to continue operating in the normal course following its prepackaged Chapter 11 filing.
Amcor has delivered a solid half-year result, with the first full months of ownership of Berry Global driving a step-change in scale and earnings, with early synergy capture helping offset softer underlying volumes.
BioPak has appointed Guy Brent as chief executive officer, effective 2 February 2026, marking a new phase of growth for the global sustainable foodservice packaging group.
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Orora's Helio tech used for Remedy custom can
5 Feb 2026Remedy Drinks and the McGrath Foundation have released a limited-edition Sodaly Raspberry can produced using Helio, Orora's high-speed, direct-to-shape digital print technology.
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Govt backs plant-based protein labelling code
4 Feb 2026The federal government has committed to developing an Industry Code of Practice for labelling plant-based protein products, supported by FSANZ research and led by the Alternative Proteins Council.
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Amcor, Alter Eco launch lighter paper-based choc pack
5 Feb 2026Amcor and French organic snack producer Alter Eco have introduced a recyclable, paper-based and reduced-weight packaging solution for Alter Eco’s 200-gram chocolate bars.
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Heritage meets energy in Brownes packaging refresh
30 Jan 2026Western Australia's Brownes Dairy has rolled out a new masterbrand and packaging refresh across its range, developed by Sydney-based design and branding agency Boxer Brands.
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Ball & Doggett makes cartonboard selection practical
3 Feb 2026Ball & Doggett's new cartonboard swatch kits aim to help Australian printers, designers and brand owners assess board performance through real-world packaging applications.
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Leadership change at Fromm Packaging
28 Jan 2026Fromm Holdings has appointed Graeme Wood as the new managing director of Fromm Packaging Australia, taking over from Richard Layton who stepped down on 12 January 2026 after serving 15 years in the role.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 30 January
30 Jan 2026In the news: Packserv, Tetra Pak, Sustainability Victoria, Bettercup, Reflex Labels & Packaging, Jet Technologies, Xaar
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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.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the 2026–27 Budget to support Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector.
Yowie Group will manufacture and distribute a portfolio of seasonal products across 16 chocolate and confectionery product types for the heritage brands Violet Crumble, Polly Waffle and FruChocs.
From the bottle beside the stove to the drizzle over weekend brunch, olive oil has become a familiar part of Australian kitchens. With global supply still recovering from two difficult seasons, Australia’s rapidly maturing olive industry is standing out as a stable and promising contributor to the olive oil market.
