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Pope Packaging has completed the largest single project in its 70-year history, doubling printing capacity and increasing converting capacity at its South Australian paper sacks facility. Read more
Element Logic has entered a strategic global partnership with Ranpak to integrate packaging automation, including box forming, right sizing and paper-based protection, into its warehouse solutions.
Peacock Group will bring its Peacock Bros. and insignia operations together at a purpose-built Dandenong South facility, increasing the two businesses’ combined warehouse and production footprint.
Amcor’s FY26 annual report sets out how the expanded group plans to use its flexible and rigid packaging portfolio to pursue growth across markets and product categories.
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Aus Beverage Council adds voice to reform call
15 Sep 2026The Australian Beverages Council has joined calls for the Federal Government to reconsider its decision not to progress national packaging regulation during the current parliamentary term.
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Linerless lids replace avocado flow wrap
29 Sep 2026Linerless labelling offers fresh produce suppliers scope to reduce plastic use and refresh shelf presentation. A UK avocado pack redesign demonstrates the approach, with a reported sales uplift.
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Opal explores biogas at Maryvale Mill
24 Sep 2026A new feasibility study has highlighted an opportunity to produce renewable bio-energy at Opal Australian Paper’s Maryvale Mill in Gippsland, marking a step toward more sustainable manufacturing.
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Boxer wins 4 x Gold at Sydney Design Awards
8 Sep 2026Boxer Brands has walked off with four Gold awards at the 2026 Sydney Design Awards for projects spanning brand creation, identity, and illustration across food, dairy and personal care categories.
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Amcor launches inverted pet food cup in China
24 Sep 2026Amcor and Chinese pet food brand Ge Wu An have launched the Li Kou pet food cup, which uses a bottom seal to allow the meal to be released from the packaging in one piece.
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Flexibility drives machinery investment
16 Sep 2026PMMI’s 2026 State of the Industry Report identifies flexibility, automation, workforce constraints and emerging AI applications as major influences on machinery investment. The operational pressures the US market- based report describes have clear relevance for Australian manufacturers.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 25 September
25 Sep 2026In the news: Packaging Reform, SPSA, AMCS, WMRR, BioPak, Labelmakers, Currie Group, Opal, AIP
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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.
Companies developing the next generation of food, ingredients and biomanufacturing now have access to a food-grade pilot-scale precision fermentation facility in Australia.
Synlait Milk has reported a $75.4 million net loss for FY26, but a return to operational stability in the second half delivered a sharp improvement in earnings as the dairy processor continued its turnaround.
Australian ready-made meal business, Fast Fuel Meals, has entered voluntary administration, with more than $20m in creditor claims outstanding as the company considers a change of ownership.
