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In a world-first for Cadbury, brand owner Mondelēz International is sourcing recycled plastic from Taghleef Industries for flexible wrappers to be printed and converted by Amcor. The new packaging, with 30% recycled content, will be on shelf in Australia from September next year. Read more
There is much on offer in the latest issue of PKN, with 84 action-packed pages covering the latest industry news, trends and developments, and every aspect of packaging that impacts the full value chain, from sustainability, to design, innovation and industry leadership.
Beverage packaging waste will soon be a prime building material, allowing Aussie builders to replace plywood, particle board, and plaster board with low carbon, sustainable construction boards.
The keynote for the APPMA’s first Digital Lunchtime Series 'Investing in Resilence' was delivered by Francisco Betti, head of Advanced Manufacturing for the World Economic Forum, who gave a global perspective of manufacturing as the new engine of growth.
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Endeavour's Aus-first beer can clip recycling scheme
16 Sep 2021Endeavour Group has rolled out a beer can clip reuse and recycling program in selected BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores, becoming the first Australian retailer to initiate a circular scheme for the waste item.
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Mars Wrigley invests $30m in local capability
23 Sep 2021A new packaging line for Maltesers at Mars Wrigley's Ballarat site will account for part of the confectionery giant's $30 million investment to drive local innovation and build manufacturing capability.
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PKN's Pack of The Week: Colgate's recyclable tube
23 Sep 2021VIDEO: In this episode, the spotlight falls on Colgate's Australian-first, kerbside recyclable, HDPE toothpaste tube.
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The PKN Podcast Ep 40: with Pact CEO Sanjay Dayal
22 Sep 2021PKN talks... Industry collaboration and efforts to implement the circular economy, with Sanjay Dayal of Pact Group.
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ecostore achieves B Corp Certification
23 Sep 2021Sustainability leader ecostore has achieved B Corporation Certification for its Australasian operations, which took over two years to achieve.
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Disruptive and distinct brand revivals
23 Sep 2021Melbourne-based design consultancy, Elmwood shares its branding and pack design processes for Carman's, Dairy Australia and the Roll’d range.
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Allure and sustainability shape future of packaging
20 Sep 2021PKN speaks to Stephen Pratt, MD of Kurz Australia, about industry developments for the next decade, as the packaging industry undergoes a significant transformation.
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tna leverages AR for enhanced digital support
23 Sep 2021Global food processing and packaging technology specialist, tna Solutions, has launched its new tna remote assist service, a digitally-enhanced customer experience delivering real-time access to its global team of experts.
Australian health food company Melrose Group has appointed a new CEO. Nathan Cheong has worked in the complementary medicine industry for more than 20 years.
Endeavour Group's beer can clip reuse and recycling program in selected BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores, is an Australian first circular scheme for the waste item.
Mars Wrigley will spend $30 million expanding its chocolate manufacturing business in Ballarat. The investment will allow more variants on existing lines and a new packaging line for Maltesers.
