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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. Read more
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.
Australian packaging machinery manufacturer Packserv has forged a new strategic alliance with FP Developments, making its equipment directly available to customers across the United States.
Tetra Pak is investing €60 million in a new pilot plant in Lund, Sweden, to advance development of an aseptic carton material that replaces the traditional aluminium foil layer with a paper-based barrier.
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COEX appoints CEO amidst inquiry
12 Jan 2026The board of Queensland’s not-for-profit container management organisation, COEX, has appointed Trevor Evans as interim-CEO, as Natalie Roach’s three-year term comes to an end.
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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 joins city-scale reuse pilot in Canada
3 Feb 2026Amcor has joined a major city-scale reusable packaging pilot launching in Ottawa in 2026, as global brands and retailers test whether reuse systems can operate at scale alongside existing recycling pathways.
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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.
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.
The federal government is conducting a review of the Horticulture Code of Conduct, following several difficult years for farmers and growers, with rapidly rising levels of dissatisfaction.
The federal government has committed to developing an Industry Code of Practice for labelling plant-based protein products, supported by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) research and led by the Alternative Proteins Council (APC).
