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The AFGC has welcomed Budget measures aimed at boosting manufacturing, while warning that Middle East instability could drive costs across food, grocery and packaging supply chains. Read more
The Boomerang Alliance has backed a federal Greens bill proposing a national packaging EPR scheme, saying it reflects growing frustration over stalled packaging reform and missed recycling targets.
After almost 24 years as Australian Paper Recovery, APR Recycling has officially launched a new era with the opening of its Dandenong South facility and rebrand.
More than 700 Woolworths supermarkets across five states are now accepting soft plastics again, marking a major expansion of Australia’s growing soft plastics recovery network.
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PakTech brings reusable keg cap to Australia
29 Apr 2026PakTech is launching a reusable keg cap made from 100% recycled HDPE and designed as a closed-loop solution for keg protection, cutting waste and boosting efficiency for breweries.
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Hort Connections 2026 speaker line-up grows
29 Apr 2026The trade show at Hort Connections 2026 is sold out, with a record number of booths confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June.
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Viscount NZ hits 200 million box milestone
14 May 2026Viscount New Zealand says its national reusable crate system has now eliminated the equivalent of more than 200 million single-use cardboard boxes from NZ's produce supply chain.
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The Packaging Innovation Edit: April
28 Apr 2026PKN presents The Packaging Innovation Edit, a curated selection of standout global packaging innovations. Produced in collaboration with ThePackHub, this new monthly series highlights innovations advancing packaging design and function.
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Digital printing meets mono-material flexibles
14 May 2026A digitally printed PP-monomaterial pouch developed via a multi-company collaboration – Polifilm, Actega, Xeikon, and Gruber-Folien – shows high barrier performance without multi-material laminates.
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Oil-free compressors shift industry towards cleaner air
15 Apr 2026Oil-free vs oil-lubricated screw compressors: Vijay Lamba, senior marketing manager at ELGi Equipments, unpacks how to choose the right technology for your application.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 8 May
8 May 2026In the news: Woolworths, saveBOARD, iQRenew, Plascrete, CCEP, PulPac, Zipform, Visy, Pharmacycle
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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.
After matcha, hot honey, and Dubai chocolate went viral for Australian tastebuds in 2025, it’s Asian-inspired foods and fusions that are leading the charge this year. Pureprofile Australia senior account director, Kate Richards, shares insights on the latest trends in hospitality, and how they are impacting retail.
Leading wholesaler and distributor, Metcash, has awarded its top-performing supply partners of the past year at its 2026 Food Supplier of the Year Awards, with Asahi Beverages taking home the top award.
George Weston Foods (GWF) has acquired New Zealand bagel company, Abe's Bagels, as per capita bread consumption continues to fall across Australia, but demand for premium breads and bakery products grows.
