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Asahi Beverages has unveiled a new $60 million canning line at its brewery in Yatala, Queensland to meet the growing demand for cans over stubbies. Read more
In a compelling close to the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, Dr Nicole Garofano, Pippa Corry and Belinda Chellingworth distilled the event’s insights into a clear message for everyone in attendance.
The AIP Conference took place from 6–7 May at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney, bringing together packaging professionals from across the globe. This year’s theme, Reimagine Packaging Design, set the tone for two days of forward-thinking dialogue.
The 2025 PIDA AIP President's Scholarship winner was Joel Wells, managing director at Circular, who will be given the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Packaging Technology.
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Amcor reveals its 2025 Bottles of the Year
8 May 2025Amcor has unveiled its 2025 Bottles of the Year, in celebration of National Packaging Design Day.
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Foopak to highlight innovations at Foodservice Aus
8 May 2025Foopak will participate in Foodservice Australia 2025, showcasing its innovative, sustainable paperboard solutions for food and beverage packaging.
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Compostable packaging supports landfill diversion
9 May 2025International Composting Awareness Week, which runs from 4-10 May, seeks to encourage individuals and businesses to reduce landfill waste and support a circular economy through composting.
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New pack creates buzz about honey crisis
8 May 2025Duxton Bee’s new honey brand, Fuzzy Bum, is spreading awareness about the Australian bee crisis one jar at a time, with help from strategic branding agency Tiny Hunter.
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Sulpack earns compostable certification in ANZ
9 Apr 2025Ahlstrom’s Sulpack PFAS-free flexible packaging range has achieved Home Compostable certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association, meeting the AS 5810 requirements.
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How smart automation is revolutionising breweries
16 Apr 2025Australia's brewing sector can overcome the challenges of increased financial pressure, squeezed profit margins, and reduced market competitiveness through smart automation, says SMC's Rod Ryan.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 9 May
9 May 2025In the news: Australasian Packaging Conference, PIDA, HIVE Awards, Asahi Beverages, Primo, A'Peel, Coopers Brewery, Fuzzy Bum, Justine's Cookies, Costa Group, Result Group.
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PKN Podcast Ep 109: April News Unpacked
1 May 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Wayne Robinson to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in April.
Bega Group will shut its cheese processing and packaging plant in Strathmerton, Victoria, to consolidate operations at its Ridge Street factory in Bega. The decision impacts around 300 employees in Strathmerton and will create 100 jobs in Bega.
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) chief operating officer, Colm Maguire, has been appointed CEO after acting in the role since mid-January when Tanya Barden stepped down.
The winners of the 2025 Hive Awards have been recognised and celebrated as some of Australia's most innovative food and beverage manufacturers over the past year. The awards were presented on Thursday 8 May during a long lunch at Linseed House, Sydney, to a room of over 150 industry leaders abuzz with excitement.
