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Opal has taken a step forward in its net zero strategy, partnering with Delorean Corporation to investigate whether organic waste from its Maryvale Paper Mill can be converted into renewable bio-gas. Read more
AWA Alexander Watson Associates has strengthened its position in the fast-growing smart packaging sector with the acquisition of AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association.
WPO has marked a milestone at COP30 in Brazil, placing the role of packaging squarely on the global climate agenda – and directly linking it to food loss, food security, and sustainable development.
Tetra Pak has unveiled its next-generation Automation and Digitalisation portfolio, Tetra Pak Factory OS, enabling AI-ready, highly efficient production for the global food and beverage sector.
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Recycle-ready wine cask wins awards
28 Nov 2025SIG and Hill-Smith Family Estates have been recognised at the 2025 Wine Industry Impact Awards for developing Australia’s first recycle-ready bag-in-box wine pack.
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Perfection Fresh trials new mango pack by Opal
1 Dec 2025A new packaging trial from Perfection Fresh and packaging manufacturer Opal is bringing kerbside-recyclable cardboard to the summer mango aisle.
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Matt Davis named VicReturn CEO
28 Nov 2025VicReturn, the coordinator of Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic), has appointed Matt Davis as its new chief executive officer, effective 12 January 2026.
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Esko, io.tt link up on connected-packaging tools
26 Nov 2025Esko and io.tt have entered a strategic partnership to embed connected-packaging tools directly into Esko’s workflow software, aiming to reduce design and development costs for brand owners.
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Renaissance, Biome partner on renewable bioplastics
27 Nov 2025Renaissance BioScience and Biome Bioplastics are working together on a two-year Canada–UK project to develop renewable bioplastic building blocks aimed at packaging and consumer goods.
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ELGi compressors bring oil-free advantage
19 Nov 2025ELGi Equipment Australia has released a new range of oil-free compressors designed to meet the stringent hygiene and safety requirements of the food, beverage and packaging sectors.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 28 November
28 Nov 2025In the news: Pact Group, Opal, Delorean Corporation, World Packaging Organisation, Tetra Pak, Amcor
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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.
Winners of the 63rd annual Australian Export Awards were announced in Canberra on 26 November, featuring several food and beverage industry success stories – including Marquis Macadamias, Almondco Australia, and Munda Wines.
As 2025 draws to a close, many businesses are taking time to reflect and assess how they can stand their business in good stead for the year ahead. RSM Australia national manufacturing lead, Manufacturing, Louis Quintal, explains why future-proofing your business should be your 2026 new year’s resolution.
Select Harvests has delivered a strong turnaround in its FY25 financial results, reporting a net profit after tax of $31.8 million, up from just $0.9 million in FY24. The uplift was underpinned by higher global almond prices, operational efficiencies, and tighter cost controls.
