Dr Jane Oppenheim, chief executive officer & director of Ego Pharmaceuticals, has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll for Service to Industry. Read more
Australian packaging innovator TomKat Global Solutions has signed an exclusive supply agreement with Thai Sekisui Foam and Sekisui Foam Australia, marking a major step in its expansion into Southeast Asia.
PKN EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne-based technology company Phantm has launched Phantm AI, an image-based tool designed to turn packaging visuals into structured data that helps FMCG brands identify cost and waste reduction opportunities. PKN speaks to Ed Whitehead, head of strategy at Phantm.
Currie Group has appointed Adam (Toddy) Todd as business development manager for NSW, further strengthening the company’s commitment to supporting customers across the region.
Coopers races ahead with Orora Helio
13 Oct 2025Coopers Brewery has shifted up a gear in its Supercars partnership, releasing a commemorative Coopers Dry 3.5 Supercars can that’s not only a standout at the track but also a milestone in print innovation.
Bega Peanut Butter launches Andy Griffiths jars
8 Oct 2025Bega is releasing two limited-edition jars of its No Added Sugar or Salt Peanut Butter to coincide with Andy Griffith's new book. The labels, printed by Labelmakers Group, feature illustrations by Bill Hope.
Pact NZ named on sustainability leadership list
9 Oct 2025Pact Packaging New Zealand has been named on the NEXT List for the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards in the Transformative Leadership category.
Studio Guild redesigns Milton Rum packaging
25 Sep 2025Brisbane distillery, Milton Rum, has introduced new packaging across its range, developed by Melbourne-based design agency Studio Guild.
European tube deliveries drop 3.9% in H1 2025
9 Oct 2025Deliveries of aluminium, laminate and plastic tubes in Europe fell 3.9 per cent to about 5.8 billion units in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the European tube manufacturers association (etma).
Ishida compact case packer heads to Gulfood
3 Oct 2025Ishida (represented in ANZ by Heat and Control) will showcase its ACP-701 case packer at Gulfood Manufacturing, highlighting high-speed, compact, end-of-line automation for snack producers.
PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 10 October
10 Oct 2025In the news: Abbe Group, Oji Fibre Solutions, TomKat Global, Phantm, Monash University, Pact Group, Sustainability Victoria, Bega Group
PKN Podcast Ep 119: September News Unpacked
8 Oct 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Navan Kaur to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in September.
A South Australian family business gone global, Vili’s Family Bakery, has appointed Tom Sullivan as its new chief executive officer, marking a new era for the business.
Agrifoodtech industry professionals across the Asia-Pacific region are headed to Singapore at the beginning of November for International Agri-Food Week.
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) is offering partial scholarships of $700-$3000 to help women in the farming and agriculture industries participate in its range of leadership courses.