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Orora has unveiled a new lightweight Riesling bottle that reduces glass weight by 21 per cent while maintaining the familiar profile and performance expected by Australian wine producers. Read more
QLM Group has acquired the assets of coffee packaging specialist Roastar, including the distribution rights to the PrimeVent degassing valve system, strengthening its coffee packaging capability.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has announced that CEO Chris Foley will step down at the end of November, following four years in the role during a pivotal period for packaging policy and regulatory reform.
Pact Group has urged a Senate Inquiry to support mandatory national packaging regulation in order to drive sufficient demand for recycled content and investment in Australia's circular economy.
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Smurfit Westrock creates Coca-Cola World Cup packs
8 Jul 2026Smurfit Westrock has partnered with Coca-Cola China to develop a range of paper-based packaging formats for the brand’s 2026 World Cup campaign, targeting both retail and e-commerce channels.
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What to expect at foodpro 2026
15 Jul 2026Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing industry is converging on Melbourne this July for foodpro 2026, a leading trade event for processing, packaging and innovation.
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Return and Earn bin baskets boost collection
15 Jul 2026NSW councils can apply for the Return and Earn bin baskets program, which aims to increase the collection of eligible drink containers from public spaces and reduce the number sent to landfill.
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Countdown is on to the PIDA 2026 awards
16 Jul 2026The ANZ region's premier packaging awards, the PIDAs, will take place at Crown Casino in Melbourneon 28 July, during the foodpro trade show. Here's a reminder of who's in the running.
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Amcor expands Dongguan flexible packaging facility
15 Jul 2026Amcor is expanding its flexible packaging solutions facility in Dongguan, China, with a new 7000-square-metre manufacturing facility and automated warehouse.
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Jet Technologies partners with Neuhaus Neotec
15 Jul 2026Jet Technologies has announced an exclusive partnership with leading coffee processing specialist Neuhaus Neotec, expanding its offering to coffee producers across Australia and New Zealand.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 17 July
17 Jul 2026In the news: Orora, Detpak, Simply No Knead, Trimatt Systems, Wedderburn, Ravenwood, PIDA, Foodpro
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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.
Victoria has brought together startup agency, LaunchVic, and the $2 billion Breakthrough Victoria fund to launch Innovation Victoria – the next stage of the state’s innovation ecosystem investment.
Treasury Wine Estates, in partnership with Australian Grape & Wine, Wine Australia and the China Alcoholic Drinks Association, is looking for four Australian viticulturists and winemakers to participate in the second year of the Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program – with applications closing 26 July.
Coles Group has ended discussions with private equity firm TPG Capital over a potential acquisition of Greencross Pet Wellness Company, walking away just over two weeks after confirming it was undertaking due diligence on the pet retail and veterinary group.
