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Costa Group has partnered with Coles and Opal in a large-scale trial to replace rPET plastic punnets with recyclable cardboard packaging for Perino tomatoes, now available across Coles’ Victorian stores. Read more
Rawson Print & Packaging has strengthened its position in the Australian commercial print sector with the acquisition of Sydney-based print operation IntoPrint.
Woolworths has shifted its Own Brand sliced bread packaging to LDPE bags made by Amcor with 30 per cent recycled plastic, a move the retailer says will save about 50,000 kilograms of virgin plastic annually.
Queensland-based skincare brand, Roccoco Botanicals, has overhauled its production process with a full line packaging solution from Packserv, enabling the company to meet growing export demand.
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Brown Brothers launches aluminium Prosecco bottle
3 Sep 2025Brown Brothers has launched a limited-edition Prosecco in a 750ml aluminium bottle – the first of its kind in Australia – in a move that combines sustainability, convenience and shelf appeal.
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FDA approves Nextloopp's food-grade rPP
17 Sep 2025Nextloopp's proprietary recycling process for polypropylene has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for direct food-contact applications.
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France proves reuse at scale, can Australia follow?
2 Oct 2025Global reuse platform Loop’s partnership with Carrefour has established reuse at commercial scale in France, proving the model can work across categories. Can Australian retailers follow suit?
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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.
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Fresh-Lock intros new sliders for flexible packaging
23 Sep 2025Fresh-Lock has introduced two new slider systems for flexible packaging applications, with designs that reflects its focus on expanding sustainable closure solutions.
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Eriez debuts inspection and separation tech
2 Oct 2025Eriez launched new and enhanced inspection and magnetic separation solutions at Pack Expo 2025, which was held at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from 29 September to 1 October.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 19 September
19 Sep 2025In the news: Detpak, Nestle, Uncle Tobys, AIP, Nextloopp, Avery Dennison, TIPA, Labelexpo, HP Indigo, FSC, BioPak
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PKN Podcast Ep 118: August News Unpacked
4 Sep 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson is joined by Grant McHerron to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.
Hard coconut water brand, Coastal Drink Co, has unveiled its strategic rebrand, aiming to establish category leadership in premium coconut water based alcohol.
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with TAFE NSW to reduce food waste in hospitality, with the launch of an online course supported by a $200,000 NSW EPA Business Food Waste Partnerships Grant.
The Queensland government has released its Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Strategy 2025-2030 and Action Plan, aiming to establish a stronger, more competitive industry.
