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At the Australian Freight Industry Awards last week, APR won the inaugural Waste & Recycling Business of the Year award for its initiatives that have achieved measurable success in improving waste diversion rates and resource recovery outcomes for paper and hard-to-recycle plastics. Read more
The Visual Media Association (VMA) has formed the Labels and Packaging Coalition, a new initiative to provide print industry technical expertise to inform government policy, targets and regulations..
Amcor has announced two new senior executive appointments in operations and sustainability, to help accelerate organic growth in the business in newly introduced positions for the company.
Pro-Pac Group's soft plastic recycling projects have had an investment boost following the latest rounds of government grants for a recycling plant in Albury and film extrusion plants in Melbourne and Perth.
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Top taste, less waste with KeyKeg
12 Sep 2024KeyKeg's Bag-in-Keg solution is changing the game for Australian Wine-by-Glass programs, with the proprietary packaging system including technology that eliminates oxidation and prevents waste.
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BioPak helps Baskin-Robbins with sustainable switch
11 Sep 2024BioPak has partnered with Baskin-Robbins Australia to help one of the country’s most loved ice-creameries to make the switch to more sustainable solutions for its packaging and food waste.
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Boomerang urges stronger action in NSW plastic ban
12 Sep 2024The Boomerang Alliance, representing 55 environmental groups, has welcomed the NSW government's plans for further single-use plastic bans but insists more action is needed.
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Squad designs Campos's legacy into new livery
6 Sep 2024Campos Coffee collaborated with design studio Squad to refresh its packaging, placing emphasis on its iconic green colour and cafe heritage. Packaging by Snell Flexibles, labels by Ultra Labels.
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Olive stones upcycled for eco-friendly packaging
9 Sep 2024BioPowder has introduced a sustainable solution using olive stone powders, derived from the by-products of olive oil production, designed to improve the performance of biodegradable packaging.
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X-ray and checkweigher combo launched
2 Sep 2024Antares Vision Group, exclusively represented in Australia by Enmin, has launched a combined x-ray and checkweigher machine designed specifically for food manufacturers.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 6 September
6 Sep 2024In the news: Orora, Veritiv, Pro-Pac, Pact Group, Circular Plastics Australia, Cleanaway, Amcor, Merck, Planet Protector Packaging, Detpak, BioPak.
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PKN Podcast Ep 98: August Packaging News Unpacked
3 Sep 2024In 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 August.
Canadian-American multinational drink and brewing company, Molson Coors, has announced a US distribution agreement for the range of better-for-you non-alcoholic cocktails offered by Naked Life.
Incite surveyed leading food & beverage importers and distributors across the Asia Pacific region about current market conditions, in-demand product categories and their predictions for their food and beverage sectors over the next 12 months.
PepsiCo Australia has appointed Alessia Taddei as its new chief marketing officer, ANZ Foods, taking over from Vandita Pandey, who was promoted to vice president of marketing for international beverages in July.
