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Australia's environment ministers have declared packaging reform urgent and named soft plastics as an initial priority, but offered no firm timetable or regulatory commitments. SPSA has welcomed the soft plastics focus, while Boomerang Alliance and WMRR have raised concerns about the lack of concrete action. Read more
A champagne maker has released its latest variety in a gifting case which can be hooked up to a smartphone for playing music.
PKN summarises the food & grocery industry's notable highs and lows for 2017 as reported by the AFGC.
Bega Cheese has launched Blend 17, a premium limited edition Vegemite made at its Port Melbourne facility.
Amcor has helped develop printing technology that creates a movement effect on packaging.
Mondelez Australia and George Weston Foods were among the top winners at POPAI’s 2017 Marketing at Retail Awards.
The inventor behind a cup for people who struggle to feed themselves has been named the Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year.
Finishing was a focus for a number of exhibitors at Labelexpo in Brussels last month. HP, KURZ, Avery Dennison and Pulse presented solutions to deliver tactile and visually exciting brand design.
ASX-listed Secos Group will be expanding its Malaysian operations by manufacturing and marketing compostable resin for the country's film and bag market.
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is currently recruiting speakers for its 2018 National Conference in Queensland.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) met with government officials this week to discuss goals relating to sustainable packaging.
Food and beverage brands are starting to take advantage of the Halloween season with stand-out seasonal packaging.
A body spray from US producer CCL and two cans produced by Ball Corporation were recognised in this year's aerosol can awards.
Drones for delivery, ecommerce packaging solutions, IoT-driven automation, cobots, digital printing and smart track-and-trace were among the stand-out trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Shaun Westcott has joined robotic and automated packaging company HMPS as its new CEO.
A harvesting innovation introduced by strawberry producer Piñata Farms has reaped rewards despite a challenging season.
Pulp, paper and packaging company Oji Fibre Solutions has announced it will buy Victoria-based Cardboard Cartons.
