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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
Should approval be given for Klockner Pentaplast's acquisition of LINPAC, announced earlier this month, the merged entity will be a $2bn global flexible and rigid packaging one-stop-shop.
Australian company ICEE has announced it has successfully developed a biodegradable version of its patented flat moulded folding box using BASF's ecovio biofoam.
Amcor Flexibles has made its first string of printing investments in Europe to service healthcare companies with flexible printing.
Paris Hilton has starred in an April Fools' Day video to promote a new product she claims could save the world from plastic bottle waste.
Oji Fibre Solutions' new multiwalled bag plant delivers a world class food safety environment for dairy, flour and sugar bulk paper packaging.
The makers of an inflatable protective packaging system developed in the UK are looking for distributors and resellers internationally.
Food processing and packaging company tna has announced a new system that it claims will double production line speeds.
International aerosol industry delegates gathered in Sydney last week for the Aerosol 2017 industry forum, to consider future directions for this popular packaging and dispensing format.
Orora's plans to expand its North American point of purchase (POP) business have materialised with the launch of Orora Visual today.
Schreiner PrinTronics has come up with a "world-first" printed RFID sensor platform featuring a label with electrical functions.
On the occasion of the 2017 PIDA awards, held at Auspack last week, the Australian Institute of Packaging welcomed a new fellow to the ranks - Nina Cleeve Edwards.
The purchasing power of millennials is growing fast, and brand owners are adapting to this new breed of shopper.
A growing demand for convenience products is driving the use of flexible packaging, replacing glass jars and metal cans.
As Coopers navigates a consumer backlash, East 9th Brewing is busy spruiking one of the labels on its limited edition activist cider range 'The People Vs'.
Coopers, which has been battling controversy over its links with the Bible Society, has now expressed its support for marriage equality.
Packaging company Visy has partnered with Water.IO to bring smart packaging to Australia and New Zealand.
