A forensic covert tracer developed by tracing technology specialist YPB Group will be added to the Australian Made logo to protect against counterfeiters.

The Daily Drinks Company commissioned Labelmakers and Lion Packaging to create a simplified adhesive neck tag for its bottles.

The startup company behind a new bottle closure for wine, water and other beverages has won first prize in a wine innovation contest.

Plastic solutions provider Ampacet is building a manufacturing plant in Dandenong, Victoria, as part of its growth strategy in Australia and New Zealand.

A new type of interactive screen technology on packaging may replace labels altogether if its developers can get costs down.

Amcor has acquired South America's flexible packaging market leader Alusa for $567 million.

Rigid plastics packaging specialist Class Plastics Australia has announced a new partnership that will build on its strengths in South Australia.

Trish Hyde has been announced as CEO of the NPCIA on the cusp of a major review of the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC).

Graphic Packaging's acquisition of Colorpak shares is expected to be finalised on 29 April.

Packaging manufacturer Pact Group has formed a relationship with Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Tetra Pak achieved revenues of A$18 billion in 2015, a rise of 7.5 per cent on the previous year.

More airlines are examining their options for packaging their in-flight meals.

PCA CEO David Carter says the association's future hangs in the balance as key industry players withdraw their support.

At HP Indigo headquarters in Israel in March, PKN was among the media contingent invited to preview the new digital printing technology that will be on show at drupa.

Registrations have opened for AIP's national conference in June, where keynote speakers will cover trends and technology impacting the industry.

PKN Packaging News asked several Australian packaging companies about their hopes for ProPak Asia in June, following the announcement of the new Australian Pavilion.