A German printing press company has agreed to distribute CI flexo web presses for flexible packaging in Australia and New Zealand.

Paper and board-based packaging company Detmold Group will acquire privately owned Australian carton packager Custom Cartons.

The positive vibe at drupa 2016 tells of an innovation-led turnaround for the global print industry, driven in large part by a market awakening to digital.

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Food safety and security, anti-counterfeiting, smart packs and consumer engagement are four of the key trends to be discussed at the AIPIA Congress.

Amcor has announced further plans to streamline its flexibles business which "will likely result in the restructuring or closure of several plants in developed markets”.

The printing industry beacon that is drupa will shine again in four years, with organisers deciding against a proposed switch to a 3-year cycle.

FoodTech Qld will open in Brisbane with a line-up of exhibitors and industry speakers this month.

Queensland's largest carrot producer has entered the pre-cut market in a bid to discover new Asian markets.

An agreement has been struck between the Packaging Council of Australia and the Printing Industries Association of Australia.

Based on comments overheard in the breaks, the conference-room vibe during sessions, and the questions raised, here’s PKN’s snapshot of the topics and issues that caused most discussion and engagement at the 2016 AIP National Conference.

A growing demand for packaging that caters for the disabled and ageing has led the AIP to run a half-day training course in Melbourne.

Another lucky packaging enthusiast has the opportunity to upgrade their professional qualification by winning the annual APPMA scholarship, announced last week.

The AIP has been growing from strength to strength in the 53 years since its inception. This is in no small part due to the efforts of individual members who continue to make a significant contribution to the packaging industry.

The AIP’s highest award of recognition is the grade of Fellow. This year it was bestowed on two top achievers working in packaging management roles for leading brand owners Frucor Beverages and Simplot.

Master storyteller, Mark Schenk of Anecdote, demonstrated the power of stories to improve communication in business, build connections and get an organisation aligned behind its strategy.