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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
Labelexpo Europe will offer insight into active and intelligent packaging as part of its show offering.
Avery Dennison has helped a cosmetics company with DirectLink near field communication (NFC) technology.
There are rumours of plans for a $70 million agribusiness park in Adelaide involving contract wine packager Portavin.
The global protective packaging market was worth $22.25 billion in 2014 and is projected to reach $29.30 billion in 2020.
Jamestrong Packaging has opened a 6500 square-metre warehouse in Kyabram, Victoria.
David Carter has stepped into the role of interim CEO of the NPCIA following Stan Moore's departure last month.
A packaging designer has introduced a new packaging concept using printed electronics that allows the pack to play audio content.
Pact Group completed its acquisition of Jalco last week following a restructure which enabled Jalco to retain its health and wellness arm.
Pact Group's sales revenue grew by 9.3 per cent to $1249 million in the last financial year, with five acquisitions opening up new markets.
The aluminium can is a preferred drinks container for consumers, and packaging is vital, according to a new report by FoodMinds.
Digital print solutions company Scodix has launched a video which brings awareness of digital foiling in a fun, interactive way.
Packaged milk supplier Murray Goulburn's latest financial results reveal a 20.9 per cent growth of its international dairy foods revenue.
Questions about reusable packaging will be answered at Pack Expo in Las Vegas this month.
Owens-Illinois has completed its acquisition of the Mexico-based glass container business Vitro in a $2.15 billion transaction.
LyondellBasell has added the Moplen grade HP742U and HP743V to its range of polypropylene (PP) products.
A technical dinner addressing industrial labelling and adhesives will be held next month in Victoria.