Pharmaceutical maker GlaxoSmithKline is to shut down its tablet packaging line at its Melbourne plant to concentrate on its more high-tech packaging operations

The PacPrint13 show opens today, with 3D printing displays set to be a major drawcard for packaging designers and converters.

The Australian Made Campaign has rejected the latest attempt by the Australian Greens to overhaul Australia's Country of Origin labelling laws.

Australia's Plantic technologies has unveiled a new version of its Plantic eco Plastic combining PET to produce high barrier properties.

A packaging innovation designed to deliver much needed medicines to remote villages has been named the diamond winner in this year's DuPont Awards.

Australia's Country of Origin labelling laws would be simplified to three core claims under a new bill proposed by the Australian Greens.

While numbers were down at last week's AUSPACK PLUS in Sydney over the previous Melbourne show, organisers pointed to a strong growth over its previous NSW edition.

GS1 and the AFGC have called on food manufacturers to make food allergen information more accessible by consumers.

Members of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) decided last week in Sydney to collaborate on global harmonisation of food packaging safety regulations.

PacPrint13 organisers are pointing to the high number of label and packaging printing exhibiting at next week's show as a sign of the resilience of the sector.

The National Packaging Covenant Industry Association (NPCIA) has welcomed a report showing the impact of a container deposit scheme would vary between local councils.

The WorldStar Packaging Awards came to Sydney last night, with the best of the best of global pack designs of the past year honoured at an official ceremony held alongside AUSPACK PLUS.

Matthews Australasia has launched an avalanche of new products, including the new Linx TJ725 Thermal Inkjet Coder (TIJ), at AUSPACK PLUS.

The AIP National Technical Forum at AUSPACK PLUS took a decidedly international flavour as a cast of international speakers took the stage to present a global picture of the industry and its challenges.

PAC Solutions has made the trip to AUSPACK PLUS to introduce its new name and expertise in supplying hot and cold glue dispensing equipment.

JMP Engineering was the big winner, scoring three awards, at this year's APPMA Awards of Excellence at AUSPACK PLUS.