The Australasian Bioplastics Association held its quarterly general meeting at AUSPACK PLUS, approving measures including a new logo for home compostable products.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) kicked off a three day board meeting in Sydney today, its first in the year, at AUSPACK PLUS 2013.

NSW's minister for fair trading, Anthony Roberts, praised the APPMA and the local packaging industry as he officially opened AUSPACK PLUS this morning.

Organisers of AUSPACK PLUS were in an upbeat mood as AUSPACK PLUS opened this morning, with predictions it will be the biggest edition of the show ever.

AUSPACK PLUS exhibitors introduced their new technology offerings to the public as the country's biggest packaging show opened its doors to visitors this morning.

Jet Technologies is looking to grow its business in the films market with the appointment of a new films product manager, Crissy Maddocks.

UK industrial power optimisation equipment specialist Powerstar has set up shop in Australia to pursue opportunities in the packaging, retail and logistics segements.

New Zealand's Hally Labels has acquired a majority share of Australia's AC Labels, a move which both companies hope will help grow their businesses in the region.

Gold and Diamond winners of this year's DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation are to be given a free PIQET analysis of their pack designs.

AUSPACK PLUS organisers have announced the NSW minister for fair trading, Anthony Roberts, will do the honours to officially declare the show open next week.

Mocon of the US and Australia's Inspection Systems have partnered to set up a lab to provide testing services for local food and pharmaceutical companies.

The latest CHEP-AFGC retail index offers little good news for retailers, based on forward tracking of pallets in the sector.

J.L Lennard is to distribute quality packaging printing inks from the Netherland's Van Son in Australia.

Frozen foods specialist McCain has unveiled its first major branding makeover in more than 50 years.

Almost a month before it opens, PacPrint13 has recorded its first equipment sale, with Sydney label company Dragon buying plate making technology from Jet Technologies.

Australia's Outerspace Design is looking to build up its trans-Tasman client base with the opening of an office in Auckland, New Zealand.