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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
Coca-Cola Amatil took out Best of Show at the Australian Packaging Design Awards for developing the world's lightest and most eco-friendly hotfill bottle.
A desire to eliminate secondary packaging is a key driver of retail ready packaging in the region, Loscam's regional general manager says.
Organisers of next year's foodpro show will take the event to Melbourne for the first time as a show of confidence in the state's food industry.
The AIP has announced details, and is calling for papers, for its biennial National Conference next year in June in Sydney.
European researchers are investigating techniques to use tomato waste to produce a new generation of liners for metal cans.
Eight leading global consumer brand companies have joined forces with the World Wildlife Fund to promote sustainable development of bioplastic feedstocks.
Sustainability and the role of digital technology in pack design were dominant topics at the recent World Class Packaging conference in Melbourne.
Australia's tna has enhanced its online presence with a new website to support its growing international business.
Amcor's purchase of Detmold Flexibles could signal a new round of consolidation in the plastics sector, industry commentators believe.
Supermarket produce packaging won the awards for both best and the worst packs in this year's Unpackit Awards by NZ's Wanaka Wastebusters.
MMC Tradelink is following up the successful launch of its Water Bubbies infants beverage with a new bottle variant using a glow-in-the-dark label.
Tetra-Pak has re-affirmed its commitment to Foodbank, joining such companies as Amcor, Labelmakers and Campbell's in lending their support to the charity.
Researchers have claimed a breakthrough in fighting food waste, announcing a new plastic with strong anti-microbial properties.
Three of the country's largest grain food makers have signed up to a new voluntary code for labelling of whole grain products.
Coca-Cola Amatil has installed a new packaging and production line at its Richlands, Queensland plant as it gears up to re-launch its Fruit Box juice products.
Sydney's Sphere Healthcare is to significantly upgrade its packaging facilities following the injection of $11 million of new funding.
