Visy has officially opened its new Stapylton, Qld, can plant, a move it says is a statement of confidence in the future of Australian manufacturing.

The Australian Greens and AUSVEG have vowed to press on to amend Australia's Country of Origin labelling laws following a Senate committee's rejection of a draft bill.

Australian beer can collectors have voted Coopers Brewery's commemorative can for last year's Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercars event their 2012 can of the year.

NZ King Salmon has joined a growing number of salmon producers to carry a “BAP” certification mark on their packaging to recognise their environmental credentials.

Australia's Cooperative Research Centre for Polymers (CRC-P) has won a five year extension and extra funding for its research into plastics and bioplastics applications.

Australia's tna has strengthened its presence in the African market following the opening of an office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced its Richlands, Queensland plant, will upgrade to PET blow fill technology as part of its regional $450 million PET conversion project

The Integrated Packaging Group is to cease manufacturing at its Cheltenham, Victoria, plant as part of its rationalisation of assets acquired earlier this year from Amcor.

GS1's GoScan digital app, providing access to product data by scanning barcodes via digital devices, has launched to strong consumer uptake.

German company Festo has turned to nature in general and elephants in particular to devise new automation systems for industries such as food and packaging.

Fast food chain KFC has extended its away-from-home recycling campaign across its stores in Victoria, following on its successful introduction in NSW and South Australia.

Fonterra Brands New Zealand says its new three layer plastic bottles for its Anchor brand milk preserves the contents' taste for longer by blocking light spoilage.

Guala Closures' Australian-developed Viiva closures, designed to keep the "fizz" longer in sparkling wine after opening, has won two prestigious Alufoil trophies.

Cardia Bioplastics has won two significant US contracts, with appliance maker Breville and a deal to supply pet waste bags for Washington state's Custom Bioplastics.

Warehouse retailer Costco is planning to expand its Australian stores after strong acceptance of its bulk packaging policy.

AUSVEG has slammed the federal government following Cowra cannery, Windsor Farm, being placed in voluntary administration.