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The Australian and New Zealand businesses of Pro-Pac Packaging (PPG), excluding Perfection Packaging, have been sold to Consolidated Packaging Australia, a subsidiary of Knoxcorp, the privately owned Australian investment company headed by Jim Knox. Read more
Market leading intelligent identification specialist Matthews Australasia has relocated. PKN spoke to CEO Mark Dingley and chairman Lester Nichol about what the move means for the business.
McDonald’s Australia will phase out existing plastic straws from its 970 restaurants by 2020 and will start trialling paper straws in two stores from August.
Punnets of sliced white and brown mushrooms are being recalled nationwide due to potential plastic contamination from the packaging.
New Zealand's Keytone Dairy has raised $15 million in funds for its proposed listing on the ASX via an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
The University of Melbourne and the AIP are seeking companies willing to offer industry internships as part of the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation (MFPI) degree.
A spirits company has signed a deal to use NFC technology to help promote one of its tequila brands during soccer season.
The demand for personalised packaging is driving more companies to adapt their strategies in line with the growing trend.
The maker of V energy drinks has lost a six-year legal battle to trademark the shade of green used on its cans after a swatch mistake.
ASX-listed Pro-Pac Packaging Group (PPG) will raise $59.8 million to buy Victoria-based Perfection Packaging and NZ company Polypak.
A frank discussion of key issues in plastics and sustainability was hosted in Sydney yesterday, with the focus firmly on Australia's recycling responsibilities going forward.
PKN's upcoming LIVE event, New Frontiers in Packaging Print, will include a deep dive by Boxer & Co MD Gwen Blake into consumer trends informing design choices for printed packaging.
Australia has triumphed in a major trade dispute over its pioneering tobacco packaging law.
Tna has opened a new office and training centre in Mexico to give new services and extra support to local food manufacturers.
A provider of molecular-based security and authentication solutions is rolling out a new security print platform solution.
The online grocery sector will benefit from smart packaging technology in the next five years, with four key trends in e-commerce emerging.
For brand owners large and small looking for new ways to maximise shelf impact and engage the consumer via printed packaging, our LIVE forum in Sydney will bring you up to speed.
