• Finalists applauded: Women in Packaging Awards 2025
    Finalists applauded: Women in Packaging Awards 2025
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The 2025 PKN Women in Packaging Awards celebrated nine remarkable women whose leadership, innovation and impact are shaping a more inclusive and progressive future for the packaging industry. Held in Sydney, the lunchtime event brought together peers, mentors and industry leaders to recognise excellence across the full packaging value chain – from design and sustainability to technology, STEM, and manufacturing.

To capture the energy and emotion of the day, we’ve created a visual highlights reel featuring images from the ceremony – from moments of surprise and celebration to the connections forged among this inspiring community. Watch the video below to relive the atmosphere, acknowledge the achievements, and share in a movement that continues to grow in purpose and power.

Food & Drink Business

Mars Australia & New Zealand has appointed Karim Lokhandwala as its new chief customer officer of Petcare, commencing 1 June. The news comes as applications open for the company’s Next Generation Pet Food Program with Big Idea Ventures – now in its third year.

Simson's Pantry received the Best NPD Award for its High Protein Souvlaki, which delivers 10g of protein per serve while still maintaining the texture, flexibility and versatility consumers expect. By combining functional nutrition with everyday usability, the company has successfully introduced a new point of differentiation within the Australian flatbread category.

Freshwater Bev Tech has received this year's Gamechanger Award for its patent-pending unpasteurised production process, developed specifically to preserve bio-active compounds in the company's functional beverage brand, SUMMi Soda.