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APCO has released the fifth iteration of its annual Consumption & Recovery Data Report for packaging in the Australian market, covering the 2021-22 period. Read more
Peacock Group is to acquire insignia, the 55-year-old family-owned company specialising in labelling, coding and data capture solutions, with the deal set to go through on 31 May.
Under pressure from shareholders to cut costs, Unilever has released a revised sustainability strategy that CEO Hein Schumacher describes as “unashamedly realistic”, while critics call it shameful.
Warwick Armstrong is the new managing director IPE Pack Oceania, joining the company with a wealth of experience in the Australian packaging industry, and deep knowledge of equipment and materials.
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ABAC scheme says updated codes improved guidance
17 Apr 2024ABAC's updated set of code standards has improved guidance for industry on responsible digital marketing for alcoholic beverages following a spate of packaging and advertising breaches in 2023.
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Pringles makes size count to lower impact
29 Apr 2024Snack brand Pringles has reduced the can height of its 53g varieties, which will take 37,000kgs of packaging out of the system every year in the ANZ market, while still delivering the same amount of chips.
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Retailers and brands unite for sustainable solutions
23 Apr 2024Leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailers and brands join forces to drive greater support and participation in sustainable solutions across the industry supply chain.
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How brands can convert to sustainable packaging
17 Apr 2024Implementing sustainable packaging in a small-scale brand may pose challenges, but with careful planning, it's achievable says Anthony Partington, co-founder and creative director at Brandwell.
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New mono film developed for freezer packaging
19 Apr 2024Bonduelle, a provider of plant-based food products, partnered with ExxonMobil and Constantia Drukpol to develop a recyclable, non-laminated PE film to meet the rigorous demands of freezer packaging.
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SMC boosts flow rates with JSB angle valves
2 Apr 2024To maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market, local industries are investing in new-generation solutions designed to improve performance, enhance productivity and bolster performance.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 19 April
19 Apr 2024In the news: Qenos, Cleanaway, Viva Energy, ACCC, Clorox Australia, Speakeasy, Zespri, Women in Packaging Awards, PIDA Awards, Australian Institute of Packaging.
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PKN Podcast Ep 89: with Julia Kay of Great Wrap
24 Apr 2024In this episode, Lindy Hughson talks to Julia Kay, co-creator and co-CEO of Great Wrap, about the company’s entrepreneurial journey to developing a compostable pallet wrap.
Coles Group reported a 5.1 per cent increase in sales revenue to $9.1 billion in 3Q24, with comparable sales growth of 4.2 per cent. The Group’s third-quarter sales up 3.4 per cent to just over $10 billion.
From a chance tasting in Los Angeles to seeing a gap in the Australian market, Emlyn Gavin and Oliver Budniak set about creating Australia’s first alcoholic kombucha, Bower Hard Kombucha. Pippa Haupt spoke to Emlyn Gavin.
General Mills and Coles have collaborated to support Foodbank Australia. In the month of May, for every packet of Latina Fresh Ricotta and Spinach Agnolotti sold in Coles, General Mills will donate a packet to Foodbank. The campaign builds on its existing monthly supply agreement with the food relief agency.
