5+ hour, 7+ min ago   (309+ words) Entries will be accepted across five categories: Alternative Materials, Connected Packaging, Increased Functionality, Refill & Reuse, and Waste Reduction. Innovations spanning more than one area may be entered in multiple categories. The awards are free to enter and open to privately…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago   (727+ words) Speaking to PKN managing editor Lindy Hughson ahead of the Sustainable Packaging Summit, Sykes said circularity was shifting from a voluntary ambition to a prerequisite for the packaging industry. In Europe, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is driving…...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago   (475+ words) Close the Loop reported revenue from continuing operations of $125.6 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, up 6 per cent on the previous corresponding period. Gross profit rose 25 per cent to $46.2 million, while the gross margin increased from 31.1 per cent to 36.8 per…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (420+ words) A Victorian apple grower is currently using the system, with another preparing to begin a trial. Visy says the Enviropunnets are already available in some supermarkets and will appear in more stores as customers adopt the format. The proprietary Enviropunnet…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (147+ words) Brought to you by Trimatt Systems The Middle East conflict is at the centre of how consumers across the Asia Pacific region are rethinking what value means, according to Mintel’s latest regional report. For manufacturers, APAC Food and Drink Landscape…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (310+ words) Customers can scan a QR code and borrow a cup through their phone’s browser, then return it at any participating location or smart bin. The web app is designed to provide a simpler entry point for new and occasional users,…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (308+ words) Melbourne-based brand and packaging agency Brand Society has designed the packaging and visual identity for the Cadbury Dairy Milk and MCoBeauty collaboration. The collaboration includes the MCoBeauty Cadbury Chocolate Eyeshadow Palette, Cadbury Dairy Milk MCoBeauty Chocolate Gift Box, MCoBeauty Limited…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (338+ words) In an update to customers, the Melbourne-based closure manufacturer said exceptionally low water levels on Germany’s Rhine were reducing barge capacity and shifting more freight to road and rail, while disruption at major Chinese ports was affecting schedule reliability. Some…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (267+ words) The paper plant has been fully operational since late June and will bring the group’s existing Indian operations together at one site. Detmold Group CEO Sascha Detmold Cox said, “Our new Indian factory will continue to support existing customers whilst…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (339+ words) The integration expands AI-driven quality management and reflects Rockwell’s continued investment in AI and elastic MES solutions. The company continues to advance AI/ML across its offerings, including cloud-based MES platforms, edge AI, and digital twins. According to Rockwell’s ‘Scaling…...