2026 PIDA Award Finalists announced
05 June, 2026Unique designs have been recognised as finalists for the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) awards in 2026.
AIP joins AFGC as a member
01 June, 2026The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has announced that it has joined the Australian Food & Grocery Council (AFGC) as a member.
AIP elevates packaging discussions at foodpro 2026
27 May, 2026foodpro has a new partnership with the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) — giving the industry even more reasons to gather in Melbourne from 26–29 July 2026.
Recycle-ready dip cup packaging available from Amcor
19 May, 2026Amcor has developed a recycle-ready polypropylene (PP) pre-made dressing, condiment and sauce dip cup array to meet evolving sustainability regulations and demands.
Trends in beverage packaging
19 May, 2026The recent interpack event brought together international players in bottling, canning and packaging beverages — here's a summary of some of the latest trends on show.
NZ produce supply chain eliminates 200m cardboard boxes
13 May, 2026Viscount New Zealand has eliminated the equivalent of more than 200 million single-use cardboard boxes through its reusable plastic crate system.
Well-rounded solution for Carlsberg beer bottles
12 May, 2026Together with DS Smith and KHS, Carlsberg has launched a sustainable cardboard pack with rounded corners for its beer bottles.
CCEP program set to recover PET from across the Pacific
05 May, 2026Coca-Cola Europacific Partners program with Circular Plastics Australia is set to recover over 2000 tonnes of PET collected from Pacific Island nations each year.
Zipform to develop meat trays using PulPac's fibre-based technology
05 May, 2026PulPac has signed Australian-based Zipform Packaging as a new licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology designed for food packaging applications.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies paper coatings portfolio
04 May, 2026Henkel expands its barrier and heat seal coatings portfolio for primary and secondary paper packaging applications.
Migrating microplastics from packaging, new study released
29 April, 2026The study quantifies the scale of microplastic migration from plastic packaging into food and drink.
SAVE FOOD Expert Talks at interpack on 12 May
28 April, 2026The SAVE FOOD Expert Talks will allow participants to gain a better understanding about how packaging can reduce food losses along the supply chain.
Mondi ProVantage semi-chemical fluting grades
16 April, 2026Mondi's semi-chemical fluting solutions are designed to perform in challenging conditions, from long-distance transport to cold storage and high-humidity environments.
Food packaging testing supports Atlantic crossing victory
09 April, 2026When the Swiss rowing team, 44west, needed to ensure its onboard food and drink would withstand harsh conditions, they called on SGS to test the packaging.
Fibre-based solution for caps in development
02 April, 2026PulPac has been developing a fibre-based cap, which will be presented publicly for the first time at interpack 2026.
