Tag: packaging
EU cup producers unite under CUPSZ brand with Detmold investment
CUPSZ and De Jong Ecocups, prominent European producers of cups and cardboard takeaway packaging, have merged under the CUPSZ brand, bolstered by an investment from Detmold Ventures, an affiliate of the Detmold Group.
CBA enhances small business sustainability tool with Aussie-owned partnerships
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with BioPak and EnergyFlex to enhance its Sustainability Action Tool, aiming to support small businesses in achieving their sustainability goals.
Applications now open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced that entries for the highly anticipated 2024 APCO Annual Awards are officially open.
Coles introduces recyclable paper bag packaging for Mandarins
As the colder months approach and mandarins become a seasonal favourite, Coles has made a sustainable switch by replacing plastic net bags with 100 per cent recyclable paper packaging for its Unique Selection mandarins.
Visy hits new high with 63% recycled glass
Visy, Australia's largest integrated recycler and remanufacturer, has reached a significant milestone by achieving an average of 63 per cent recycled glass in its packaging across Australia and New Zealand for the current financial year.
House of Representatives launches inquiry into future of F&B manufacturing industry
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Resources has initiated an inquiry to explore avenues for innovation and expansion within Australia’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Queensland manufacturers take spotlight at APPEX 2024
Distinguished Queensland manufacturers are making their debut appearance at the Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo (APPEX) 2024, held from March 12th to 15th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Visy bolsters Australian manufacturing with launch of sustainable paper bags
Visy, a packaging and resource recovery company, has unveiled a line of retail paper bags proudly made in Australia in a move towards reducing single-use plastic.
Orora reports strong half-year financials amid Saverglass acquisition
Australian packaging manufacturer Orora Limited has released its first-half financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023, highlighting the completion of its acquisition of Saverglass, a leading global glass business, as a notable milestone during this period.
Ball & Doggett’s world-first packaging education hub unveiled
Ball & Doggett, Australia's largest distributor of printable materials and a member of Ai Group, has taken the lead in driving the conversation on packaging sustainability with the launch of an innovative online educational portal.
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Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress
The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025.
