Australia

AUSTRALIA – Nestlé’s KitKat, one of the world’s most popular confectionery products, is introducing recyclable paper packaging as a pilot test for the brand. According…

AUSTRALIA – American-Australian global packaging company, Amcor has inked a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase certified-circular polyethylene material in support of its target to…

AUSTRALASIA – Confectionery giant Mars has announced plans to switch to new recyclable packaging for its chocolate bars in Australia and New Zealand. Mars, Snickers…

AUSTRALIA – The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a task force to address soft plastic recycling in Australia. The approval comes after…

US – US-based startup Protein Evolution (PEI) has established what it says is the world’s first enzymatic plastic recycling business, landing initial funding of US$20…

AUSTRALIA – British flexible packaging company KM Packaging has introduced a range of sustainable lidding films for the Australian market. The new portfolio is claimed…

AUSTRALIA – Tray sealing specialist Proseal has relocated to a new factory in Australia to build its comprehensive range of sales and support services for…

AUSTRALIA – South Australia’s police union is launching legal action to prohibit the sale of canned beers at the Adelaide Oval sports ground. The authorities…

AUSTRALIA – Multivac, a leading global provider of packaging solutions for food has leased a new building complex, the Yatala Building, to boost its sales…

AUSTRALIA – The University of Queensland (UQ) has received AUD$13 million (US$9 million) grant for research into “green” plastics. The grant will be used in…