PKN Packaging News: The Podcast

In this special Year in Review episode, PKN Packaging News editor and publisher Lindy Hughson looks back at the big packaging stories of 2025.From the mega merger between Amcor and Berry, and Abbe Group’s acquisition of Oji Fibre Solution’s Australian operations, to the voluntary administration of Pro–Pac and the collapse of compostable disruptor Great Wrap, we unpack the market moves that reshaped the sector.Lindy also highlights major investments in local capability, including Suntory’s four hundred million dollar Swanbank beverage hub, new high–speed canning lines, Ego Pharmaceuticals’ long–term expansion and Jamestrong’s onshore aluminium casting line.On the policy front, we explore APCO’s decision to pause its proposed EPR fee model, the united industry call for mandatory national producer responsibility, and stalled global plastics treaty talks.Finally, we spotlight progress in circularity – from the launch of Soft Plastic Stewardship Australia and upgraded recycling infrastructure, to breakthrough technologies in glass, paper, metal and rigid plastics.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com All referred stories can be found on the PKN Packaging News website:www.packagingnews.com.au------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.Host: Lindy HughsonFacilitator: Grant McHerronProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Senior Journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in October.We begin our review of this month's news stories with Abbe Group’s acquisition of Oji Fibre Solutions’ Australian operations, Jamestrong Packaging returning its aerosol packaging production onshore with the opening of its $8 million aluminium casting line, and, unfortunately, both Great Wrap and Pro-Pac Packaging Group entering into voluntary administration. We also assess developments in sustainability with increasing use of LDPE bags made with 30% recycled plastics by Amcor and Woolworths; trialling the replacement rPET punnets with recyclable cardboard packs for Perino tomatoes by Costa Group, Coles and Opal; and the launch of the Bonson Packaging Replay system in NZ which utilises reusable deli containers. Our discussion also gives us an insight into Lindy’s visit to Avery Dennison’s ADX Experience Lab in Melbourne, which shows promising opportunities for RFID/NFC/QR, Orora’s Helio direct to can printing line which was recently used for Coopers Dry 3.5 Supercars cans; the launch of Phantm AI aimed to help identify waste and reduce costs; and the development of compostable plastic film by Monash University Scientists. We also assess the increase in regional investments with C4C Packaging building WA’s first aseptic beverage co-manufacturing and packaging facility for single-serve packaging of alcoholic beverage and wine.We wrap up by celebrating a number of awards for design and branding, and exploring the increased collaboration and circular leadership seen in the industry, and the progress that it’s makingLinks:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com Abbe Group acquires Oji Fibre Solutions’ Australian operationswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/abbe-group-acquires-oji-fibre-solutions-australian-operationsJamestrong brings aluminium slug production homewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/jamestrong-brings-aluminium-slug-production-homeGreat Wrap enters administration with AU$39m debtwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/great-wrap-enters-administration-with-au-39m-debtPro-Pac Packaging enters VA, buyer soughtwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pro-pac-packaging-enters-va-buyer-soughtAmcor and Woolies bag circular gainswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/amcor-and-woolies-bag-circular-gainsCosta, Coles, Opal trial cardboard tomato packswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/costa-coles-opal-trial-cardboard-tomato-packsBonson’s reusable containers hit New World deliswww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/bonson-s-reusable-containers-hit-new-world-delisFrance proves reuse at scale, can Australia follow?www.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/france-proves-reuse-at-scale-can-australia-followAvery Dennison unveils new RFID experience hubwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/avery-dennison-unveils-new-rfid-experience-hubOrora brings Helio to the brandswww.packagingnews.com.au/beverage/orora-brings-helio-to-the-brandsCoopers races ahead with Orora Heliowww.packagingnews.com.au/beverage/coopers-races-ahead-with-orora-helioPhantm launches AI tool to unlock packaging datawww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/phantm-launches-ai-tool-to-unlock-packaging-dataMonash turns food waste into compostable plasticwww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/monash-turns-food-waste-into-compostable-plasticC4C establishes Oceania's first single-serve aseptic facility for winewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/c4c-establishes-oceania-s-first-single-serve-aseptic-facility-for-wineQld's first solar RVM for container...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor & Publisher of PKN Packaging News, speaks with Mark Dingley, CEO of Matthews, about the evolution of the Matthews and Reynolds partnership.We begin our discussion by getting a history of the partnership, what prompted the new brand identity, and how it will enhance its capabilities in Australia and New Zealand. We get an insight into the new iteration of the IDSnet v5 package code and assurance platform, which will provide improved accuracy and compliance whilst addressing the growing demand for digital traceability and assurance in packaging. Mark shares how this collaboration will prepare retailers for 2D barcode implementation, the increased necessity for collaboration throughout the value chain, and how Matthews' knowledge base and academy is further preparing them for this evolution in packaging. We also discuss the trends seen in the market sectors in New Zealand and how manufacturers are responding to the rebrand.We wrap up by looking ahead to Matthews’ broader growth strategy that will drive innovation and trans-Tasman collaboration to provide customers long term stability and support.Links:Matthews brings NZ partner into the foldwww.packagingnews.com.au/coding-and-labelling/matthews-brings-nz-partner-into-the-fold2D Barcodes: Where to next?www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/2d-barcodes-where-to-next------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Grant McHerron to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in August.We begin our conversation by reviewing the push for a mandatory national coordinated producer responsibility scheme, we assess the increased momentum of soft plastics recycling in Australia, and explore the key takeouts from the Recycling Roundtable hosted by Visy and the Sydney Morning Herald. We also discuss investments with Orora’s launch of Helio which provides a new level of efficiency and sustainability for direct-to-can digital printing through Velox technology, and SIG which has launched a new recycle ready bag-in-box for wines made from Terra RecShield film. We wrap up by reviewing the FY25 results with solid gains for Orora, a shift in strategy for Amcor, and a difficult year for Close the Loop.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com&nbsp;Industry groups urge federal action on packagingwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/industry-groups-urge-federal-action-on-packagingTreaty talks stall, but Australia presses on with plastics actionwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/treaty-talks-stall-but-australia-presses-on-with-plastics-actionRecycling Roundtable: Local remanufacturing in focuswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/recycling-roundtable-local-remanufacturing-in-focusACCC backs national scheme to reboot Australia’s soft plastics recyclingwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/accc-backs-national-scheme-to-reboot-australia-s-soft-plastics-recyclingiQRenew SPEC facility opens doors to stakeholderswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/iqrenew-spec-facility-opens-doors-to-stakeholdersEPA Victoria gives green light to APR Chemcyclewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/epa-victoria-gives-green-light-to-apr-chemcycleOrora dials up innovation with direct-to-can decorationwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/orora-dials-up-innovation-with-direct-to-can-decorationSIG launches recycle-ready bag-in-box for winewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/sig-launches-recycle-ready-bag-in-box-for-wineOrora’s packaging pivot delivers strong FY25 growth<a href="http://www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/orora-s-packaging-pivot-delivers-strong-fy25-growth" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Darren Thorpe, Managing Director of APR Plastics, about the company’s major investment in advanced recycling for soft plastics.The conversation begins with an overview of APR Plastics and its role within the APR group, before moving into the drivers behind the decision to invest in pyrolysis technology – a process that converts hard-to-recycle and multi-layer soft plastics into oil, creating a new feedstock for circular packaging solutions. Darren explains how this initiative supports Australia’s national packaging targets, the importance of the collaborative partnerships that complete the value chain, and the opportunities for scaling this technology further.We also explore the challenges recyclers face in the current global climate, the benefits for local manufacturing and job creation, and what advanced recycling could mean for the future of Australia’s soft plastics recycling capability. Darren wraps up with a call to action for brand owners, policymakers, and consumers to support circular solutions by ensuring a steady supply of recyclable soft plastics feedstock.&nbsp;Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.comNew partnership to “revolutionise” hard-to-recycle plasticswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/new-partnership-to-revolutionise-hard-to-recycle-plasticsSoft plastics: Building a circular pathwww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/soft-plastics-building-a-circular-pathComing full circle: Recyclers speak outwww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/coming-full-circle-recyclers-speak-outAPR recognised for pushing boundaries in recyclingwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/apr-recognised-for-pushing-boundaries-in-recycling$3.4 million in funding to new recycling projectswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/3-4-million-in-funding-to-new-recycling-projects------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Senior Journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in July.We begin our discussion by reviewing the increased investment into local packaging and manufacturing with the opening of Suntory Oceania’s filling and packaging facility in Queensland, Ego Pharmaceutical’s expansion of its Victorian operations, and Onpack’s continued investments and success in can printing. We move onto company news by assessing the factors behind Pact Group’s delisting from the ASX, how the Spicers and Papkot partnership will improve the sustainability of their packaging, and how Close the Loop’s appointment of Kesh Nair as CEO is aiming to simplify their structure and focus on growth. The discussion also explores regulatory updates, with the logistics behind APCO direction to remove Return to Store labels for REDcycle from packaging and the factors surrounding SA’s delay on the ban of non-compostable plastic stickers.We wrap up by getting some in field experiences from CeMAT and ReGen which saw themes of circularity, compliance, digitalisation, and the need for real, scalable solutions.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.comSuntory Oceania opens smart, sustainable beverage hubwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/suntory-oceania-opens-smart-sustainable-beverage-hubEgo powers up local production with $156m boostwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/ego-powers-up-local-production-with-156m-boostOnpack delivers fast-turn custom cans for Ripplwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/onpack-delivers-fast-turn-custom-cans-for-ripplPact to delist from ASX next weekwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pact-to-delist-from-asx-next-weekSpicers partners with Papkot on eco-packaging solutionswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/spicers-partners-with-papkot-on-eco-packaging-solutionsClose the Loop leadership change amid refocuswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/close-the-loop-leadership-change-amid-refocusREDcycle &amp; Return to Store labels must be removedwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/redcycle-and-return-to-store-labels-must-be-removedSA delays plastic sticker ban on producewww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/sa-delays-plastic-sticker-ban-on-produceCeMat<a href="https://www.packagingnews.com.au/search?filter=all&amp;orderby=date&amp;q=CeMAT" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Dr Elissa Foster, Head of Sustainability at Who Gives a Crap, about the challenges of sustainable packaging in multiple countries.We begin our discussion by getting an overview of Elissa’s career, how Who Gives a Crap is reducing green house gas emissions, keeping forests intact, reducing water usage, and making sure their packaging is universally recyclable - whilst balancing design, marketing, and concessions that need to be made. We review how Who Gives a Crap educates their consumers about recycling, utilises APCO’s resources tools and portals, and how the feasibility of circular systems can be improved in Australia. The discussion also explores the rise in composting, the barriers faced incorporating sustainability into packaging initiatives, how government regulations can drive innovation, and how accessible transparency can help build trust with consumers.We wrap up by looking ahead at what the next 5 years will look like for sustainable packaging in Australia, and get some advice for brand owners and packaging designers who are looking to improve the sustainability of their products.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.comWho Gives a Crapau.whogivesacrap.org------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Deputy Editor Jan Arreza and Senior Journalist Navan Kaur, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in June.We kick off our discussion by celebrating our placement in the top 5 out of 20 packaging podcasts globally and catch up on some role changes on the PKN team. Looking at local events, we delve into the key moments and wins from the Women in Packaging Awards which enjoyed great support, representation, and turnout, as well as highlights from PacPrint and the National Print Awards. The conversation turns to Lindy’s European tour highlights, covering Worldstar Awards in Milan, Italian trade show IPACK-IMA – where paperisation and automation were the notable trends – and the K-2025 Preview in Dusseldorf, which pointed to the transformation of the plastics industry and the driving theme of sustainability. We get a detailed insight into Paques Biomaterials’ Caleyda product, a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymer derived from organic waste; and we examine the factors behind the pause on APCO’s Extended Producer Responsibility fees. We also discuss a partnership In Australia involving APR Plastics and other partners, which aims to transform the recycling of hard-to-recycle soft plastics. The discussion also explores updates from Pact Group, with its delisting is underway, and its recent success with the passing of rigorous US FDA testing for its rHDPE resins to be used in recycled milk and juice bottles.We wrap up by reviewing updates from East Coast Canning + Printing, which has increased the durability, design, and sustainability of its direct to can printing for craft brewers, with planned expansion into other beverage categories, as end on the positive news of Planet Ark’s exit from voluntary administration and its path forward.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.comPKN Women in Packaging Awards 2025: Winners announcedwww.packagingnews.com.au/women-in-packaging1/pkn-women-in-packaging-awards-2025-winners-announcedBrenda Denbesten talks 'Packaging your Power'www.packagingnews.com.au/women-in-packaging1/brenda-denbesten-talks-packaging-your-powerHall of Fame inductee, Nadia Taylor, on life and leadershipwww.packagingnews.com.au/women-in-packaging1/hall-of-fame-inductee-nadia-taylor-on-life-and-leadershipVIDEO: Women in Packaging Awards 2025 highlightswww.packagingnews.com.au/women-in-packaging1/video-women-in-packaging-awards-2025-highlightsStrong global turnout for IPACK-IMA 2025www.packagingnews.com.au/ipack-ima/strong-global-turnout-for-ipack-ima-2025Innovation inspiration from Italy's best packagingwww.packagingnews.com.au/design/innovation-inspiration-from-italy-s-best-packagingANZ packaging steps up at WorldStar Awardswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/anz-packaging-steps-up-at-worldstar-awardsK 2025 Preview: Plastics industry at a turning pointwww.packagingnews.com.au/k/k-2025-preview-plastics-industry-at-a-turning-pointPaques Biomaterials unveils PHA breakthroughwww.packagingnews.com.au/k/paques-biomaterials-unveils-pha-breakthroughK 2025 showcases plastics industry transformation in 7 dayswww.packagingnews.com.au/k/k-2025-showcases-plastics-industry-transformation-in-7-days K 2025 to trial scalable reusable cup system at showwww.packagingnews.com.au/k/k-2025-to-trial-scalable-reusable-cup-system-at-showAPCO shifts timeline on EPR: Here’s whywww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/apco-shifts-timeline-on-epr-here-s-whyNew partnership to “revolutionise” hard-to-recycle...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Wayne Robinson, Associate Editor of PKN and Editor of Print21, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in March.This month we review a number of interesting material developments, including the ‘paperisation’ trend in packaging, taking a closer look at Australia’s first recyclable and scalable paper bottle developed by Zipform Packaging, along with an update on innovative fibre-based packaging that has come to market from brands like Carmans and Cadbury. The discussion expands to metal packaging, with Visy setting a new benchmark for recycled content in beverage cans, and NCI Packaging introducing digital metal decoration technologies. And on the soft plastics front, we review innovation in flexible packaging to improve recyclability with monomer materials, Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia’s proposal to manage a national soft plastics recycling scheme for post consumer soft plastics, and recycling advances for industrial flexible packaging, with Fonterra participating in a new big bag recycling system developed by Circular Communities Australia.We wrap up with further developments in reuse systems and a reminder that entries for the PKN Women in Packaging Awards for ANZ industry are open until 11th of April.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.comZipform pioneers scalable, recyclable paper bottlewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/zipform-pioneers-scalable-recyclable-paper-bottleHive Awards: Best Packaging – who made the cut?www.packagingnews.com.au/food/hive-awards-best-packaging-who-made-the-cutPaper 'bottoms up' on Cadbury Drinking Chocolatewww.packagingnews.com.au/beverage/paper-bottoms-up-on-cadbury-drinking-chocolateVisy unveils Aus-first 83% recycled content canwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/visy-unveils-aus-first-83-recycled-content-canNCI splashes out on digital metal decorationwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/nci-splashes-out-on-digital-metal-decorationAmcor honoured with two flexible packaging awardswww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/amcor-honoured-with-two-flexible-packaging-awardsSPSA seeks green light to activate national soft plastics schemewww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/spsa-seeks-green-light-to-activate-national-soft-plastics-scheme Fonterra joins Australian big bag recovery program<a href="http://www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/fonterra-joins-australian-big-bag-recovery-program" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, talks with Nathan Wardell, Managing Director and Owner of Packserv, about the machinery involved in packaging.We start with a history of Packserv as a long-standing family business, with its current focus being a one-stop-shop for providing machinery for the local packaging of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). We learn how Packserv supports manufacturers with implementing technology solutions, review the trends in the FMCG sector, which is relying more on equipment rental options in order to respond to changes in the market, and how Packserv invests in new technology, such as integrating IoT and Industry 4.0 and 5.0, the Internet of Things, to adapt its service to keep up with the needs of businesses.We also discuss the effectiveness of government incentives on supporting businesses, the value of local production, and the viability of exporting products internationally. We wrap up by exploring the challenges facing manufacturers and reviewing the options to address these issues, and a call out for increasing the collaboration between industry, academia and government.Links:packservwww.packserv.com.au------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonEditor: Chris VisscherProducer: Steve VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Wayne Robinson, Associate Editor of PKN and Editor of Print21, to provide insight, analysis and commentary on the top news stories shaping change in Australia’s dynamic packaging industry in February.We begin our discussion with an overview of the temporary lock out conducted by the Opal Maryvale Mill during negotiations with the CFMEU, then assess Orora’s increased investment in reducing emissions and growing beverage packaging following its commissioning an oxygen-fuelled glass furnace for wine bottles at its Gawler site. We comment on the cancellation of the proposed $143m sale of Close the Loop Group to Adamantem Capital, and the major merger between Amcor and Berry, which is forecast to go ahead making Amcor a major global player in rigid packaging. We review the challenges faced by ProPac due to market conditions, and the continued growth for IVE which is on course to expand its folding carton capabilities. Our discussion also explores sustainable packaging updates, like Viva Energy’s collaboration with Cleanaway and Intersnack to transform used cooking oil into a biopolymer to be used in food grade packaging, Tip Top’s introduction of 30% recycled content bread bags, Visy’s launch of a recyclable cardboard box for prawns, Five:am’s launch of the first 90% paper-based yoghurt carton, and the positive results in the NSW Return and Earn scheme which is conversely not working as effectively in QLD’s Container Deposit Scheme. We wrap up by reviewing Circular Communities Australia’s opening of Australia’s first purpose-built industrial bag recycling plant in QLD, and Closed Loop Environmental Solutions program Simply Cups which has seen the collection and diversion of 50m paper cups from landfill in Australia and New Zealand.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com&nbsp;Opal's Maryvale Mill lockout ends as dispute resolvedwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/opal-s-maryvale-mill-lockout-ends-as-dispute-resolvedOrora's oxyfuel glass furnace fires upwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/orora-s-oxyfuel-glass-furnace-fires-upOrora transforms in challenging marketwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/orora-transforms-in-challenging-marketClose the Loop P/E takeover deal toppleswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/close-the-loop-p/e-takeover-deal-topplesAmcor and Berry head towards mergerwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/amcor-and-berry-head-towards-mergerSales rise at ProPac in tough marketwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/sales-rise-at-propac-in-tough-marketIVE packaging grows as profits rise<a href="http://www.packagingnews.com.au/latest/ive-packaging-grows-as-profits-rise" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News talks to Cory Connors, the host of the Sustainable Packaging podcast in the USA, about his insights on developments in sustainable packaging.We start our discussion with a background of how Cory launched his podcasting and social media content channels during lockdown to engage and communicate with people to share the latest stories related to implementing sustainable packaging. We get an insight into the role that social media plays in accessing news, learning, and communicating, as well as some of the key discussions that have been hosted on his podcast. Discussing innovation and trends, we look at the return of traditional systems, like milk bottle delivery and collection, and the rise of new technologies balancing sustainability demands with functional integrity. Cory shares his perspective on current developments in recycling technologies, the variable rates of success on reuse systems, and assessing the similarities between the US and Australia with how packaging regulations are implemented. We wrap up our discussion with an evaluation of the gaps in US recycling, how we can tackle deceptive green washing tactics, and a prediction for the future of sustainable packaging.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com&nbsp;Sustainable Packaging Podcastwww.youtube.com/@SustainablePackagingPodcastLinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors------------------------------The PKN Podcast is produced by Southern Skies Media on behalf of PKN Packaging News, owned and published by Yaffa Media.The views of the people featured on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of PKN Packaging News, Yaffa Media, or the guest’s employer. The contents are copyright by Yaffa Media.If you wish to use any of this podcast’s audio, please contact PKN Packaging News via their website www.packagingnews.com.au or send an email to editor@packagingnews.com.au.MC: Grant McHerronHost: Lindy HughsonProducer: Steve VisscherEditor: Chris VisscherPKN Packaging News - © 2025

In this episode, Lindy Hughson, Managing Editor &amp; Publisher of PKN Packaging News, is joined by Wayne Robinson, Associate Editor of PKN and Editor of Print21, to discuss Lindy's recent globetrotting to attend a number of events at home and abroad, bringing you updates from the dynamic global packaging industry.We begin by celebrating our 100th episode of PKN and we review the trends from the APCO awards which were hosted by Lindy and Wayne. The discussion also explores Lindy’s packaging expeditions with highlights from Tokyo Pack with the major theme being sustainability, PackExpo International in Chicago, which had a lot of machinery and material innovations on show, and key ideas emerging from the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam which also hosted the Sustainable Packaging Awards and, separately, the Smart Packaging Congress.We wrap up with Lindy’s real-world comparison between international packaging trends and the products we see on our shelves in Australia.Links:Sponsor - Trimattwww.trimatt.com - 03 8761 6171 - info@trimatt.com&nbsp;APCO Awards:APCO awards celebrate circular packaging leadershipwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/apco-awards-celebrate-circular-packaging-leadershipDetmold wins APCO Packaging Manufacturer awardwww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/detmold-wins-apco-packaging-manufacturer-awardPackamama wins recycled content awardwww.packagingnews.com.au/sustainability/packamama-wins-recycled-content-awardTokyo Pack:Tokyo Pack opens doors on packaging innovationwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/tokyo-pack-opens-doors-on-packaging-innovation&nbsp;Paper-based battery bag wins Diamond awardwww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/paper-based-battery-bag-wins-diamond-awardPack Expo:Strong Pack Expo line-up to draw global crowdswww.packagingnews.com.au/pack-expo/strong-pack-expo-line-up-to-draw-global-crowdsPKN's Pack Expo International highlights and insightswww.packagingnews.com.au/latest/pkn-s-pack-expo-international-highlights-and-insightsPack Expo votes for top tech innovationwww.packagingnews.com.au/pack-expo/pack-expo-votes-for-top-tech-innovationAPPMA represents Australia at Pack Expo 2024www.packagingnews.com.au/machinery/appma-news/appma-represents-australia-at-pack-expo-2024Sustainable Packaging Summit:Reuse: 'The time is...