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20 BRAND & PACK DESIGN
The current pandemic crisis has brought into sharp relief the importance of meaningful connection between brands and consumers. Packaging is an ideal platform for engagement thanks to the nearly unlimited potential of digital printing.
24 FOOD & BEVERAGE PACKAGING
The world of food and beverage packaging is seeing tremendous change presently. In a drive toward sustainability and efficiency, many beverage producers – even small craft breweries – are turning to cans. And, health bars present some interesting challenges in packaging. Also, several Australian food packaging players were recognised in the prestigious WPO WorldStar Awards, with Plantic taking top prize.
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Covid impacts results of major packaging players
Towards a refillable future for packaging
Box sector stands solid in tough times
Craft beer embraces the cost-effective can
Mixed outlook for Australian co-packing sector
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The internet of things, Industry 4.0, automation, and artificial intelligence – not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic – these are all things that are changing the way we work. The pandemic is causing industry to shift production from abroad to Australian shores to shorten and secure supply chains. And, technology is helping Australian industry to work more efficiently.
38 CONTRACTPACKAGING
The contract packaging, or co-packing, sector is in a period of flux here in Australia. It is consolidating and becoming less fragmented. The newly consolidated co-packers have built the scale to allow them to act as true partners to the FMCG firms and other companies that they serve.
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6 Orora posts lacklustre
results in tough times
6 Pact Group delivers strong
results despite pandemic 7 Amcor sees solid
FY2020 results
7 “Challenging” conditions
bite CCA revenue in 1H20 8 Govt introduces waste
and recycling legislation 8 Pro-Pac Packaging posts
steady FY20 results
8 Investindustrial acquires
majority stake in Della Toffola
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PKN publisher Lindy Hughson writes on a shift away from single-use plastic, being
led by social enterprise Thankyou and the
Cotton On Foundation.
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