Queensland-based sustainable packaging innovator, TomKat Koolpak, is set to expand its footprint across Southeast Asia through a strategic partnership with Segi Fresh, a leading Malaysian fresh food retailer and distributor.

Sidel has introduced StarLITE-R STILL, a new bottle base designed for high-speed production of 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) bottles for water, juices, milk, and edible oils in sizes ranging from 0.25L to 2.5L.

Tip Top Bakeries has introduced 30 per cent recycled content into its low density polyethylene (LDPE) bread bags, using the ISCC mass balance approach.

A new packaging solution developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden can reduce mercury levels in canned tuna by up to 35 per cent.

The Queensland government is launching a Parliamentary Inquiry into the state's container refund scheme, Containers for Change, due to its failure to meet legislated recovery targets.

As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions for premium wine have been awarded Federal Government grants to test their feasibility.

Visy has partnered with seafood producer Tassal to create new recyclable cardboard boxes for prawns, replacing the traditionally used expanded polystyrene (EPS) containers.

BioPak has introduced its sustainable BioBoard Sushi Tray range, aimed at Japanese restaurants and sushi retailers across Australia and New Zealand.

Red Bull is reintroducing its 330ml resealable aluminium bottles to Australian retailers this November, giving fans another way to enjoy their energy boost on the go.

Sinclair and Zespri have partnered to launch a compostable fruit label known as the Sinclair-T55, designed to break down without leaving harmful residue.

Dolmio has launched a refreshed packaging design for its Bolognese sauce range, executed by UK-based agency Elmwood and tailored for the Australian market by Marks, part of the SGS & Co Group.

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have introduced a biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution designed for food products needing grease and oxygen barriers.

Sonoco's new recyclable, 95 per cent paper-based can has been adopted for Nestlé coffee products in the UK and Europe.

Australian wine brand Tread Softly has introduced a 15 per cent lighter bottle as it celebrates two-million trees planted over the last five years, as part of an ongoing partnership with Carbon Neutral.

Tetra Pak has collaborated with a leading company in the European juices, nectars and soft drinks markets to launch the new Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge beverage carton.

Absolut is launching a limited-edition bottle in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inspired by the rediscovery of Warhol’s Absolut ‘blue’ painting.