8th May 2026 Packaging / RegulationA proposed container return scheme has made a return to the political agenda, with New Zealand First MP Jamie Arbuckle introducing the Container Return Scheme Bill on 1 May.
23rd April 2026 Cookie Time / PackagingWhile fuel prices and supply are dominating the day-to-day, Cookie Time’s CEO says a critical lack of visibility across packaging supply chains is an equally grave concern for the food sector.
20th March 2026 Opinion / PackagingMany researchers have sought to find a better alternative to single use plastic packaging. At Georgia Institute of Technology, the journey to tackle this problem began with a beetle.
30th January 2026 Foodstuffs / PackagingFoodstuffs is transitioning its New World and Pak’nSave banners away from PVC plastic wrap to recyclable low‑density polyethylene across butchery, bakery, produce and deli.
28th January 2026 Investment / PackagingThe NZ operations of embattled packaging manufacturer Pro‑Pac Packaging Group are being sold out of administration, securing the future of a key food sector supplier.
24th September 2025 Opinion / PackagingHere’s what you should know about how protein is allowed to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, according to UNSW Sydney’s Emma Beckett.
18th September 2025 Incrediballs / PackagingEnvironmentally-driven entrepreneur Brianne West is looking to 2026 for the launch of her new beverage startup, as she irons out final kinks in the product’s innovative packaging.
3rd July 2025 Foodstuffs / PackagingNew World is preparing to launch a trial of a new returnable container system in two of its stores.
20th May 2025 Government / PackagingPlans for a proposed producer-led system to manage and reduce the environmental impact of plastic packaging have been submitted to government.
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17th September 2024 Mars / PackagingMars’ dog treat brand Schmackos has given its Strapz and Stix products a green packaging upgrade, introducing packaging made from 60% recycled plastic.
7th August 2024 Mushroom Material / PackagingPackaging innovator Mushroom Materials has completed an $8.5m seed funding round to scale up production of its pelletised fungi packaging.
