Latest Packaging Manufacturing News

Close the Loop Limited reported a significant half-year loss driven by intangible asset impairments, yet underlying operations show promise with packaging sales up 18% and positive adjusted earnings.

Zoono Group has landed its first commercial orders from three new packaging partners, marking a key milestone in its fresh food shelf-life extension strategy. The company reports NZ$551,000 cash on hand as it navigates growth and funding options.

Way2VAT Ltd has reported a record quarterly revenue of A$2.13 million for Q4 FY25, driven by strong client growth and strategic acquisitions, setting the stage for further expansion in 2026.

Pro-Pac Packaging Group’s Australian and New Zealand operations have been sold to Knoxcorp subsidiaries, while the Perfection Packaging unit is set to shut down by February 2026.

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Close the Loop Limited reports stronger Q1 FY26 revenue and EBITDA, boosted by strategic asset sales and operational improvements, while navigating key board and CFO departures.

Zoono Group has signed a five-year exclusive contract with Multisteps Pty Limited to apply its antimicrobial technology to fresh produce packaging in Australia, aiming to reduce food waste and boost sustainability.

Zoono Group has secured a five-year exclusive contract with Mpact Operations to apply its antimicrobial technology to corrugated packaging for fresh produce in South Africa and Namibia, aiming to extend shelf-life and reduce food waste.

Zoono Group Limited reported a 19.1% revenue increase to NZ$1.25 million for FY2025, alongside a significantly reduced net loss. The company is pivoting towards B2B markets, focusing on antimicrobial and shelf-life extension technologies, supported by a recent AUD 1.78 million capital raise.

Zoono Group has inked a five-year exclusive contract with Sharpak and OSY to apply its antimicrobial technology on UK soft fruit packaging, aiming to reduce food waste and boost shelf-life.

Pro-Pac Packaging reported a $6.2 million revenue decline for the March 2025 quarter and extended a key $13 million short-term finance facility with Bennamon Pty Ltd to March 2026, while continuing a strategic review focused on profitability and funding.

MyEco Group is streamlining its manufacturing footprint and expanding outsourced production to cut fixed costs by up to $3 million annually, aiming to enhance margins and achieve positive EBITDA in the medium term.