BioPak to release Australian-first PHA-lined disposable cup range later this year

Plant-based product business BioPak has announced an upcoming range of compostable cups lined with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) biopolymer, which it says is an Australian first. In a statement on Wednesday, the Bondi-based company said it was now first to market with a compostable packaging sector product: “a cup that truly aligns with the circular economy.” PHA…

BioPak acquires reusable cup business Huskee

Packaging business BioPak has announced the acquisition of Australian-based reusable cup company, Huskee.  In a statement on Tuesday, BioPak said the deal “marks a significant partnership and alignment” and will “fast-track and strengthen both BioPak and Huskee’s shared vision towards a circular economy and a world without waste.” The value of the deal was not…

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