Opal's $140m cardboard packaging facility now open in Wodonga
16 November, 2023 | Supplied by: OpalThe Opal Fibre Packaging corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened during National Recycling Week.
2D barcode webinar hosted by AIP and GS1 Australia
09 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP will be hosting a webinar with GS1 Australia on 12 December called 'Behind the 2D Barcode: What it means for printing and packaging'.
Cellulose-based food packaging goes deeper
08 November, 2023VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained new maximum limits for its extensible formable cellulose which will enable a wider range of 3D packaging solutions.
Flat wine bottle, a circular economy innovation finalist
07 November, 2023A flat wine bottle is among the noteworthy finalists in this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards in the Circular Economy Innovation category.
AIP introduces Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course
06 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP will be running its inaugural Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course on 6 December in Melbourne.
Kraft paper portfolio receives compostable certification
03 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupMondi has announced that its portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable.
Another call for Health Star Ratings to become mandatory in Australia
01 November, 2023There are calls for the voluntary front-of-pack Health Star Ratings to become mandatory after a new report from The George Institute for Global Health reveals the Australian food industry has not met targets.
Packserv Pneumatic Packaging System
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv's pneumatic packaging system is designed to improve safety and efficiency in production for the manufacturing sector.
Coconut snack maker expands into milk using an aseptic packaging solution
16 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdA coconut snack maker in China has chosen Sidel's Aseptic Combi Predis to enable it to expand into the beverage market through the production of coconut milk.
Visy opens box factory in Qld
11 October, 2023Visy has opened a corrugated cardboard box factory in Queensland that is capable of producing up to 1 million boxes a day for food & beverage companies and others.
Sidel EvoBLOW XL for large PET containers
11 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel EvoBLOW XL extends Sidel's blowing capabilities for sizes up to 10 L PET bottles and is suitable for water, edible oil and food markets.
APCO announces finalists for 2023 Annual Awards
10 October, 2023Following a record of over 100 entries, a total of 45 organisations have been recognised for their leadership and dedication to packaging sustainability.
Prime100 and Tetra Pak collaborate for pet food range
05 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Tetra PakPrime100 has partnered with Tetra Pak to launch a premium dog food product line with sustainable packaging.
Paper sleeve to wrap fizzy drink
21 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupCoca-Cola HBC Austria and Mondi partnered to create an alternative to shrink wrap using a paper sleeve that tightly wraps and secures bottle bundles during transit.
Sustainable packaging for UK potato chip brand
18 September, 2023Parkside has collaborated with SMUG, an upstart food and drink brand, to develop a 100% compostable potato chip packet made from a certified home compostable laminate.
