Sprite's green bottles go clear in Australia, for easier recycling
14 July, 2023Coca-Cola Australia is switching its Sprite green plastic bottles to clear plastic, making them easier to recycle into new bottles locally.
US to strengthen rules for animal-based claims on food labels
12 July, 2023Animal-based food products come packaged with an array of labels, such as organic, natural or grass-fed, which can cause confusion for consumers.
Dating dilemma: date labels could be causing food waste
07 July, 2023A new study suggests 50% of consumers decide to pour perfectly good milk down the drain based solely on a glance at the date label, so what's the answer?
Truthful yet misleading: a US consumer study of packaging labels
04 July, 2023Researchers have found that many US consumers assume that food labelled as "low-fat" also contains less sugar.
Leuze LS25CI through-beam photoelectric sensors
01 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdLeuze LS25CI sensors are able to transilluminate any type of packaging film, including dark, metallised films, and detect products inside.
Edible biodegradable material has potential for food packaging
30 June, 2023Scientists have developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material which could have potential as an alternative for single-use plastic in food packaging.
MULTIVAC Pouch Loader (MPL) and MULTIVAC Pouch Rack (MPR)
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe MULTIVAC Pouch Loader (MPL) for chamber belt machines is a semi-automatic solution that can be combined with the MULTIVAC Pouch Rack (MPR).
Avery Dennison labelling papers
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Avery DennisonAvery Dennison has introduced four labelling papers made from recycled pulp and alternative fibres aimed at the premium packaging segment.
Sidel RePETable portfolio of services
30 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel has launched its RePETable portfolio of services that are designed to help the packaging industry make the transition to rPET bottle production.
Leibinger IQJET coding and marking system
29 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Result GroupLeibinger IQJET is suitable for the direct coding and marking of products and packaging for use in the FMCG and industrial sector.
WITT LEAK-MASTER PRO 2 leak tester for modified atmosphere packaging
28 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsThe WITT LEAK-MASTER PRO 2 tests the leak-tightness of modified atmosphere packaging. It is now available with two larger chambers.
CCEP transitions to tethered caps and lighter bottles
26 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdCoca-Cola Europacific Partners has introduced tethered caps and lighter PET bottles, supported by Sidel.
WEIMA-PUEHLER PUEHLER E.200 drainage and compressing device for packaging and cans
09 June, 2023 | Supplied by: CEMAC technologiesThe WEIMA-PUEHLER PUEHLER E.200 can de-water, de-package and compress packaging and cans in one compact machine.
ADM-DP31 Coffee Gusset Bag Packaging Machine
09 June, 2023 | Supplied by: ADM Packaging AutomationThe ADM Packaging Automation ADM-DP31 premade coffee gusset bag packaging machine is used for opening and filling a gusset bag of coffee beans and large products such as cookies.
Government rules for packaging in Australia
09 June, 2023Mandatory packaging rules to address recycled content, chemicals in food packaging and more have been agreed to by Australia's environment ministers.
