Packaging trends in Australia and NZ
02 May, 2011 by Carolyn JacksonAt the Australian Institute of Packaging - National Technical Forum last month, the latest packaging trends were discussed. Here is a summary.
Clear ethical labelling found to be most appealing to consumers
10 March, 2011New research suggests that when products clearly reflect factors which impact ethical consumerism on their labels, consumers will favour these products over others.
Pack-Track looks to minimise waste from drinks packaging
09 March, 2011Pack-Track is investigating new drinks packaging which would help to reduce waste from on-the-go drinks, highlighting two potential solutions.
Private labels rival big name brands
02 March, 2011Research reveals that an increasing number of consumers prefer store brands over famous brands.
AIP forum covers package code management
10 February, 2011‘The Packaging Supply Chain’ is the theme behind the fourth biennial AIP National Technical Forum, which will be held alongside Auspack Plus 2011.
New daily intake guide from AFGC
31 January, 2011Australian shoppers will be able to formulate a balanced diet and make healthier food choices following the launch of a new Daily Intake Guide consumer education campaign by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
Taylors screw cap - a decade on
09 November, 2010It's 10 years since Taylors Wines started using the screw cap in preference to corks on its wines. The company has surveyed consumers to find out how their perceptions of screw cap v corks had changed.
No health risk from BPA in packaging
02 September, 2010Food regulators have found no major health risks associated with the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging and closures according to the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
Woolworths South Africa’s house brand redesign project
24 August, 2010 byWoolworths South Africa has begun rolling out its Essentials range of supermarket items, the first phase of a complete packaging overhaul being undertaken across all lines within the retailer’s portfolio of house brands. The mammoth task is being overseen by the company’s recently appointed Creative Director, Vince Frost.
NIST calls for more metric labelling in the US
25 June, 2010The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued two publications calling for the amendment of US labelling laws to allow the voluntary use of only metric units on some consumer products.
EU switches off ‘traffic light’ food labels
21 June, 2010A decision by the European Parliament to adopt front-of-pack food labelling - very similar to the system used by Australia’s food industry - has been commended by the Australian Food and Grocery Council.
Disruptive technologies impact on packaging
04 February, 2010The packaging landscape is set to change as new, disruptive technologies displace and replace current packaging options and solutions.
High demand for microwave packaging
16 December, 2009Convenient meal options are driving the demand for microwave packaging products with steady growth forecast for the next few years.
Swallowing risk with beverage can pull-tabs
09 December, 2009The safety of stay-tabs on beverage cans has been called into question after a US study has identified 19 cases of ingestion at a single hospital over a 16-year period.
US seeking to define ‘natural’
15 September, 2009The term ‘natural’ on meat and poultry product labels in the US is under discussion as the country seeks to define the conditions under which the claim can be made.
