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Serving up aluminium-free paper-based packaging

23 July, 2021

Mondi and Unilever have jointly developed a recyclable, paper-based packaging solution for one of Unilever's UK food brands.


Packaging as a marketing tool

20 July, 2021 by Nerida Kelton MAIP Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); Vice President – Save Food Packaging & Food Waste – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

For packaging to stand out it needs to be 'different' and innovative. Take a look at a couple of 'Marketing Design of the Year' category finalists for PIDA 2021.


Absortech Groups Absorpole shipping desiccant

19 July, 2021

The Absorpole from Absortech Groups is a carbon-neutral desiccant, which is suitable for use in containers being transported.


Packaging technique to extend the shelf life of fish

13 July, 2021

Parx Materials has created an antimicrobial packaging technique to keep fish fresher for longer.


KM Packaging shaped stand-up pouch range

12 July, 2021

KM Packaging has added pre-made stand-up shaped pouches to its product range.


FSANZ calls for comment on electrolyte drink labelling

06 July, 2021

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on proposed changes to the regulation of electrolyte drinks.


Ecolean wins Worldstar awards with lightweight packaging

22 June, 2021

Ecolean won the beverage category for its Ecolean Air packaging together with Australian customer Bannister Downs Dairy's flavoured beverages.


Packaging film to keep strawberries fresh

18 June, 2021

Canadian researchers have developed a packaging film made from shellfish shells that can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days.


Mushroom packaging: biodegradable alternative to polystyrene

17 June, 2021 by Jordan Flagal*

How can mushrooms be an ally in creating a biodegradable alternative to polystyrene?


Klӧckner Pentaplast recyclable packaging for the fresh food sector

10 June, 2021

Klӧckner Pentaplast (kp) makes sustainable and recyclable packaging for the fresh food sector, including the kp Elite range of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) trays.


Survey on tethered caps: a greener alternative or not?

10 June, 2021

Tethered caps — closures that stay connected to the bottle when opened — are set to become mandatory in the EU by 2024. Sidel ran a survey to find out what consumers think...


Nestlé's two new water bottle designs revealed

09 June, 2021

Nestlé develops two new packaging innovations for its Vittel water bottles that function like traditional plastic bottles but use less plastic.


Jet Technologies & Grinders Coffee sustainable packaging initiative

08 June, 2021

Jet Technologies has teamed up with Grinders Coffee to change up its packaging so it meets the requirements of the RED Group REDcycle initiative.


Sappi Rockwell Solutions Starlid GPE-CL coated lidding film

08 June, 2021

Sappi Rockwell Solutions has launched a sustainable, coated lidding film.


Capilano's new easy-pour pouch packaging

01 June, 2021

Australian honey maker Capilano is shaking up the honey shelves with its new easy-pour pouch packaging.


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