PURA produces SA milk bottles with less plastic
30 May, 2023PURA has made its 2 L milk bottles in South Australia among the lightest in the nation by reducing the amount of plastic used to produce them.
The danger of food packaging misconceptions
09 May, 2023RMIT-led research has revealed that most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste — but the opposite is true.
Campari celebrates Milano with bottle design
09 May, 2023Campari has paid homage to its hometown, Milano, by launching a bottle design inspired by a shared history that began in 1860.
Protection Experts Australia Oxygen Absorber
09 May, 2023The Oxygen Absorber is designed to ensure optimal freshness for food products by eliminating oxidation and preventing microbial growth.
Global bioplastics market study released
02 May, 2023With increased use of bioplastic packaging, Ceresana has analysed the global market for packaging materials made from biopolymers.
Sustainable pasta packaging rolled out
02 May, 2023SABIC has rolled out a novel pasta packaging project as part of its TRUCIRCLE program to accelerate the circular plastic economy.
Interpack Metal Twist Caps
01 May, 2023Interpack is now producing Metal Twist Caps for the food industry.
Environmental and efficiency benefits of low temperature adhesives
01 May, 2023Increasingly, consumers are concerned about the environmental consequences of packaging, with many consumers preferring sustainable, eco-friendly options.
BPA health concerns re-evaluated
26 April, 2023In an EFSA re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA), it has been found that dietary exposure to the chemical substance is a health concern across all age groups.
Scientists raise compostable container safety concerns
19 April, 2023Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals.
Parkside mono-polymer laminated film
06 April, 2023Parkside mono-polymer laminated film is manufactured from polypropylene substrates and can be utilised in a wide range of packaging formats.
Smooth ramp-up of local production of packaging trays
05 April, 2023Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has ramped up production of Smoothwall trays at its local plant in Melbourne, to meet the growing demand.
Henkel TECHNOMELT Supra Cool Adhesives
01 April, 2023Henkel's TECHNOMELT Supra Cool Adhesives are suitable for the packaging industry.
New gluing process service on display at interpack
29 March, 2023Robatech is announcing its new gluing process service called GreenSaver at the interpack fair in Düsseldorf from 4–10 May 2023.
Chemicals in labels may affect food, study shows
29 March, 2023A Canadian study has shown that fresh produce can be contaminated with BPA-like chemicals found in food labels.
