Mars Wrigley Australia to switch to paper-based wrappers
28 November, 2022Mars is shifting to paper-based packaging for all its Australian-made chocolate bars, including Mars Bar, Snickers and Milky Way brands, as of April 2023.
Fresh look for coffee packaging
25 November, 2022Sydney coffee roaster Gabriel Coffee has given its branding a modern facelift with new packaging and machinery from Jet Technologies.
Yoghurt tubs being made from ocean-bound plastic
25 November, 2022Brownes dairy is releasing yoghurt tubs made from ocean-bound plastic — which is described as plastic that's found within 50 km of the coast.
Making packaging from vegetable waste
15 November, 2022Victoria University researchers have been looking at how agricultural waste from vegetables could be used to create compostable packaging.
Arnott's wins top prize at the 2022 APCO awards
11 November, 2022The Arnott's Group took home the top prize of the Sustainable Packaging Excellence Award at the APCO Annual Awards on Thursday night (10 November).
Large-scale model for soft plastics recycling trialled in Vic
10 November, 2022Australia's food and grocery manufacturers are backing a scheme aimed at recycling soft plastic packaging back into local food-grade, recycled packaging material.
Lightweight wine packaging developed in South Australia
09 November, 2022Vinpac International and Orora have collaborated to develop a lightweight 'premium look' wine bottle in South Australia.
REDcycle collection program on pause
09 November, 2022REDcycle has announced that its soft plastics collection program will be on a temporary pause from 9 November 2022, so the AFGC is now working on developing other solutions.
Packaging without packaging — a non-contact labelling technique
08 November, 2022Result Group is introducing EcoMark Natural Branding which provides a non-contact labelling technique for fresh produce and other food goods.
ARP Quantum finish technology for PET bottles
03 November, 2022ARP has developed a two-step lightweighting technology that is claimed to eliminate more than 50% of the material and weight in the finish of a PET bottle.
KM Packaging sustainable lidding film range
28 October, 2022KM Packaging launches a sustainable lidding film range to meet APCO national targets.
Education initiative to help SMEs switch to sustainable packaging
28 October, 2022An industry education initiative has been launched to help small businesses make the switch to sustainable packaging and adopt the Australasian Recycling Label.
Innovia Films Rayoface CSA46 BOPP film
28 October, 2022Rayoface CSA46 clear film allows for eye-catching label designs for food and beverage or home and personal care applications.
Bacardi is cutting plastic pourers out of packaging
26 October, 2022Bacardi is cutting approximately 140 tons of single-use plastic annually, by removing plastic pourers from its bottles in a number of countries.
Closed loop initiative for KIND snack bar packaging
25 October, 2022Mars, SABIC and Landbell partner in a closed loop initiative for KIND snack bar packaging based on certified circular PP.
