Packaging, labelling & coding

The case for non-glass wine bottles

16 January, 2024

Glass bottles have long been the preferred packaging choice for wine lovers, but could the industry motivate consumers to choose more sustainable options?


HMPS mobile palletising solution and rotary tub filler

16 January, 2024 | Supplied by: HMPS

HMPS will unveil two of its latest innovations at APPEX 2024 — its mobile palletising solution and rotary tub filler.


Eco-Band elastic bands

13 December, 2023 | Supplied by: KEY INTERNATIONAL Pty Ltd (Group JCA)

Eco-Band elastic bands are made from a TPU material which is powder-free, latex-free and 100% recyclable.


Bacardi uses new technology for glass bottles to save emissions

11 December, 2023

Bacardi worked with Hrastnik1860 on a new technology that uses hydrogen as its primary energy source to save emissions from the glass bottle production process.


Aluminium wine bottles introduced by US packaging manufacturer

06 December, 2023

CCL Container has announced new aluminium bottle shaping capabilities that reflect the profiles of conventional wine bottles.


APCO report reveals need for consumer recycling education

29 November, 2023

APCO has published Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report 2023, its annual benchmarking survey exploring consumer recycling attitudes.


Rianta RRS60 packaging system

22 November, 2023 | Supplied by: OPTIMA packaging group GmbH

The RRS60 packaging system from Rianta is a fully automatic, modular solution developed for cutting, stacking and packaging bakery products.


Sidel PET bottle for liquid dairy products

21 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Sidel has launched a small, lightweight PET bottle that is designed for liquid dairy products.


Hard Solo to be renamed following ABAC review

20 November, 2023

Carlton & United Breweries will change the name of its RTD alcohol lemon beverage from Hard Solo to Hard Rated, following the ABAC panel review decision.


Opal's $140m cardboard packaging facility now open in Wodonga

16 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Opal

The Opal Fibre Packaging corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga was officially opened during National Recycling Week.


2D barcode webinar hosted by AIP and GS1 Australia

09 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The AIP will be hosting a webinar with GS1 Australia on 12 December called 'Behind the 2D Barcode: What it means for printing and packaging'.


Cellulose-based food packaging goes deeper

08 November, 2023

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has obtained new maximum limits for its extensible formable cellulose which will enable a wider range of 3D packaging solutions.


Flat wine bottle, a circular economy innovation finalist

07 November, 2023

A flat wine bottle is among the noteworthy finalists in this year's Premier's Sustainability Awards in the Circular Economy Innovation category.


AIP introduces Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course

06 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The AIP will be running its inaugural Save Food Packaging design guidelines training course on 6 December in Melbourne.


Kraft paper portfolio receives compostable certification

03 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Mondi Group

Mondi has announced that its portfolio of kraft papers for packaging has been certified as home or industrially compostable.


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