Industry News
Sidel to present packaging solutions at interpack
Sidel will be showcasing its end-of-line packaging solutions at interpack 2023, focusing on agility, sustainability and digital. [ + ]
Mondelēz International partners with food rescue organisation
Mondelēz International has launched a partnership with SecondBite, to support its efforts in eliminating food waste and helping feed hungry families. [ + ]
Cultivated meat company to invest in Wilk Technologies
Steakholder Foods, a deep-tech food company in the cultivated meat industry, has announced its participation in a strategic investment round in Wilk Technologies. [ + ]
foodpro exhibitors win at PIDA Awards
Following the first day of the AIP's Australian Packaging Conference in Melbourne, the 2023 PIDA Awards were held, with a focus on sustainability. [ + ]
interpack: countdown is on for kick-off
After a six-year break, the trade fair is returning with a focus on digital technologies and sustainable products and processes. [ + ]
Freeze-drying health supplements
Freeze-drying removes water from a substance by exposing it to a vacuum, allowing the product to retain nutritional value and quality. [ + ]
Aussie PIDA award winners shortlisted for Special Awards
Two PIDA award winners from 2022 — Caps & Closures and BioPak — have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards. [ + ]
Queensland avocados shine on world stage
Queensland avocados have attracted attention from industry representatives at the World Avocado Congress, which took place in Auckland from 2–5 April. [ + ]
Key outcomes from the Food Ministers' Meeting
The FMM recently met to consider food regulation and policy matters, concerning infant formula, pregnancy warning labels, the kava standard and Indigenous foods. [ + ]
Easter chocolate product launches increase 19% globally since 2022
Easter celebrations will be in full swing this year, sparking improved revenue for seasonal chocolates, according to the latest Mintel research. [ + ]
Coles buying milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia
Coles Group has announced that it will acquire two automated milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) for approximately $105 million. [ + ]
EU encouraged to make compostable coffee capsules mandatory
European Bioplastics has called on the EU Parliament and Council to make single-serve coffee units mandatorily compostable. [ + ]
Smooth ramp-up of local production of packaging trays
Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has ramped up production of Smoothwall trays at its local plant in Melbourne, to meet the growing demand. [ + ]
interpack to hold exclusive event for women
For the first time, interpack will host an event to bring together women in the sector to promote diversity and benefit from each other's experiences. [ + ]
The Future of Soft Plastics & Flexibles: webinar
AIP is running a webinar to provide an opportunity to hear from packaging experts and better understand the current state of soft plastics and flexibles in Australia. [ + ]
