Industry News
High Fibre Wheat set to enter Australian market
Allied Pinnacle has announced exclusively licensed patents for High Fibre Wheat in Australia, set to be available to Australian markets in 2023. [ + ]
Scientists develop edible, rechargeable battery
Researchers have created a totally edible, rechargeable battery from materials that are normally consumed as part of a daily diet. [ + ]
Amcor orders certified-circular polymers for packaging
Amcor has placed its first commercial order of certified-circular polymers for use in packaging for the Australian and New Zealand market. [ + ]
Global sustainable packaging paper released
The World Packaging Organisation has released a sustainability perspectives paper, bringing together the views of 21 countries on issues related to packaging. [ + ]
Bees could resolve avocado problem: research
Research from UQ has found that bees could help prove Australia's avocado crop is free of a pathogen that may be a barrier to exports. [ + ]
2023 PIDA Awards winners announced
The PIDA Awards are designed to recognise companies and individuals who are making a significant difference in their field across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Australian Government reaches barley agreement with China
The Australian Government has reached an agreement with China to create a pathway towards resolving the dispute over Australian barley. [ + ]
Mars Wrigley to invest further in paper packaging
Mars Wrigley Australia has announced that it will be investing a further $28.8 million in its Ballarat factory, building on the $67 million invested since 2021. [ + ]
Introduction to Packaging Specifications webinar
AIP will be running an online training course, titled 'Introduction to Packaging Specifications', on 24 May 2023. [ + ]
Chocolate Academy opens in New York
The Barry Callebaut Group has launched its second Chocolate Academy Centre in the United States, located in New York City. [ + ]
PepsiCo companies move towards sustainable packaging
Frito-Lay and Quaker have announced the opening of a Greenhouse Learning Centre that will be used to test, measure and analyse compostable packaging. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Digital reforms set to benefit honey exporters
Digital reforms that streamline the export certification process to Great Britain and the EU are set to benefit Australian honey exporters. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
