Aussie researchers have uncovered the potential of using photosynthetic algae to capture carbon dioxide produced as a byproduct of a wide variety of applications. [ + ]

European Bioplastics has called on the EU Parliament and Council to make single-serve coffee units mandatorily compostable. [ + ]

Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has ramped up production of Smoothwall trays at its local plant in Melbourne, to meet the growing demand. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Bonfiglioli's Cranbourne premises is fitted with 40 kW of solar power and covers 1800 m², of which warehousing and production makes up 1400 m². [ + ]

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.  [ + ]

On 20 March, GEA opened the doors of the 1500 m² Technology Centre (XLAB) of its Slicing & Packaging Business Unit, which will be used for product testing and training. [ + ]

Following a months-long infant formula shortage in the US in 2022, the FDA has released a strategy to help improve resiliency of the US infant formula market. [ + ]

As the barcode turns 50, next-generation barcodes, such as two-dimensional QR codes, promise to once again change our lives in new ways. [ + ]

Packserv is helping to turn theoretical concepts into packaging machinery that is made in Australia for onshore applications. [ + ]

The ACCC has proposed a conditional 12-month period to allow major supermarkets to continue collaborating on a short-term solution to manage soft plastics. [ + ]

Siemens is seeking a South Australian company to trial its SiGreen innovation, which enables emission tracking and managment of a product's carbon footprint. [ + ]

Wayne Driver, Managing Director of SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand, will be taking early retirement after 33 years with the company. [ + ]

The Australian Wine Research Institute and UK's Campden BRI have announced a partnership which will draw together their testing capabilities to provide solutions for food and beverage producers. [ + ]

After the launch of its cultivated lamb last year, Melbourne-based agrifood startup Magic Valley is now launching its cultivated pork. [ + ]