Eggshells to have second life as packaging
12 April, 2012Researchers at the University of Leicester, together with the Food and Drink iNet, are exploring ways to recycle eggshells, potentially creating an income-generating product from costly waste for the industry.
Owens Corning releases glass fibre solution for changing EC regulations
28 March, 2012To help kitchen appliance and food processing equipment manufacturers comply with new EC regulations for glass fibre sizing, Owens Corning has developed FoodContact, a glass fibre solution for reinforced plastic.
FSANZ calls for comment on Listeria bacteriophage preparation for food
21 March, 2012Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on an application for a bacteriophage preparation to reduce the risk of Listeria monocytogenes.
Rebrand makes self-heating can sizzle on the outside
24 February, 2012Design Futures has given a self-heating canned food product a complete rebrand, bringing it into the 21st century and making it more appealing to consumers.
SMART Pack receives LCA validation from RMIT
16 February, 2012A new type of packaging for instant coffee could be a greener way for consumers to buy their morning brew. According to a peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the Nescafé Gold SMART Pack laminate pouch is a more environmentally friendly way to package coffee than the traditional glass jar format.
Self-chilling beverage can launched in US
08 February, 2012Californian beverage group Joseph Company International is launching its self-chilling beverage can in the US in March 2012.
So, what’s in a label?
06 December, 2011 by Janette WoodhouseThere is all this ballyhoo about ‘traffic light’ information on foods so consumers can select the healthiest options but following my recent experience with labelling on roast beef all I want is front-of-pack labels that clearly inform me what the food actually is.
O-I partners with RMIT in glass cider bottle design
06 November, 2011Responding to cider’s recent growth in popularity among Australian consumers, leading glass packaging manufacturer Owens-Illinois (OI) developed a design brief for a 500 mL glass cider bottle. The brief was presented to first-year industrial design students at Melbourne’s RMIT University. It included a number of guidelines such as the need to produce a bottle suitable for high-speed production and filling lines, and an area for applying a label and branding and mandatory information.
Coca-Cola Amatil reveals new ‘blowfill’ technology
14 October, 2011The MP Member for Croydon and Coca-Cola Amatil Australia officially opened two new ‘blowfill’ lines at the company’s production facility in Adelaide.
Australian consumers prefer glass packaging for food and beverages
13 September, 2011Consumer research reveals Australians prefer glass packaging for food and beverages.
Parmalat invests in new Tetra Pak milk packaging
13 September, 2011Parmalat has created a new Pauls milk carton in conjunction with Tetra Pak.
EHEC bacteria cannot survive in corrugated packaging
17 June, 2011It has been found that Enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli bacteria cannot survive in corrugated packaging.
Dow expands its Packaging Center of Excellence
23 May, 2011The Dow Chemical Company is doubling the staff of its packaging centre in Switzerland in order to expand the centre's capabilities for testing and prototyping adhesive laminating and film structure for food and beverage packaging needs.
Survey on chemicals used in food packaging
06 May, 2011As the issue of chemical migration from food contact packaging materials receives more attention, FSANZ has released a survey on the range of chemicals used in packaging materials.
Packaging trends in Australia and NZ
02 May, 2011 by Carolyn JacksonAt the Australian Institute of Packaging - National Technical Forum last month, the latest packaging trends were discussed. Here is a summary.
