Could BPA exposure in the womb cause obesity?
25 July, 2016Research from the University of Melbourne has drawn a possible link between Bisphenol A (BPA) and later-life obesity.
More bad news about BPA
14 July, 2016BPA — found in a wide range of everyday items including soft drink cans, cash register receipts and plastic bottles — has been found to significantly decrease the percentage of embryos developing further in vitro after just four days of exposure.
Simplified nutritional labels trim waistlines while boosting profits
05 February, 2016When it comes to effective nutritional labels, the simpler they are, the better.
Chemicals in food study "reassuring"
28 January, 2016A survey on packaging chemicals in food should provide reassurance for consumers, according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Pre-packaged potatoes preferred
12 August, 2015Only 8% of consumers don't purchase pre-packaged potatoes, according to a consumer research study.
Nanotechnology in packaging doubles shelf life of fresh milk
05 August, 2015A Brazilian agribusiness company has increased the shelf life of pasteurised milk from seven to 15 days, by incorporating silver-based nanoparticles with bactericidal, antimicrobial and self-sterilising properties into the plastic bottles which package the milk.
How 3D printing could make use-by dates obsolete
22 July, 2015The latest advance in 3D printing capability could enable consumers to check food freshness via a smartphone.
User experience the focus of packaging innovation awards
18 May, 2015End-user experience was a key focus of the 2015 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, with 77% of the winners being honoured for design that enhances the user's experience.
Aggressive pricing helps Spanish brands compete with private label
14 May, 2015The Spanish seem to have hit on a way to slow private-label growth: branded manufacturers are adopting aggressive pricing and promotional strategies to stay in the game.
Metal packaging to reach $115 bn by 2016
28 April, 2015Sustainable and infinitely recyclable, metal packaging is becoming a new trend. The sector is expected to reach a global market size of $115 billion by 2016.
Stand-up pouches drive global food packaging growth
07 April, 2015Almost two trillion food packaging units were sold in 2014 - a global increase of 3%. The increasing popularity of stand-up pouches has been significant in this increase, according to Euromonitor International.
The ubiquitous can
31 March, 2015 by Emeritus Professor Harry Lovell OAM, FAIPOne of the most intriguing features in the history of packaging has been the use of metal, the most striking application being that of the food can. At a time when plastic materials have been used in every conceivable format, the can has kept its place as a reliable and trustworthy pack and retained the confidence of consumers.
Five pitfalls to avoid in packaging design
30 March, 2015Assuming that package design is a straightforward process can compromise a company's brand, supply chain and even financials. The team from Studio One Eleven outlines the common pitfalls they've encountered - and tips for avoiding them.
Egg whites plus plastic equal antibacterial bioplastics
30 March, 2015Protein sources like albumin and whey could be used to create bioplastics with antibacterial properties, a University of Georgia study has shown. The antibacterial bioplastics could be used for food packaging as well as medical applications such as wound-healing dressings.
Aust/NZ packaging company announced as first international Empac member
26 March, 2015Jamestrong Packaging Australia & New Zealand has become the first international associate member of Empac, European Metal Packaging, the association that brings together European producers of rigid metal packaging and their supply chain partners.