Melamine involved in further health concerns
25 January, 2013Taiwanese researchers have found that people eating hot soup from melamine bowls excreted higher levels of melamine in their urine than those eating from ceramic bowls.
‘Organic’ doesn’t always transform into sales
11 December, 2012Labelling food as ‘organic’ may not always lead to a positive impression and outcome.
Finns develop efficient bio-based plastic production technique
10 December, 2012The VTT Technical Research Centre in Finland has developed a technique that enables the production of the PGA monomer glycolic acid from bio-based materials more efficiently than before.
Resealable packages: a frustration-free alternative
30 November, 2012 by Glenn Woodworth, Managing Director, Blue Sky Packaging representing Zip-Pak in Australia and New Zealand‘Package rage’ - the anger consumers feel when negotiating a difficult-to-open package - could soon be a thing of the past, as manufacturers start to realise that consumer satisfaction goes far beyond product.
Consumers prefer clamshells to cardboard
05 November, 2012Recent research has shown that consumers have a strong preference for clear plastic clamshell packaging over printed cardboard boxes, with 402% more purchases recorded for clamshells.
Cheaper bioplastics from waste oil
17 September, 2012University of Wolverhampton researchers have found a way to use waste oil from deep-fried food to create environmentally friendly plastic cheaply.
MonoSol develops edible, water-soluble food packaging
07 September, 2012Engineered from Vivos films, Vivos Edible Delivery Systems break down and release their contents when exposed to hot or cold liquids. The dissolved food can be consumed along with the food.
Companies collaborate to produce antimicrobial trays and films
31 August, 2012LINPAC Packaging has collaborated with Addmaster to create a range of trays and films with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh meat.
Compostable biopolymer trials show extended brassica shelf life
20 July, 2012A new film for packaging fresh produce has performed well in trials with brassicas, which tend to deteriorate after just one day on the shelf.
Bemis and Thinfilm partner to create flexible sensing platform
12 July, 2012Thin Film Electronics and Bemis have announced an agreement to develop a new category of packaging that can collect and wirelessly communicate sensor information.
Innovia Films launches dedicated NatureFlex website
28 June, 2012NatureFlex, Innovia Films’ compostable, cellulose-based packaging product, now has its own website: www.NatureFlex.com.
New beverage can plant to open in Cambodia
17 May, 2012Metal packaging supplier Crown Holdings announced its intention to build a new beverage can plant in Sihanoukville in Cambodia. The new plant will accommodate multiple can lines and will initially produce 725 million two-piece 330mL cans annually. Crown anticipates the plant will be operational in Q3 2013.
AMAG supports FSANZ’s decision on country-of-origin labelling
09 May, 2012Food Standards Australia New Zealand’s (FSANZ) decision to extend country-of-origin labelling to unpackaged beef, lamb and chicken has been welcomed by the Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) campaign. The campaign has been pushing for tougher food labelling laws in Australia.
All the fizz, none of the pop: screw-capped sparkling wine closure launched
08 May, 2012 by Alice RichardYesterday, Guala Closures Australia launched Viiva - what they claim is Australia’s first screw-capped sparkling wine closure. Guala partnered with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) and Australian winemakers De Bortoli Wines to create the closure, which they say was developed in response to industry complaints about loss of fizz and difficulty opening traditional sparkling wine closures.
Tetra Pak reveals green additions to portfolio
16 April, 2012Tetra Pak announced four new features of its carton packaging portfolio at Anuga FoodTec 2012, demonstrating its commitment to developing sustainable packaging solutions. The company said it aims to add further environmental innovations to its product portfolio and continue to help customers achieve sustainable profitable growth.
