Addressing lack of science with food date labels
20 May, 2020US researchers have come together with the goal of clarifying the lack of science behind food date labels, and in the process reduce food waste.
Amcor provides creative packaging for turkey snack range
18 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor has provided flexible packaging for Butterball; the design of the packaging improves the visibility of the products in the packaging, and is anti-fog.
Ecolean wins gold at 2020 PIDA packaging awards
15 May, 2020 | Supplied by: EcoleanEcolean together with Bannister Downs Dairy received two gold awards at the 2020 PIDA awards for its packaging innovation.
Winners of the 2020 PIDA awards announced virtually
15 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingLobster protection packaging and easy-to-open milk were gold award winners at the 2020 PIDA Awards announced 'virtually' in May.
Nespresso and Amcor win award for aluminium coffee capsule
13 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalThe EAFA has awarded the Alufoil Trophy in the resource efficiency category to Nespresso and Amcor, for their ASI aluminium coffee capsule.
Packaging with creases: imperfection with intention
13 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdA label with creases is mostly a 'no-no', but for one chocolate liqueur manufacturer this imperfectionism is intentional to evoke an impression of being made by hand.
Packaging supplier steps up to meet high FMGC demand
05 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies, a specialist food packaging supplier, has been working double time to meet increased demand from FMGC customers.
Alcohol warning labels increase awareness of drinking harms
05 May, 2020A series of Canadian studies has found that alcohol bottles with warning labels may inform consumers about the risks of alcohol consumption and reduce their drinking.
BioGone landfill-biodegradable cling wrap
04 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Bio-Gone PlasticsLandfill-biodegradable cling wrap from BioGone will allow the film to be biodegraded away when disposed to a landfill-type environment.
Foodmach launches Code One reliability package
30 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdFoodmach, in partnership with Markem-Imaje, has launched the Code One package, designed to increase equipment reliability for coding and labelling activities.
Soft plastics: follow the Red recycled road
27 April, 2020 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingNerida Kelton from the Australian Institute of Packaging takes us on journey from soft plastics to the Red recycled road.
AUSVEG calls Country of Origin Labelling for fast food
23 April, 2020AUSVEG has praised the decision by fast food chain McDonald's to adopt Country of Origin Labelling, and is urging other fast food retailers to follow suit.
Confoil DP6060 Dualpak paperboard deep ready-meals tray
09 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Confoil Pty LtdSuitable for chilled, frozen or hot contents, Dualpak's paperboard is specifically designed for freezing and reheating and can safely be used in the microwave or oven.
Cadbury unveils its 'new look' chocolate packaging
09 April, 2020Cadbury has unveiled its new packaging for both Cadbury and Cadbury Dairy Milk, starting with its Marble range in Australia.
Cold-chain sticker indicates spoilt food
08 April, 2020A low-cost nanofibre sticker has been devised for food products to certify refrigeration succession in a food-supply chain.
