Flexible packaging to meet the meal kit demand
08 July, 2020Rising demand for at-home meal kits during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the gourmet food industry to turn to single-serve flexible packaging.
KM Packaging mono material lidding film
01 July, 2020 | Supplied by: KM Packaging Services LtdParticularly relevant to the meat, poultry, fish and seafood markets, the KM Packaging mono polymer lidding films are suitable for all food tray types.
KHS Innofill DRS ECO variant glass filler
25 June, 2020 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdEfficient and environmentally friendly, the KHS Innofill glass DRS ECO variant bottle filler can bottle beer, mixed beer beverages, cider and soft drinks.
Allergen labelling errors: call for stricter packaging rules
23 June, 2020Packaging and labelling errors on food products are causing too many allergic reactions and rules need to tighten, according to a University of Melbourne researcher.
Keeping it zipped: growth in resealable flexible packaging
23 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Zip-Pak Pty LtdZip-Pak has been offering reclosure/reseal solutions for flexible packaging for many years and it believes some could even help to solve waste challenges.
Seed packing machine to improve productivity
23 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaA seed packing machine has been designed using Rockwell automation technology to help seed manufacturers meet demands, provide traceability and reduce manual handling.
Robatech SpeedStar Compact hot-melt adhesive application head
23 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Robatech Australia Pty LtdThe SpeedStar Compact hot-melt adhesive application head from Robatech has small installation dimensions and provides speed and high precision over its service life.
DNA barcodes to track food provenance
09 June, 2020Researchers have developed DNA-barcoded microbial spores that can be used for tagging and tracking agricultural products from their point of origin.
Heat and Control partners with Oxipack Leak Detection
05 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdHeat and Control and Oxipack are set to bring innovative non-destructive leak detection solutions for packaging to Australia and New Zealand.
Sugar warning labels work, researchers reveal
03 June, 2020US researchers have examined more than 20 studies and found that warning labels on sugary drinks led to consumers making healthier drink choices.
BASF compostable polymer production set to increase
03 June, 2020 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdBASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group have signed an agreement, enabling Red Avenue to produce and sell PBAT materials in China.
Syntegon Technology, BillerudKorsnäs Shaped Paper Pods
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Syntegon Technology Singapore Pte. LtdSyntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have designed Shaped Paper Pods, a sustainable packaging solution for the food and cosmetics industries.
Packaging webinar: Hero or villain in a circular economy?
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA.
Bestech Australia Sealtick TSE6089L leak testing device
01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Sealtick TSE6089L is a leak testing device, designed to ensure packages are sealed against moisture, oxygen and contamination.
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.
