Foodmach joins the fight against COVID-19
07 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdFoodmach has been recruited to build equipment that will enable an Australian manufacturer of surgical masks to increase production by 2500%.
SA packaging company to make 145 million masks
06 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Detmold GroupPackaging manufacturer Detmold Group will make millions of respirator and surgical masks to help the state's health workers battle COVID-19.
Call for regulation on interactive product labels
31 March, 2020Interactive food labels need stronger regulations, according to a study by University of Exeter.
Proposed pregnancy warning labels rejected
23 March, 2020Food Forum Ministers have rejected draft recommendations for mandatory pregnancy warning labels, the Brewers Association of Australia comments.
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference postponed
17 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP has announced the postponement of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference and all surrounding events, including the PKN Women in Packaging Breakfast.
Nestlé rolls out recyclable baby food pouch
09 March, 2020As part of its goal to make its packaging 100% recyclable or re-usable by 2025, baby food brand Gerber has introduced a single-material pouch in the US.
Sustainability under discussion at interpack
06 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Messe Reps. Pty LtdA one-day conference called 'Life without packaging?' will take place during the interpack packaging and processing event in Germany this year.
Are you flexible to catch up with this dry food packaging trend?
01 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty LtdDriven by the consumer lifestyle changes, dry food packaging has transformed from essentially functional to a highly influential factor in consumer purchasing decision.
EXAIR Gen4 Anti-Static Super Air Knife
01 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThe EXAIR Gen4 Super Ion Air Knives are suitable for surface cleaning, neutralising plastics, bag opening and a range of other packaging operations.
Label Power OKI PRO1050 colour label printer with white toner
01 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdThe OKI PRO1050 UV-resistant colour label printer with white toner is now available from Label Power.
Talking about recyclable PVC for food packaging
27 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Vinyl Council AustraliaRecyclable PVC (vinyl) can provide benefits as a food packaging material but re-use presents challenges, the Vinyl Council of Australia discusses solutions.
Wine industry responds to mandatory pregnancy labels
19 February, 2020Australian Grape & Wine has criticised FSANZ over its mandatory pregnancy warning labels for wine, as they could cost the wine industry thousands.
AIP packaging conference program now available
19 February, 2020With 60 speakers from nine countries, the provisional program for the biennial 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference has now been released.
Bickford's improves bottling capacity with PET line
19 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdBeverage manufacturer Bickford's integrated a flexible aseptic PET production line in its facility, capable of producing 18,000 bottles per hour.
The role that resealable packaging plays in minimising food waste
13 February, 2020 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingResealable packaging provides myriad benefits and is an important Save Food Packaging criteria, explains Nerida Kelton, Executive Director at AIP.
