Digital product passport to drive transparency and sustainability
29 April, 2025The packaging industry is facing a dual challenge of requiring resource efficiency and transparency — could a digital product passport provide a solution?
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
29 April, 2025Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging.
Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand
16 April, 2025Visy celebrates with food and beverage companies its achievement of an average of 70% recycled glass content in bottles and jars made at its New Zealand operations in 2024.
Viking APEX Barrier Shrink Bags
04 April, 2025The Viking APEX Shrink Bags provide a packaging solution that is suitable for meat exports.
Visy trials its new recyclable fibre-based thermal insulation
02 April, 2025Visy is trialling its new insulation alternative to polystyrene, Visycell, which has been designed in Australia for food and beverage transportation applications.
Innovia Films RayoFloatT polyolefin sleeves
02 April, 2025Innovia launches its next-generation RayoFloat high shrink polyolefin sleeves.
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
31 March, 2025Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.
Re-In-Can-Ation project making Stone & Wood cans more sustainable
24 March, 2025Visy is working with Stone & Wood on a pilot project called Re-In-Can-Ation to make beer cans with 83% recycled content, locally in Qld.
Henkel Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus adhesive solution
20 March, 2025Henkel Adhesive Technologies has developed the Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus hot melt adhesive especially for high-speed machines for pharmaceutical packaging.
Registrations open for Australasian Packaging Conference
17 March, 2025Early-bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
Compostable packs for premium dates
04 March, 2025Sustainable packaging company Parkside has partnered with UK snack producer Lama to develop a home-compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari dates.
Parkside lidding film solutions
21 February, 2025Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.
Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
17 February, 2025Amcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic.
Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna
10 February, 2025Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna.
Recyclable cardboard boxes from Visy for Tassal prawns
06 February, 2025Visy has developed a purpose-built box for Tassal's prawns, which is recyclable and designed to maintain temperature and structural integrity when exposed to water.
