Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

Global treaty to end plastic pollution welcomed by food industry

04 March, 2022

A UN resolution to end plastic pollution and develop an international legally binding agreement to cover the whole life cycle of plastic has been endorsed by 175 nations.


Biogone plastic smart alternatives range

04 March, 2022

Biogone has a wide range of cost-effective, landfill-biodegradable and home-compostable packaging and shipping materials.


Absortech Absorgel Hanging desiccant

25 February, 2022

The Absorgel Hanging desiccant is Absortech's premium shipping container desiccant.


Finding the right sustainable box for Ferrero Rocher

07 February, 2022

Ferrero has collaborated with Milliken & Company to find the right material for the iconic Ferrero Rocher transparent boxes.


Microwave packaging concept for potatoes with added spice

04 February, 2022

Danish Kildespring has launched a new potato range in SchurStar Zip-Pop microwavable bags that can be ready to serve in eight minutes.


Organic winery toasting sustainable packaging success

03 February, 2022

Rosnay Organic Wines embraces sustainable methods of packaging with Biogone.


Life cycle assessment (LCA) can guide sustainable packaging design

01 February, 2022 by Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Packaging Design, Nerida Kelton, Australian Institute of Packaging

To optimise circular and sustainable design, packaging technologists need to look at the potential environmental impacts of the product across its lifetime.


Australia and NZ: 2nd in the world at Worldstar Packaging Awards

17 January, 2022

Australian and New Zealand companies have won 27 awards across 12 categories at the 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards; second in the world behind Germany.


Researchers develop antimicrobial food packaging

14 January, 2022

The packaging is able to kill commonly encountered bacteria that are harmful to human health, and can keep food fresher than other options.


French cream capped by Tetra Pak

13 January, 2022

Tetra Pak's new caps integrating attributed recycled polymers have been chosen by French cream brand Elle & Vire, part of Elvir’s portfolio.


Avoid leaving a bitter aftertaste

27 October, 2021

Before restaurateurs and fresh food providers charge ahead choosing an e-commerce packaging solution, there are a few considerations to keep in mind.


Henkel Technomelt Supra 7220 PS Easyflow palletising adhesive packaging format

22 October, 2021

The palletising adhesive packaging format from Henkel is designed to optimise sustainability and logistics efficiency for pallet handling.


Henkel Technomelt Supra 90 hot melt adhesive

22 October, 2021

The Technomelt Supra 90 hot melt adhesive is suitable for packaging products in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.


Nestlé rolls out its 80% recycled aluminium capsules

22 October, 2021

Nestlé has announced it is increasing the use of recycled materials across its café-inspired coffee portfolio.


​Sustainable coffee: inside and out

18 October, 2021 by Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); Vice President – Save Food Packaging & Food Waste – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

Consumers are expecting their coffee to be sustainable inside and out, starting with the way it is grown all the way through to how it is packaged. Read about three winning packaging designs...


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