Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

2022 APPMA Awards of Excellence winners announced

23 May, 2022

Winners of the national awards program for Australia's packaging and processing industry were announced during AUSPACK 2022 last week.


Compostable packs for organic apples

11 May, 2022

Australian produce supplier R&R Smith is adopting TIPA's home-compostable packs for its organic apples.


'Berry-good' resealable packaging with tamper-evident seal

29 April, 2022

A New Zealand grower and supplier of fresh strawberries and raspberries found a resealable packaging solution to meet its tamper-evident security requirements.


Here are the finalists for the APPMA Awards of Excellence

29 April, 2022

Finalists in the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence have been announced.


Caspak bamboo tray for Hagen's Organics meat deliveries

22 April, 2022

Caspak partners with Hagen’s Organics to launch the Fibre MAP Tray made from FSC Certified bamboo.


First Press Coffee — taking steps for a more sustainable future with Biogone

17 March, 2022

First Press Coffee is using landfill-biodegradable plastics from Biogone for its pallet wrap.


ARANOW single-dose packaging solutions machinery

14 March, 2022

ARANOW has a wide range of machinery for producing stick packs, sachets and shaped pouches.


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.


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.


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.


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