Sweet smart: recyclable paper packaging for Smarties
29 January, 2021The Nestlé Smarties brand is now using recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide.
Aussies clean up at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards
18 January, 2021Seven Australian companies have won in the food and beverages categories at the WorldStar Global Packaging Awards.
Mars and Amcor announce recyclable rice pouch
11 January, 2021Mars Food has announced it will begin to use recyclable mono-polypropylene plastic (PP) for its microwavable rice pouches in 2021.
Tesco changes cheese packaging to reduce plastic
07 January, 2021Tesco has announced it will change the packaging of its home brand hard cheeses, saving 260 tonnes of plastic each year.
Amcor Eco-Tite R shrink bag
06 January, 2021Amcor's Eco-Tite R is a recycled, PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses.
2020 Bad Taste Food Awards 'winners'
30 November, 2020The annual Consumer NZ awards highlight the claims food manufacturers use to promote their products as being better choices than they really are.
Recycled and recyclable bread tags, launched by Tip Top
26 November, 2020A 100% recycled and 100% recyclable cardboard bread tag has been launched in Australia today by Tip Top.
Cadbury removes plastic trays from chocolate boxes
25 November, 2020Cadbury's parent company Mondelēz International will remove all plastic trays from its adult selection boxes in the UK and Ireland this Christmas.
Ecofriendly fruit package finalist in sustainability award
18 November, 2020A WA researcher was a finalist in a sustainability award for his eco-friendly bioplastic films designed to prolong the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
Zehnder steps up sustainable packaging and TVP products
18 November, 2020International packaging company Zehnder Technologies has announced its new range of textured vegetable protein (TVP) and sustainable packaging products.
Carton packaging: environmental study
18 November, 2020The study findings show that if all of Australia's F&B products were in cartons, the impact of packaging on climate change could be reduced by up to 12 times.
Mars to use circular PP plastic model in pet food brands
17 November, 2020Chemical manufacturer SABIC announced that its polypropylene (PP) film will be introduced in pet food brand packaging by pet food producer Mars, Incorporated.
KM Packaging Mono-material polypropylene lidding films
12 November, 2020KM Packaging has launched a range of mono-polymer material lidding films made from polypropylene (PP) that is designed for recyclability.
The future in sustainable food packaging — Paperseal
05 November, 2020Paperseal is part of G.Mondini's initiative to fundamentally rethink packaging systems to promote green packaging alternatives across the food industry.
Coca-Cola to make bottle from 100% recycled paper
04 November, 2020The initial prototype will help achieve the company's goal to create a paper bottle that can be recycled like any other type of paper.
