Lion to shrink its plastic usage on beer packaging
02 September, 2021Australasian brewer Lion has pledged to eliminate plastic shrink-wrap from beer packaging within two years and transition away from plastic labels on beer bottles within the next decade.
DW Reusables Bottlebee reusable bottlebridge
23 August, 2021DW Reusables' Bottlebee is a reusable bottlebridge designed to reduce waste and emissions.
Multisteps Industries meat and seafood trays
06 August, 2021Multisteps Industries has introduced a range of meat and seafood trays, which is compatible with all leading tray sealing platforms.
Paper alternative for blister tablet packaging wins award
30 July, 2021Syntegon and Huhtamaki develop a sustainable paper alternative to plastic blisters for tablets and capsules, which has won a German Packaging Award.
The importance of wine closure selection
29 July, 2021Different wines are suited to different wine closures, and the selection of closures can have an impact on a wine’s taste, quality and shelf-life.
Paper bag developed for Irish spuds
27 July, 2021Mondi collaborated with a food packaging specialist to develop an innovative paper bag with a bio-based coating for potatoes.
Serving up aluminium-free paper-based packaging
23 July, 2021Mondi and Unilever have jointly developed a recyclable, paper-based packaging solution for one of Unilever's UK food brands.
Packaging as a marketing tool
20 July, 2021 by Nerida Kelton MAIP Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); Vice President – Save Food Packaging & Food Waste – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)For packaging to stand out it needs to be 'different' and innovative. Take a look at a couple of 'Marketing Design of the Year' category finalists for PIDA 2021.
Absortech Groups Absorpole shipping desiccant
19 July, 2021The Absorpole from Absortech Groups is a carbon-neutral desiccant, which is suitable for use in containers being transported.
Packaging technique to extend the shelf life of fish
13 July, 2021Parx Materials has created an antimicrobial packaging technique to keep fish fresher for longer.
KM Packaging shaped stand-up pouch range
12 July, 2021KM Packaging has added pre-made stand-up shaped pouches to its product range.
FSANZ calls for comment on electrolyte drink labelling
06 July, 2021Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on proposed changes to the regulation of electrolyte drinks.
Ecolean wins Worldstar awards with lightweight packaging
22 June, 2021Ecolean won the beverage category for its Ecolean Air packaging together with Australian customer Bannister Downs Dairy's flavoured beverages.
Packaging film to keep strawberries fresh
18 June, 2021Canadian researchers have developed a packaging film made from shellfish shells that can keep strawberries fresh for up to 12 days.
Mushroom packaging: biodegradable alternative to polystyrene
17 June, 2021 by Jordan Flagal*How can mushrooms be an ally in creating a biodegradable alternative to polystyrene?
