Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

Biodegradable packaging solution that's berry good

15 May, 2025

A completely biodegradable packaging solution has been developed by researchers at the University of Queensland as an alternative to plastic for strawberry punnets.


Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop moulded fibre-based food packaging solutions

12 May, 2025

The partnership combines Metsä Group's three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor's high-barrier film liners.


Aussie packaging innovations shortlisted for WorldStar awards

05 May, 2025

Two winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards.


Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition

29 April, 2025

Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging.


Digital product passport to drive transparency and sustainability

29 April, 2025

The packaging industry is facing a dual challenge of requiring resource efficiency and transparency — could a digital product passport provide a solution?


Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand

16 April, 2025

Visy 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, 2025

The 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, 2025

Visy 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, 2025

Innovia launches its next-generation RayoFloat high shrink polyolefin sleeves.


Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced

31 March, 2025

Finalists 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, 2025

Visy 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, 2025

Henkel 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, 2025

Early-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, 2025

Sustainable 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, 2025

Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.


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