Edible packaging getting closer to reality
11 June, 2025Using milk protein and cellulose derived from plants, Penn State researchers have developed thin fibres that could hold potential for creating edible food packaging, and more.
A fresh take on strawberry punnets launched at Hort Connections
04 June, 2025Perfection Fresh has partnered with Detpak to launch a new strawberry packaging designed to maximise freshness and shelf appeal in the berry aisle.
Sustainable packaging a key strategy and bottleneck for F&B brands: new research
28 May, 2025A new white paper from Avery Dennison explores how innovative pressure-sensitive labels can help enable packaging circularity throughout the value chain.
Balancing packaging waste and food waste through data-driven design
22 May, 2025 by Timothy Grant, Director of Lifecycles and Beatriz Reutter, Senior LCA Scientist, Lifecycles (owners and operators of PIQET)*While there has been considerable focus on reducing packaging waste, it's important to recognise the benefits of reducing food waste through data-driven packaging design.
KHS Factor 100 PET lightweight bottle
21 May, 2025KHS has engineered one of the world's lightest PET bottles for still beverages.
Biodegradable packaging solution that's berry good
15 May, 2025A 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, 2025The 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, 2025Two winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards.
Digital product passport to drive transparency and sustainability
29 April, 2025The packaging industry is facing a dual challenge of requiring resource efficiency and transparency — could a digital product passport provide a solution?
Report highlights priority areas for F&B sector's packaging transition
29 April, 2025Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift towards more eco-friendly packaging.
Visy smashes recycled glass content target in New Zealand
16 April, 2025Visy 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, 2025The 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, 2025Visy 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, 2025Innovia launches its next-generation RayoFloat high shrink polyolefin sleeves.
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
31 March, 2025Finalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.
