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.
Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
31 March, 2025Finalists 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, 2025Visy 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, 2025Henkel 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, 2025Early-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, 2025Sustainable 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, 2025Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.
Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
17 February, 2025Amcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic.
Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna
10 February, 2025Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna.
Recyclable cardboard boxes from Visy for Tassal prawns
06 February, 2025Visy has developed a purpose-built box for Tassal's prawns, which is recyclable and designed to maintain temperature and structural integrity when exposed to water.
Sidel StarLITE-R STILL rPET lightweight bottle base
31 January, 2025The StarLITE-R STILL is Sidel's high production speed 100% rPET lightweight bottle base for still products.
Innovia Films RayoFloat floatable shrink sleeve range
18 December, 2024Innovia has extended its range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves designed to support PET recycling.
Packaging technology scholarship program now open, closing 24 January
12 December, 2024The Australasian Bioplastics Association Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand is now open for applications until 24 January 2024.
Progress on sustainable packaging design
12 December, 2024The Australian Government will be seeking targeted views in early 2025 on proposed design changes for packaging — AFGC has welcomed the progress towards implementing consistent changes to packaging across Australia.
Pac Food PP EVOH Lined Sugarcane Trays
11 December, 2024Pac Food's PP EVOH trays are APCO-approved and recyclable without the need to remove the lining.
