A targeted shift towards sustainable packaging
25 July, 2019 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)Nerida Kelton provides some advice on how businesses should be preparing to meet Australia's 2025 National Packaging Targets.
Traffic light labels on food products to reverse obesity?
16 July, 2019A recent study reveals traffic light labels on food products in cafeterias help employees make consistent healthy choices, potentially reversing rising obesity.
Packaging with built-in preservatives
01 July, 2019As consumers demand a reduction in food additives, Cornell University research is underway to improve 'active packaging' that reduces the need for preservatives.
Mondi recyclable polypropylene film
28 June, 2019Mondi has created a recyclable polypropylene film that is suitable for the thermoforming of flexible films for modified atmosphere packaging and vacuum packaging.
Meet Millie: glass bottle boosts nutritional understanding
17 June, 2019Millie is a 250 mL glass bottle designed to contain precisely two servings of fruit in the form of no sugar added fruit juice.
Common ergonomic errors in food packaging
11 June, 2019 by Miguel Campos, AdvantaFrom opening to serving, the ergonomics of food packaging can sometimes be the difference between a product's failure and success.
Jet Technologies SUBR F7 biodegradable wine cork
03 June, 2019Jet Technologies, in partnership with Vinventions, has released the SUBR F7 biodegradable wine cork.
Fixing the flaws of food health star ratings
03 June, 2019 by Nichola MurphyResearch has revealed that Australia's Health Star Rating system is flawed, as products high in salt, sugar and fat score too highly due to loopholes in the algorithm.
Shoppers want convenience, not sustainability
29 May, 2019 by Miguel Campos, Export Sales ManagerAs supermarket giant Tesco axes fresh food counters at 90 of its stores, Miguel Campos at Advanta explains why this isn’t a demonstration of cutting costs, but adapting to customer needs.
Trident chewing gum packaging
23 May, 2019A chewing gum package was designed for Mondelēz International using the 100 mL Pharma bottle from RPC Market Rasen and the Pharma Secure closure from RPC Massmould.
Select Equip sustainable packaging solutions
13 May, 2019Select Equip and its suppliers have been focusing on sustainability for the last few years, introducing flexible, innovative packaging systems that have been developed by engineers to reduce scrap waste, weigh accurately and package efficiently.
Jet Technologies recyclable sparkling wine hoods
06 May, 2019The Jet Technologies recyclable sparkling wine hood is made from 100% biocompatible material.
Busting the myth about microwaving aluminium
25 April, 2019 by Miguel Campos, AdvantaMiguel Campos of food packaging supplier Advanta explains how to safely use aluminium packaging in a household microwave.
SIG aseptic cartons using ASI-certified aluminium foil
24 April, 2019SIG is now using foil certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its aseptic carton packs.
Easter eggs: hunting for a solution to excessive packaging
18 April, 2019 by Elliot Woolley, Loughborough UniversitySo which Easter tradition came first? The packaging or the egg? The answer is of course not that surprising (it's the egg).
