Smart packaging designed to leave nothing behind
18 April, 2019 by Alan Adams, Sustainability Director, APACThe food packaging industry is busy redesigning, reinventing and challenging the status quo in order to develop smarter packaging.
AUSPACK 2019 was biggest event yet
11 April, 2019AUSPACK 2019, which wrapped up in Melbourne at the end of March, has been hailed as a success, with a 25% increase in the number of visitors to nearly 8000.
Health claims on kids' food are confusing
08 April, 2019Researchers are calling for stricter regulations on food product labelling and marketing in the children's food market to avoid confusion and reduce the rising rates of childhood obesity.
KHS FreshSafe PET technology
29 March, 2019KHS's FreshSafe PET technology offers a wafer-thin protective layer of chemically pure glass on the inside wall of the PET container.
Dolav DFLC large pallet box
25 March, 2019Dolav Plastic Products has developed the Dolav DFLC, a large pallet box that can be disassembled into five components — four sides and a base — and folded flat when empty.
Improving the shelf life of raspberries
18 March, 2019Food scientists are researching packaging and processing methods using the latest technologies to improve the shelf life of the delicate raspberry.
Undeclared allergens main culprit of recalls
15 March, 2019Of the 100 Australian food recalls in 2018, 46 were due to undeclared allergens, according to data from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).
Tetra Classic Aseptic 65ml Cube package
14 March, 2019The dimensions of the Tetra Classic Aseptic 65ml Cube package have been designed to allow every six packages to form a cube, optimising the use of space in distribution and storage.
Volpak Standcap pouch packaging technology
14 March, 2019The Volpak Standcap lightweight, inverted convenience pouch solution can be used for a variety of products, including dairy creamy products, sauces and condiments.
Fonts count for healthy food perception
26 February, 2019The font used in menus and labels can convey a lot more than just the words.
Europe relooking at phthalates in food contact materials
26 February, 2019EFSA is launching a public consultation on the draft update of its 2005 risk assessments of five phthalates that can be used in food contact items.
Brambles to sell its re-usable plastic containers business
25 February, 2019Brambles has announced plans to sell its IFCO re-usable plastic containers business for US$2.51 billion.
Nestlé joins initiative to build compostable to-go cup
25 February, 2019As part of the NextGen Cup Challenge, Nestlé is joining forces with other industry partners to help build a fully recyclable, compostable fibre cup.
Jet Technologies aseptic packaging solution for long-life food
22 February, 2019Jet Technologies has released an aseptic packaging solution designed to maximise the storage and shelf life of thermally sterilised food products.
Anderson Wholesale Packaging’s EZY BREATHE Stretch
20 February, 2019EZY BREATHE Stretch is used like conventional film but its reinforced vent holes allows air to circulate inside the pallet.
