Improving the quality of fresh-cut fruit
10 August, 2018Researchers from the ARC Training Centre for Innovative Horticultural Products are analysing how to improve the quality and shelf life of cubed watermelon.
Schur Star microwavable bag
07 August, 2018Patatas Hijolusa used Schur Star's microwavable bag to bring BabyPat on the market in a practical stand-up bag with a lean, stylish design ensuring high exposure at POS.
SIG Heat&Go microwaveable carton for hot drinks
27 July, 2018SIG's Heat&Go aseptic carton pack is aluminium free and can be heated in the microwave in a vending machine, store, cafe, home or office.
Revitalising a premium organic milk
25 July, 2018An organic milk with a higher protein content, better taste and refreshed look is appealing to Chinese millennials.
Crabs and trees help replace plastic packaging
24 July, 2018Researchers have developed a sustainable packaging wrap by spraying alternating layers of chitin nanofibres found in shellfish and cellulose nanocrystals found in wood pulp.
MECAPACK SKINFRESH vacuum skin packaging
24 July, 2018SKINFRESH packs made on MECAPACK thermoformers and tray sealers envelop the product like an outer skin.
Screw this cork business
24 July, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseAccording to the Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR), 88% of the world's top wines are sealed with corks.
Low-cost, sustainable option for food packaging
17 July, 2018A large-scale manufacturing process using cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as advanced barrier coatings for food packaging is available for licensing.
Omni PerformX and VentX ranges of reinforced stretch wraps
04 July, 2018Omni claims its reinforced VentX and PerformX films will reduce stretch wrap usage by over 50%. Not only does halving film usage significantly reduce wrapping costs, it reduces environmental impact.
Expand CoOL to foodservice says SIA
02 July, 2018"What about foodservice?" — Seafood Industry Australia wants foodservice establishments to notify diners where their seafood came from.
CoOL labelling mandatory from 1 July
26 June, 2018Be warned — Country of Origin food labelling becomes mandatory in Australia from 1 July and the ACCC will be checking to ensure businesses are complying.
The future is flexible
22 June, 2018Consumers want convenience, easy openiing, resealability, easy to store, light weight, good for the environment — all of which flexible packaging delivers.
Sipping champagne in space
13 June, 2018 by Nichola MurphyMaison Mumm's new champagne bottle and glass will allow astronauts and other space travellers to sip champagne in zero gravity.
Scent permeation through induction-sealed closure liner
12 June, 2018A patent has been granted to Tekni-Plex for its Sniff Seal technology, which is the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner.
Junk food should have graphic warnings: study
29 May, 2018Graphic warnings on unhealthy foods, like the ones used on cigarette packaging, may encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
