Shrimple solution: making packaging from crustacean waste
13 February, 2020Prawn punnets and crab cling wrap could soon be a reality thanks to a plastic alternative innovation made from crustacean waste by three young Australian entrepreneurs.
Recyclable packaging solution for dry soup powder range
11 February, 2020Unilever has collaborated with packaging supplier Mondi to produce a recyclable polypropylene mono-material pouch for the Knorr dry soup powder range.
Star Stuff Group sustainable packaging solutions
01 February, 2020The Star Stuff Group has a range of sustainable packaging solutions that are 100% recyclable, 100% compostable and can be custom designed to user requirements.
Dual ovenable lidding film market to continue rising
31 January, 2020Future Market Insights has predicted an increase in demand from food manufacturers for dual ovenable lidding films, due to their packing convenience and safety.
Food packaging that's good enough to eat
31 January, 2020 by American Chemical SocietyEdible films and wrappers that are made from food are starting to attract attention from larger food and beverage companies.
Antimicrobial film created to stop pathogens in packaged meat
24 January, 2020Penn State has created a composite film fused with an antimicrobial that is slowly released to kill pathogens such as Salmonella in packaged meats.
Sumol+Compal Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton
20 January, 2020The Tetra Stelo Aseptic juice carton is recyclable and features an ergonomic design for ease of handling.
Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber
18 December, 2019The Mitsubishi AGELESS oxygen absorber satchet is now also available in a film form OMAC version that is suitable for pouches and liquids.
Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging
13 December, 2019The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry.
Eurotub tub and lid range
29 November, 2019The Eurotub tub and lid range comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 250 to 1000 g. The tubs are lightweight for product protection and ease of use.
Redesigning your packaging with the 5Rs
26 November, 2019 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are the three most important of the 5Rs when it comes to redesigning packaging to reduce environmental impacts.
Call for mandatory Health Star Ratings
19 November, 2019CHOICE is calling for mandatory Health Star Ratings on food products after research revealed that the rating system enables consumers to pick healthy foods.
Improving the shelf life of avocados, eco-plastic film research
14 November, 2019Curtin researchers have developed eco-friendly films that can prolong the shelf life of fruits such as avocados and provide environmental benefits.
Impacts of GMO labels on fresh produce demand
06 November, 2019As the US prepares for its new GMO food labelling laws, research shows that the labels have a halo effect on unlabelled fresh produce.
Clean-packaging trends of 2019
29 October, 2019From see-through packaging to improved supply chains, GlobalData has released the top APAC clean-packaging trends for 2019.
