Sirane Life+ packaging system to extend shelf life for fruit
18 July, 2017Life+ from Sirane offers shelf-life extension for fruit by combining various elements into one complete packaging solution, including an anti-mist punnet tray, packaging films and absorbent technology.
Antimicrobial and biodegradable packaging
07 July, 2017Cutting down packaging waste and reducing the number of foodborne illnesses are both prime concerns for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Market leader for rigid and flexible films
05 July, 2017Having completed its acquisition of Linpac, the Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Group is now the worldwide leader in the rigid and flexible film market, with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion.
What is 'healthy'?
30 June, 2017 by Janette WoodhouseProduct names and brands often contain the word 'healthy' and 'healthy' is often splashed across packaging and advertising — but what does 'healthy' mean?
Digital Ink Technologies POLYtrust edible UV invisible and visible inks
13 June, 2017POLYtrust edible UV invisible and visible inks offer growers or wholesalers the ability to print with HACCP certified edible inks that can be either invisible or visible to the consumer.
Portability, pourability and reclosability
25 May, 2017The Zip-Pak Pour & Lok flexible packing solution gave Giant Sunflower Seeds a boost in production capacity, improved processing speeds and less scrap and downtime.
Nature MultiPack granted interim EPBP approval
25 May, 2017The technical committee of the European PET Bottle Platform (EBPB) ran tests on Nature MultiPack, with results that demonstrate the adhesive dots used in the MultiPack have minimal impact on the colour and properties of the resulting rPET.
Cryovac shrink films
18 May, 2017Cryovac OptiDure vacuum shrink technology ensures that bone in puncture is a thing of the past and packs do not leak.
Schur Star Box Bag
15 May, 2017The Schur Star Box Bag is used for Kelsen's Pepperidge Farm American Cookies brand. The cookies are placed in paper cups, then placed in protective carton inserts and packed into the bag.
ACCC tightening country of origin labels
12 May, 2017The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is advising businesses to check their country of origin labels to ensure they comply with the Australian Consumer Law.
Tetra Pak packages approved by the Swedish Rheumatism Association
11 May, 2017Five additional Tetra Pak packages have been certified by the Swedish Rheumatism Association (SRA) for their ease of use.
Clever electronic cap
08 May, 2017Pillsy has devised a smart cap that can let you know when to take your drugs, stop you double dipping and even send alerts to relatives if you are being recalcitrant.
Cricket flour energy bar pack wins sustainability award
20 April, 2017A compostable pack for an energy bar made from powdered cricket flour has won the Best Sustainable category in the World Food Innovation Awards 2017.
Longer shelf life, less waste, better shelf appeal and better for the environment
12 April, 2017Don KRC Fresh Division (part of George Weston Foods) wanted to increase its exports but realised that it needed a packaging system that would enable its quality products to remain fresh for longer if this was to be achieved.
Aluminium drink bottles becoming trendy
12 April, 2017The Schuler Group has partnered with Japanese specialist in DWI bottle cans, TMC, to cater to the growing popularity of aluminium bottles.
