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.
Best Before, food waste reduction and bottom lines
25 May, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseTesco's has announced that it is removing 'Best Before' dates on nearly 70 selected fruit and vegetable lines to "help cut down on food waste".
Jet Technologies cask for beverages and liquid products
09 May, 2018Jet Technologies' cask is suitable for all types of drinks and offers a high preservation quality.
Tetra Pak turns to paper straws
01 May, 2018In an attempt to address the issue of plastic waste, Tetra Pak is working to replace plastic straws used in its small drinks cartons with paper ones.
Ball develops colourful can lids
01 May, 2018Ball Corporation's Cameo End Printing allows customers to differentiate their product from competitors by brightening up the lids on their recyclable aluminium cans from Ball.
Consumers drink more when alcoholic drinks labelled as low strength
30 April, 2018A study found the lower the alcohol strength labelled on the drink, the higher the total amount of drink consumed.
Australian coffee cups win international awards
26 April, 2018Australian-owned paper and board manufacturer Detpak has been recognised for its new series of hot cups at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Seattle.
Gualapack sustainable flexible packaging solutions
23 April, 2018The Australian Pouch Company is working with Gualapack to offer a comprehensive range of sustainable flexible packaging solutions.
Brewers call for pregnancy warnings on all alcoholic beverages
23 April, 2018The Brewers Association of Australia has been proactive in adopting pregnancy warning labels and is now criticising others' delay in following suit.
Gualapack bio-based spouts and caps
23 April, 2018Gualapack has developed a range of spouts and caps made exclusively of bio-sourced polymers.
Woolcool insulated packaging for temperature-sensitive goods
17 April, 2018Made of 100% sheep's wool, a renewable resource that is biodegradable, sustainable and compostable, Woolcool's insulated packaging product can be used for transporting temperature-sensitive goods such as food, beverages, veterinary and human pharmaceuticals.
Riviana benefits from packaging design service
16 April, 2018Task recently worked with Riviana to rebrand the Always Fresh line of products, halving the time from the previous process and at half the budgeted spend.
