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.
MECAPACK SKINFRESH vacuum skin packaging
24 July, 2018SKINFRESH packs made on MECAPACK thermoformers and tray sealers envelop the product like an outer skin.
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.
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.
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.
