More awareness needed on health risks of obesity
13 December, 2017Food labelling, marketing and food policy initiatives could help reduce obesity rates and prevent negative health effects such as an increased risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
Six companies sued for unlawful use of patented packaging
21 November, 2017Windham Packaging LLC filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission after six companies used its patented breathable packaging without paying for it.
Woolies private label products to carry the new Australasian Recycling Label
16 November, 2017Woolworths is implementing an evidence-based, standardised labelling system designed to minimise consumer confusion about recycling across is own brand range.
Analysing resistant starch as a fibre: call for submissions
24 October, 2017Submissions are invited on an application to change the Food Standards Code to include a method of analysis for resistant starch (RS) as a fibre.
SPC set to benefit from new labelling requirements
12 October, 2017The Country of Origin Food Labelling Standards (CoOL) will be implemented on 1 July 2018, and they are expected to benefit Australian food and beverage companies such as SPC.
Fenugreen FreshPaper biodegradable paper
12 October, 2017FreshPaper by Fenugreen is a small piece of biodegradable paper infused with a combination of organic spices, which is designed to keep fruit and vegetables fresh for up to two to four times longer.
MPI concludes food packaging materials are safe
12 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyFrom tins to plastic, food packaging is a crucial part of the food production process. But are these materials ensuring the safety of our food? The simple answer is yes.
What's the difference between "Use by", "Display until" and "Best before"?
27 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyThe Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and Champions 12.3 are attempting to standardise food date labels worldwide by 2020 to prevent food waste.
G. Mondini Darfresh on Tray
26 September, 2017For food processors, keeping protein-based products — such as meat, seafood and poultry — fresh for as long as possible without using any additives is a huge challenge, but one that is being addressed by G. Mondini's Darfresh on Tray (D.O.T.) packaging technology.
Spin-welding technology creates shelf-stable probiotic beverages
26 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyKarma has used Emerson's spin-welding technology to create shelf-stable mix-to-drink probiotic beverages that will soon be available in the US consumer market.
Do you have to stick with smelly glue?
06 September, 2017Do adhesives have to be smelly? The short answer is "No".
GA used as oxygen scavenger in new bio-based packaging
05 September, 2017Researchers have produced a multilayer bio-based packaging film using gallic acid as an oxygen scavenger.
Xolution introduces its Relock system
04 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyXolution's Relock system is not only a resealable can that prevents spillages, but it also ensures the beverage remains carbonated for a longer period of time.
Smart labelling system detects fresh food
04 September, 2017 by Nichola MurphyPackaging research institute ITENE has developed Freshcode, which is a smart labelling system that provides a visual indicator guaranteeing the freshness of packaged chicken breasts.
One capsule or two — the new way to add milk to your coffee
21 August, 2017Researchers have developed a milk capsule that dissolves when placed in a hot drink. Not only does this reduce the consumption of packaging material, the capsules are easier to use than conventional plastic containers.
