Class Plastics Anti-Glug Pouring System
07 September, 2015The Anti-Glug Pouring System is suitable for the industrial cleaning, agricultural and food sectors.
What are the risks posed by trace heavy metals in plastics?
27 August, 2015The trace amounts of toxic substances used to make plastics don't contaminate the food or beverage products they contain at a significant level and pose no immediate threat to consumers, according to recent Iowa State University research.
Biodegradable fruit and vegie bags mandatory in France
12 August, 2015France has introduced a law to make bio-based, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory.
Innovia Films NatureFlex NK Matt film
05 August, 2015Innovia Films has released NatureFlex NK Matt, a compostable cellulose-based packaging film.
Food-based slippery coating delivers every last drop of mayonnaise
16 July, 2015LiquiGlide's slippery coating will be used in packaging for mayonnaise products, under a licensing agreement with European consumer goods company Orkla.
Heineken looks to reinvigorate brand with groovy new can
16 July, 2015Heineken is seeking to rejuvenate its sales by replacing the iconic 'keg' can with a new design, aimed at re-energising the brand's shelf presence in the competitive retail market.
Pure-Pak gable top cartons for UHT milk
10 July, 2015Elopak's E-PS120A aseptic filling machine is now able to support the use of the aseptic Pure-Pak gable top carton for UHT milk.
Luxury packaging for premium feta
25 June, 2015Pure Dairy and Coles selected the new lacquer options from Verstraete IML to package their aged Greek feta.
First gable top carton for UHT milk
18 June, 2015Arla Foods has launched the first long-life milk brand in an aseptic gable top carton.
Customised pack for premium ice-cream
16 June, 2015A Norwegian producer has launched a premium brand of ice-cream in a distinctive, customised pack.
Commemorative BioCups support Indigenous programs
10 June, 2015To celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and NAIDOC Week (5-12 July), Qantas has released two limited edition inflight coffee cups for both weeks.
First PET bottle made entirely from plants
05 June, 2015The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world's first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials.
BOPP film with mineral oil barrier
04 June, 2015Innovia Films' Propafilm RCU is suitable for packaging products such as chocolate and confectionery.
Scientists develop recyclable thermoset
28 May, 2015Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Idaho have developed a process to make a thermoset plastic that can be reshaped and re-used.
Cheese packaging helps fight food waste
20 May, 2015US cheese manufacturer BelGioioso sought a packaging solution that was suitable for its Mild Provolone bulk sizes sold at club stores.
