Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

Beyond claggy glue!

19 November, 2015 by Michael B Halley, FAIP

At a recent meeting of the AIP, three presentations were delivered on self-adhesive labels.


Amcor acquires Encon's preform manufacturing business

05 November, 2015

Amcor has announced the acquisition of privately owned Encon's preform manufacturing business for US$55 million.


Maple water company chooses wood-based packaging

21 October, 2015

With a product positioning built around natural health and environmental responsibility, it made sense to Drink Maple to package its product in carton packs manufactured from approximately 75% wood, a renewable resource.


Insourcing PET bottle production pays off

15 October, 2015

The decision by a German mineral water bottling plant to procure its own stretch blow moulder from KHS will pay off in just two years.


Walki Pack MOST polymer laminate packaging with mineral-oil barrier

13 October, 2015

Walki has developed Walki Pack MOST (Mineral Oil Safe Technology), a polymer laminate packaging product that provides a barrier against mineral-oil contamination.


Tetra Pak helps customers meet enriched dairy demand

30 September, 2015

Tetra Evero Aseptic can now be used for drink categories such as enriched ambient white milk and dairy alternatives, thanks to a new barrier material in the carton top.


Compostable packaging selected for eco-friendly kids' snacks

25 September, 2015

South African company KiddieKix has chosen Innovia Films' NatureFlex compostable packaging for its all-natural children's health products.


Class Plastics Anti-Glug Pouring System

07 September, 2015

The 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, 2015

The 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, 2015

France has introduced a law to make bio-based, biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags mandatory.


Innovia Films NatureFlex NK Matt film

05 August, 2015

Innovia Films has released NatureFlex NK Matt, a compostable cellulose-based packaging film.


Heineken looks to reinvigorate brand with groovy new can

16 July, 2015

Heineken 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.


Food-based slippery coating delivers every last drop of mayonnaise

16 July, 2015

LiquiGlide's slippery coating will be used in packaging for mayonnaise products, under a licensing agreement with European consumer goods company Orkla.


Pure-Pak gable top cartons for UHT milk

10 July, 2015

Elopak'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, 2015

Pure Dairy and Coles selected the new lacquer options from Verstraete IML to package their aged Greek feta.


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