Beyond claggy glue!
19 November, 2015 by Michael B Halley, FAIPAt a recent meeting of the AIP, three presentations were delivered on self-adhesive labels.
Amcor acquires Encon's preform manufacturing business
05 November, 2015Amcor 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, 2015With 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, 2015The 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, 2015Walki 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, 2015Tetra 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, 2015South 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
