Sirane Sira-ServT nylon liners for food processing and catering
16 March, 2015Sirane's Sira-ServT range includes nylon-based materials for lining vats, saucepans, pots and chafing dishes; materials for hot-fill; hot shortening bags for disposing of cooking oil; and liners for rotisseries and hot food counters.
ASTM invites feedback on revisions to packaging test standard
05 March, 2015An ASTM International committee is encouraging input from users as it makes major revisions to a standard that tests packaging for many consumer products and other goods.
TCL Packaging micro-perforated lidding films for soft fruits
03 March, 2015TCL Packaging has developed micro-perforated printed lidding films for soft fruits.
Cork v Zork: sparkling wine closure trial commences
03 February, 2015The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) has commenced a commercial benchmarking trial for sparkling wine closures.
Coveris Freshlife fresh produce packaging
27 January, 2015Coveris has launched its Freshlife range of fresh produce packaging, which is suitable for a range of produce categories including soft fruit, berries, tomatoes, mushrooms and potatoes.
Zip-Pak's consumer-centric resealable solutions including Vector, Fragrance-Zip and Slider Select
22 January, 2015ITW- Zip-Pak has released a range of consumer-centric resealable solutions particularly suited to the Australian and New Zealand food markets and consumers.
Innopack Global packaging material supplier
20 January, 2015Innopack Global is a provider of fully decorated polypropylene pails, decorated tinplate boxes and cans, and printed die-cut cartons, all in minimum order quantities shipped from the company's facilities in China.
Milliken Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent for polypropylene
13 January, 2015Milliken's Millad NX 8000 clarifying agent for polypropylene (PP) increases the aesthetics of current PP materials, allowing even thicker parts to approach the clarity of glass or amorphous polymers.
Foster Packaging Flat Bottom Pouch
22 December, 2014Foster Packaging has developed the Flat Bottom Pouch, combining the features of the Quad Seal Bag and the Self Standing Pouch.
KM Packaging Services steam venting film
16 December, 2014KM Packaging Services has launched a steam venting product for ovenable meals and snacks.
Study examines transfer of packaging ink to food
10 December, 2014A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Dyes and Pigments investigates the migration of printing inks from food contact materials (FCMs).
UPM Raflatac 149 DF deep-freeze adhesive for food-safe labelling
04 December, 2014UPM Raflatac has launched 149 DF deep-freeze adhesive for the European market.
"A weak skim latte - no gravity thanks"
02 December, 2014Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) may soon have access to the simple pleasure of a daily espresso, thanks to a new cup designed specifically to defy the low-gravity environment.
Sirane Smart-Release microwave multi-compartment steam-cooking bag
26 November, 2014Sirane Smart-Release is a microwave multi-compartment steam-cooking bag which allows the retailer to keep food separate until the moment during cooking they want it to combine.
High BPA? Could be the receipt, not the packaging
29 October, 2014Research shows that using skincare products dramatically increases the absorption of BPA from cash register receipts.
