Faerch Plast MAPET II mono packaging trays
24 April, 2015Faerch Plast has introduced containers created from MAPET II mono material.
A U-boat in a bottle
22 April, 2015German company U-Boot Getränke has launched a new mixed drink, thanks to an innovative packaging concept from Greiner Packaging.
Avery Dennison files patent infringement suit against UPM Raflatac
14 April, 2015Avery Dennison has filed a lawsuit in Germany against UPM Raflatac, asserting that Raflex MDO infringes Avery Dennison's patent on its Global MDO pressure-sensitive film product.
Tetra Pak reports growth despite difficult year
10 April, 2015Despite a difficult year, Tetra Pak has posted net sales of €10.9 billion, up 1.7% from 2013. The company saw strong growth in capital equipment and technical sales, offsetting a disappointing year for packaging material.
Liqui-Box receives innovation award for bulk food package
01 April, 2015Liqui-Box has received the Silver Award for Technical Innovation at the 2015 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards for its FlexAsept bulk food package.
AIP fellowship announced
30 March, 2015The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has awarded a fellowship to Dr Carol Lawrence, an environmental and sustainability specialist at UPM Raflatac Oceania.
AIP launches mentoring program
25 March, 2015The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in collaboration with Emberin, has announced the launch of the 'Drive Your Career' mentoring program, designed to support men and women to reach their potential in the food, beverage, manufacturing and packaging industries.
Orora secures Fonterra contract with $20m investment in production upgrade
23 March, 2015Orora will build a $20 million dairy bag production line to supply multiwalled dairy bags to Fonterra's New Zealand milk powder operations under a new supply agreement.
ALDI ditches cans for cartons for organic vegies
23 March, 2015ALDI Süd has bypassed traditional metal cans, opting to package its organic vegetable range in combisafe cartons.
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.
