Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

Scientists raise compostable container safety concerns

19 April, 2023

Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals.


Parkside mono-polymer laminated film

06 April, 2023

Parkside mono-polymer laminated film is manufactured from polypropylene substrates and can be utilised in a wide range of packaging formats.


Smooth ramp-up of local production of packaging trays

05 April, 2023

Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil has ramped up production of Smoothwall trays at its local plant in Melbourne, to meet the growing demand.


Henkel TECHNOMELT Supra Cool Adhesives

01 April, 2023

Henkel's TECHNOMELT Supra Cool Adhesives are suitable for the packaging industry.


New gluing process service on display at interpack

29 March, 2023

Robatech is announcing its new gluing process service called GreenSaver at the interpack fair in Düsseldorf from 4–10 May 2023.


Chemicals in labels may affect food, study shows

29 March, 2023

A Canadian study has shown that fresh produce can be contaminated with BPA-like chemicals found in food labels.


Inner coating for food cans developed using tomato waste

24 March, 2023

A team of researchers has developed resin to coat the inner surface of metal food packaging, using a by-product from tomato sauce processing.


Glass vs aluminium: what's best for beer packaging?

22 March, 2023

The answer is more complicated than you think and depends on the type of beer — researchers study the impact of packaging on two types of ale.


AIP Australasian Packaging Conference program revealed

15 March, 2023

The upcoming conference program has been curated to deliver a two-day educational program that will cover a range of topics relating to the theme 2025 & BEYOND.


Rayoface AWPMatt matt white coated BOPP film

13 March, 2023

The matt white synthetic paper is suitable for use with all large-format, wide-edge leading, linerless applications mainly in the dairy, meat and fish industries.


UNITED CAPS 23 H-PAK tethered closure for carton packaging

10 March, 2023

UNITED CAPS introduces the 23 H-PAK tethered closure for carton packaging, which can seamlessly integrate with existing processes.


FDA calls for comment on plant-based milk label guidance

08 March, 2023

The FDA recommends that plant-based products labelled with "milk" in their names, such as soy milk, should include a voluntary nutrient statement showing how it compares to milk.


Keeping it fresh with a top-sealed tray format

03 March, 2023

The top-sealed food tray format has grown in popularity due to its convenience and the protection it provides for food as it travels along the supply chain.


What's in a label for plant-based milk?

02 March, 2023

Some people believe plant-based and dairy milks are nutritionally similar, but that's not the case, according to Melissa Wright at Virginia Tech.


AkzoNobel BPA-Ni and NexGen packaging coatings

15 February, 2023

AkzoNobel Packaging Coatings has revealed its next-generation product portfolio to distinguish its new BPA-Ni and NexGen coatings from its legacy products.


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