Tetra Evero Aseptic 1 L carton bottle for milk
30 June, 2011The Tetra Evero Aseptic is a 1 L aseptic carton bottle for milk. The bottle combines the easy handling and pouring of a bottle with the environmental and cost advantages of a carton.
Label Power Stone Paper Labels
30 June, 2011Stone Paper is said to be a natural product manufactured from calcium carbonate which is a by-product of limestone quarrying. The calcium carbonate is ground into a fine white chalk powder and blended with a non-toxic resin to create Stone Paper.
Krones LitePac pack strapping
30 June, 2011Krones LitePac pack strapping is used for PET secondary packaging. The product is designed to provide a resource-economical alternative to film-wrapped shrink packs.
BASF Uvinul 4050 FF monomeric hindered amine light stabiliser (HALS)
30 June, 2011The Uvinul 4050 FF is a monomeric hindered amine light stabiliser (HALS) which is registered for food contact in polymer applications. The product is compliant with EU Directive 2002/72/EC as last amended in Regulation (EC) No 975/2009 and with Food-Contact Notification (FCN) 647 in the US.
Putting a twist on beer packaging
22 June, 2011 byGage Roads Brewing Co has partnered with glass packaging maker O-I to launch the first application of internal embossing in Australia. The product has shown good results in the US already, where Miller Light has used the unique packaging technique to boost the market share, by around 6%, of it’s previously declining sales brand beer. Gage Roads Brewing Co is hoping for the same type of success for its award-winning beer and to help secure its place as a strong contender in the Australian beer market.
The future of Australia’s packaging industry
31 May, 2011 by Pierre Pienaar*Any packaging consultant would love the gift of prophesying but, sans that, there are some clear trends that have emerged in the packaging industry which warrant serious attention if participants in this very important sector of the market are to keep up with change.
From the idea to the bottle
31 May, 2011They’re required to look great, feel good, to be light and nonetheless stable, and also possess a high recognition value into the bargain. We’re talking about PET beverage bottles. A successful design for a beer, water or soft-drinks bottle is always preceded by a process of exciting complexity.
Ardagh aluminium beverage bottle
24 May, 2011 byThe Ardagh Group now produces aluminium beverage bottles at its facility in Taree, NSW. Ardagh took the decision to extend the Taree aluminium portfolio from aerosols to aluminium bottles after its research identified an opportunity to enter a niche, but growing, market segment.
More companies band together against advertising of high-fructose corn syrup as 'corn sugar'
24 May, 2011More US sugar companies and trade associations have joined a lawsuit to stop the corn processors from marketing high-fructose corn syrup as a 'natural' product.
O-I glass olive oil bottles
23 May, 2011 byOwens-Illinois has introduced locally manufactured glass olive oil bottles in Australia.
Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable package format
18 May, 2011 byThe Zip360 is resealable package format provides consumer convenience and shelf impact for a wide range of markets. It has a flexible pouch format featuring a wide opening and pour-spout functionality making it suitable for a number of applications. The packaging enables graphics around the entire surface area of the pouch, to maximise shelf impact at the point of purchase.
Bericap Push Pull sports cap
17 May, 2011 bySports caps provide a solution for ‘on-the-go’ consumption and a quick-close option. The next-generation Bericap Push Pull sports cap fulfills such requests and, in addition, requires no aluminium and provides a high flow rate.
Nativia biobased packaging film
15 May, 2011 byNativia is a biodegradable and compostable packaging film developed from Taghleef Industries, Europe. It is produced from 100% renewable sources; has European certification for compostability; is EU compliant with food contact regulations; and is available in transparent and metallised versions and range of thicknesses.
Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology
11 May, 2011 byThe Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology is suitable for both low- and high-acid aseptic beverage packages.
Wulftec FAST film feeding system
28 April, 2011 byWulftec has FAST, a film feeding system which accurately delivers film to the pallet without reacting to demand. FAST stands for Force Anticipation Stretch Technology, which is the best way to control film failure, film ripping and breakage.
