Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

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.


Incorporating renewable materials in packaging

15 February, 2023 by Nerida Kelton MAIP, Executive Director, AIP and Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food, WPO

Nerida Kelton from AIP talks about incorporating renewable materials, which is just one of the 10 principles within the Sustainable Packaging Design Guidelines.


Global packaging trends for 2023

10 February, 2023

Packaging must navigate new and more challenging routes to market; Mintel's Global Packaging Trends for 2023 examines the trends in 2023 and beyond.


Fruit & vegetable supplier embraces sustainable packaging

10 February, 2023

GD Wholesale recently joined forces with Biogone to replace its plastic produce bags and wrap with landfill-biodegradable plastic alternatives.


Mondi FunctionalBarrier medium, high and very high barrier paper packaging

01 February, 2023

Mondi has expanded its range of medium, high and very high barrier paper-based packaging, now offering a full range of FunctionalBarrier Papers.


Chocolate startup uses paper packaging

25 January, 2023

A German-based chocolate startup has packaged its products in sustainable paper packaging, which has a paper barrier designed for food industry applications.


High-flow wrapping for delicate products

23 December, 2022

A manufacturer needed to expand its operations to achieve a speed of 300 ppm for an extremely delicate and temperature-sensitive product.


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