FSANZ calls for comment on alcohol bottle labels
25 July, 2023FSANZ has called for comment on a proposal to clarify the requirements for making nutrition content claims about carbohydrate and sugar on alcoholic beverages.
AIP packaging forum and training course alongside Foodtech PackTech 2023
21 July, 2023After an extended hiatus due to the pandemic, AIP will be back in person hosting an extensive range of educational programs alongside of FoodTech PackTech 2023
Food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia
20 July, 2023Claimed as an Aussie-first collaboration, SEE and ExxonMobil have joined forces on an advanced recycling initiative to generate value from food-grade plastics.
Paper packaging being trialled for noodle cups
17 July, 2023Pot Noodle, a UK instant hot snack brand, is trialling a recyclable paper pot made with FSC-certified paper, with the aim of switching its entire range to it.
Cardboard substitute for shipping sauces and seasonings
17 July, 2023A food manufacturer was searching for a sustainable alternative to stainless steel shipping containers for its flavourful products and discovered a cardboard-based solution.
Sprite's green bottles go clear in Australia, for easier recycling
14 July, 2023Coca-Cola Australia is switching its Sprite green plastic bottles to clear plastic, making them easier to recycle into new bottles locally.
US to strengthen rules for animal-based claims on food labels
12 July, 2023Animal-based food products come packaged with an array of labels, such as organic, natural or grass-fed, which can cause confusion for consumers.
Truthful yet misleading: a US consumer study of packaging labels
04 July, 2023Researchers have found that many US consumers assume that food labelled as "low-fat" also contains less sugar.
Edible biodegradable material has potential for food packaging
30 June, 2023Scientists have developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material which could have potential as an alternative for single-use plastic in food packaging.
Government rules for packaging in Australia
09 June, 2023Mandatory packaging rules to address recycled content, chemicals in food packaging and more have been agreed to by Australia's environment ministers.
US sustainable packaging maker launches in Australia
07 June, 2023A US manufacturer of 100% recycled and recyclable secondary packaging, PakTech, has officially launched in Australia.
PURA produces SA milk bottles with less plastic
30 May, 2023PURA has made its 2 L milk bottles in South Australia among the lightest in the nation by reducing the amount of plastic used to produce them.
The danger of food packaging misconceptions
09 May, 2023RMIT-led research has revealed that most Australians think food packaging waste is a bigger environmental issue than food waste — but the opposite is true.
Campari celebrates Milano with bottle design
09 May, 2023Campari has paid homage to its hometown, Milano, by launching a bottle design inspired by a shared history that began in 1860.
Protection Experts Australia Oxygen Absorber
09 May, 2023The Oxygen Absorber is designed to ensure optimal freshness for food products by eliminating oxidation and preventing microbial growth.
