Research: Mislabelled shark meat found in Australian markets
15 May, 2024Research by Macquarie University has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species.
Baby food pouch feeding method examined in first foods study in NZ
10 May, 2024An Otago-led study debunks the concern about over- and under-eating with two types of baby's first feeding methods.
PakTech teams up with Endeavour Group
08 May, 2024PakTech has announced its launch into Australian manufacturing and a collaboration with Endeavour Group to advance its packaging recycling scheme.
Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging for mandarins
07 May, 2024Coles has given mandarin packaging a makeover this year, launching a 100% recyclable paper bag for the winter fruit that is popular for school lunchboxes.
TricorBraun acquires two Australian packaging distributors
06 May, 2024TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products.
Pringles reduces height of can but not the chip content
29 April, 2024Pringles has reduced the height of its can for its 53 g varieties to enable the reduction of 37,000 kg of packaging per year in Australia and New Zealand.
Suntory Beverage & Food uses Asahi Kasei water-washable plates for labels
19 April, 2024Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd has switched to AWP water-washable flexographic plates for the printing of beverage labels in Japan.
Vacuum pumps for fish packaging
15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaA vacuum solution from Atlas Copco is used for the energy-efficient production of EPS boxes used for transporting fish in the cold chain.
Parkside Recoflex recyclable paper-based packaging
15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: ParksideParkside's Recoflex is a range of recyclable, paper-based, flexible packaging materials.
Second AIP State of Industry Webinar
11 April, 2024Registrations are open for the second AIP State of Industry Webinar.
Parkside Popflex lidding film
10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: ParksideThe Parkside Popflex lidding film provides a recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers.
Innovia Films RayoFloat white APO (WAPO) floatable shrink sleeves
10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films launches white floatable PO shrink film for light-sensitive products.
IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
10 April, 2024IFPA A-NZ would prefer to see a nationally consistent rather than state-based approach to banning plastic non-compostable PLU produce stickers.
Optimised system for bottle washing machine
10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdA water bottle facility in Germany implemented a system for bottle washing which is reducing deposits on machines, lengthening cleaning intervals and more.
Klöckner Pentaplast Tray2Tray 100% rPET tray
09 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty LtdKlöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays.
