What information on food labels builds trust?
01 November, 2013Food labels provide more than just nutritional information. They give consumers insight into the production of food and influence their trust in the food system - from the companies that manufacture foods to the governments that regulate them.
Mecmesin Closure Torque Tester range
01 November, 2013 | Supplied by: SI InstrumentsThe complete range of Mecmesin Closure Torque Testers is available in Australia and New Zealand through SI Instruments.
DFC Packaging DeLight hybrid ovenable tray range
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: DFC Packaging GroupDFC Packaging has announced the arrival of its range of hybrid ovenable cardboard/plastic rimmed trays. DeLight is a type of hybrid package in which renewable paperboard is enhanced with polymers.
Efficiency improvements at Edgemill Group with its new bottling and labelling line
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: The Beverage Food Group Pty LtdIndependent wine, spirit and liqueur producer, blender and bottler the Edgemill Group more than doubled its output with a third of the staff with its new automated bottling and labelling line.
Personalised overcaps for champagne and sparkling wine
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor Flexibles has launched MyCoiffe personalised champagne and sparkling wine overcaps. The company offers a short lead time, with overcaps claimed to be available in less than two weeks.
Multipac e-concept thermoforming packaging machines
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdMultipac has developed several solutions for reducing the consumption of film material, energy and water in the packaging procedure and has integrated these into several of its thermoforming packaging machines.
APPMA welcomes newest member
21 October, 2013 | Supplied by: APPMAFerag Australia has been announced as the newest member of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA).
Linpac expands into Middle East
18 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Linpac/EnviromastaLinpac Packaging has expanded its reach into the Middle East with a contract to supply its Vacuum Skin Pack (VSP) solutions to one of Saudi Arabia's largest chicken producers.
Mosca Evolution SoniXs TR-6 strapping machine
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Mosca AustraliaWith a harmonised and easily accessible Standard-6 strap path, CE marking from the factory and a user-friendly interface, the Evolution SoniXs TR-6 strapping machine is suitable for use in the pharmaceutical, printing, paper and logistics sectors.
Bosch Packaging Technology SVC 4020 vertical packaging machine platform
26 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdBosch Packaging Technology has launched the SVC 4020, a hygienic and flexible vertical packaging machine platform suitable for fresh and frozen food packaged in pillow bags.
IntraVis Vision Systems CapWatcher III closure inspection system
26 September, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesThe machine has six cameras that capture high-resolution images of each individual closure to identify defects such as short shots, colour deviations and micro-holes. It can check closures at speeds of up to 210,000 closures/h.
Bosch SVI 2600 VFFS machine
23 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Nupac Industries Pty LtdThe SVI 2600 vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine from Bosch Packaging Technology serves a range of packaging applications, including confectionery, snacks, grains and other food and non-food products.
Advance ADV4 electric extrusion blow-moulding machine
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Selpak Automation Pty LtdThe Techne Graham Packaging Company Italy has introduced a ‘4-shuttle’ extrusion blow-moulding (EBM) machine: the Advance ADV4. It is fully electric and is suitable for medium production capacities.
Bosch Packaging Technology Transver SDP product distribution system
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Bosch Rexroth Pty LtdThe system features a modular depositing pullnose station designed for fully automated format changeovers and simple adjustment to product-specific characteristics. The modular design allows easy maintenance and cleaning.
OCME DryBlock packaging system
19 September, 2013 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesAccording to the company, the combined efficiency of a line of DryBlock is greater than the sum of the efficiency of the individual units. It can reduce costs as a single operator can control the entire line.
