Ditching plastic bottled water for a recyclable bag
16 July, 2024Food and beverage packaging provider SIG has introduced a recycle-ready bag for water, developed and manufactured in Australia.
Wrap it up: finalists for the 2024 PIDA Awards announced
16 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe finalists for the 2024 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been announced.
Innovia to extend portfolio of recycled-content films
03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films has announced the launch of an extension to its range of sustainable films, which are now available for trialing.
MULTIVAC MultiFresh vacuum packaging film
28 June, 2024 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe MULTIVAC MultiFresh vacuum skin packaging film has been developed as a solution for the sealing of fish and other seafood products.
Enhancing packaging production
28 June, 2024 by Phillip Biggs, Strategy and Sales Director, Foodmach | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdIn the fast-paced environment of a packaging production hall, efficiency and reliability are paramount — Phillip Biggs from Foodmach discusses two methods to improve productivity.
Cider bottler required increased capacities for its glass line
27 June, 2024 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdDistell collaborated with KHS to increase capacity by 30% on its cider range packaged in glass, which was in high demand.
Mondi TrayWrap secondary paper packaging
24 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupMondi and machine producer Meurer have collaborated to create a secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks which aims to replace plastic shrink film.
Environment ministers discuss soft plastic recycling pathway
21 June, 2024The AFGC welcomed ministers' comments today (21 June) which support ongoing work on an industry-led scheme to recycle soft plastics back into food-grade packaging.
Squeezing out the mayo with tailor-made packaging
18 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Unilever Food SolutionsUnilever has designed an edible coating on the inside of Hellmann's plant-based mayonnaise squeeze bottles to help minimise product and packaging waste.
EU experts vote to ban some bisphenols in food packaging
17 June, 2024Experts in Europe have supported a proposal for banning some bisphenols in food-contact materials — the proposal will now be assessed by the EU Parliament for possible implementation this year.
Archroma Cartaseal OGB F10 PFAS-free barrier coating
14 June, 2024 | Supplied by: ArchromaArchroma launches Cartaseal OGB F10, a PFAS-free barrier coating for oil and grease applications.
Coffee packing machine boosts roastery productivity
12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesRoasting Warehouse has quadrupled productivity following installation of Jet Technologies' Fill & Seal coffee packing machine.
Packaging machinery: market insights from Packserv
12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv's Managing Director, Nathan Wardell, provides an update on the packaging machinery market in Australia.
Birds Eye view on sustainable frozen packaging
11 June, 2024Birds Eye has announced its commitment to sourcing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material as part of its broader sustainable packaging journey.
Kiwi consumers embrace Health Star Rating on food packaging
11 June, 2024NZ consumers are embracing the Health Star Rating system but food manufacturers have been slower on the uptake, according to surveys by New Zealand Food Safety.
