Packaging, labelling & coding

Parkside lidding film solutions

21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Parkside

Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.


Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic

17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Amcor Global

Amcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic.


Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna

10 February, 2025

Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna.


Recyclable cardboard boxes from Visy for Tassal prawns

06 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Visy

Visy has developed a purpose-built box for Tassal's prawns, which is recyclable and designed to maintain temperature and structural integrity when exposed to water.


Safer, Smarter Labelling from PPC

01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Practical Peripherals Corp

As awareness of food allergies grows and regulations around food safety become more stringent, the importance of allergy management and accurate food labelling in the hospitality sector has never been greater.


Sidel StarLITE-R STILL rPET lightweight bottle base

31 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

The StarLITE-R STILL is Sidel's high production speed 100% rPET lightweight bottle base for still products.


Herrmann Ultrasonics with Top Seal Module for pouch packaging

30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Perfect Automation

Herrmann Ultrasonics with the Top Seal Module (TSM) solution is designed to eliminate the need for separate heating and cooling stations while ensuring 100% leak-proof packaging.


Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer

23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

The Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer uses powerful dual technology.


Making a mark on the egg carton industry

23 January, 2025

A fresh egg producer has benefited from using LEIBINGER printers for marking its egg cartons with best-before dates and batch numbers.


Robatech Volta gluing solution

23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Robatech Australia Pty Ltd

The all-electric Volta hot melt jetting head from Robatech has received an upgrade that is designed to make it more powerful.


OFI Weigh and Inspection Solutions acquires HBM Packaging

15 January, 2025 | Supplied by: OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions Pty Ltd

The product inspection equipment manufacturer plans to expand its customer service and product offering by acquiring packaging supplier HBM Packaging.


Stay Ahead of Food Safety Regulations with PPC's Allergen Management Labels

01 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Practical Peripherals Corp

PPC's card printer-based price tag solution allows users to produce hygienic, food-safe labels that clearly identify price, allergens, and point of origin information for any food display.


Innovia Films RayoFloat floatable shrink sleeve range

18 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd

Innovia has extended its range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves designed to support PET recycling.


Packaging technology scholarship program now open, closing 24 January

12 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of Packaging

The Australasian Bioplastics Association Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand is now open for applications until 24 January 2024.


Progress on sustainable packaging design

12 December, 2024

The Australian Government will be seeking targeted views in early 2025 on proposed design changes for packaging — AFGC has welcomed the progress towards implementing consistent changes to packaging across Australia.


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