Packaging, labelling & coding

Trends in beverage packaging

19 May, 2026 | Supplied by: interpack

The recent interpack event brought together international players in bottling, canning and packaging beverages — here's a summary of some of the latest trends on show.


WITT Leak Master PRO 2 package leak detector

15 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Niche Gas Products

The WITT Leak Master PRO 2 is a non-destructive leak detector for packages based on CO2 technology.


NZ produce supply chain eliminates 200m cardboard boxes

13 May, 2026

Viscount New Zealand has eliminated the equivalent of more than 200 million single-use cardboard boxes through its reusable plastic crate system.


Well-rounded solution for Carlsberg beer bottles

12 May, 2026

Together with DS Smith and KHS, Carlsberg has launched a sustainable cardboard pack with rounded corners for its beer bottles.


Should the Health Star Rating System be mandatory?

12 May, 2026

Food Standards Australia New Zealand is calling for comments about a proposal to make the Health Star Rating System compulsory for packaged food in Australia and New Zealand.


CCEP program set to recover PET from across the Pacific

05 May, 2026

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners program with Circular Plastics Australia is set to recover over 2000 tonnes of PET collected from Pacific Island nations each year.


Zipform to develop meat trays using PulPac's fibre-based technology

05 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Zipform Packaging

PulPac has signed Australian-based Zipform Packaging as a new licensee of its Dry Molded Fiber technology designed for food packaging applications.


Henkel Adhesive Technologies paper coatings portfolio

04 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Henkel Australia Pty Ltd

Henkel expands its barrier and heat seal coatings portfolio for primary and secondary paper packaging applications.


How Jet Technologies is helping coffee roasters package smarter

01 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Jet Technologies

The Goglio G21 proves its value as roasters seek greater control over production and packaging.


Technology report: Sensor solutions for dairy packaging

01 May, 2026 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

In the case of filling and packaging milk and dairy products, the hygiene requirements on automation systems are particularly high.


Migrating microplastics from packaging, new study released

29 April, 2026

The study quantifies the scale of microplastic migration from plastic packaging into food and drink.


SAVE FOOD Expert Talks at interpack on 12 May

28 April, 2026

The SAVE FOOD Expert Talks will allow participants to gain a better understanding about how packaging can reduce food losses along the supply chain.


Viscount Nally Folding MegaBins reusable pooled bulk packaging

24 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Viscount Plastics (Australia) Pty Ltd

The Folding MegaBin is designed to replace single-use cardboard and timber packaging with a durable reusable alternative designed for long-term circulation.


Scanning providers unite to help accelerate shift to next-gen barcodes

20 April, 2026 | Supplied by: GS1 Australia

Datalogic, Honeywell, Newland AIDC and Zebra Technologies join forces with GS1 to help accelerate Australia’s transition to advanced barcode technology.


Mondi ProVantage semi-chemical fluting grades

16 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Mondi Group

Mondi's semi-chemical fluting solutions are designed to perform in challenging conditions, from long-distance transport to cold storage and high-humidity environments.


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