Mars and Danimer Scientific create biodegradable packaging
25 March, 2021The initiative will be first rolled out through the Skittles brand to US consumers between late 2021 and early 2022.
Heineken developing low-carbon glass beer bottles
23 March, 2021Heineken is collaborating with Glass Futures to develop low-carbon glass bottles and improve processes across the supply chain.
Bookings open for AIP beverage packaging training course
23 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe training course aims to provide the winning recipe in developing beverage packaging to lead in the marketplace.
Corona's six-packs made from surplus barley straw
18 March, 2021Corona is leveraging a sustainable technology that repurposes surplus barley straw to create a paper packaging solution for its six-packs of beer.
Sidel's packaging team gives water bottle a youthful lift
18 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel's Shanghai packaging team has redesigned the package of Menton flavoured water by integrating youthfulness into the design.
Nestlé launches bio-based lids and scoops
17 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalThe bio-based lids and scoops, which are made mostly from renewable plastics, will feature in a range of its nutrition products for infants and children.
KitKat breaking apart Australia's waste challenge
16 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalSeveral companies have collaborated to create a KitKat wrapper made partially with recycled soft plastic content, in what is claimed as an Australian first.
ACCC gives Fair Go Dairy a fair go in Qld
15 March, 2021The Fair Go Dairy logo conveys that the company is paying farmers a 'sustainable and fair farmgate price'.
Sidel Cermex WB47 case packer
11 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel's Cermex WB47 case packer can run RSC and HSC cases with an increased speed of 22 cases/min.
Canned wine could disrupt wine market
09 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Global DataGlobalData has predicted that canned wine could disrupt the on-the-go wine market in the UK as sustainability, health, wellness and moderation trends prevail.
StePac resealable standing pouches
08 March, 2021 | Supplied by: J-Tech Systems Pty LtdStePac standing resealable pouches are made using the company's Xgo atmosphere/modified humidity (MA/MH) technology.
Freddo continues fight to help endangered frogs
02 March, 2021 | Supplied by: CadburyCadbury has announced it is changing the packaging of its Freddo chocolate brand to help raise awareness for Australian endangered frogs.
AIP hosts packaging innovations webinar
02 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has partnered with Informa Markets and ProPak to host a free webinar featuring packaging innovations on 10 March 2021.
Shifting to bigger bottles could reduce plastic waste
01 March, 2021The US research found that a 20% shift in beverage sales from smaller bottles could result in more than 9000 tonnes of waste being saved annually.
Allergen labelling in plain English — changes to Code approved
25 February, 2021On 25 February 2021, the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code was amended to introduce new requirements for the labelling of allergens in food.
