Packaging, labelling & coding

Don't get scrambled over eggs

18 October, 2019

A method has been developed in Europe to detect fraud in egg labels; while in Australia there are calls to phase out caged eggs.


ABAC calls for more responsible packaging practices

16 October, 2019

After a notable increase in packaging complaints, the ABAC is calling for more responsible packaging practices from alcohol producers.


Proseal GTR rotary machine and GT4s tray sealer

14 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Proseal Australia

The Proseal range of tray sealing solutions includes the GTR semi-automatic rotary machine and the fully automatic, high-throughput GT4s tray sealer.


Multifunctional filler for Moon Dog Craft Brewery

11 October, 2019 | Supplied by: GEA Australia

Australian-owned Moon Dog Craft Brewery is integrating the GEA Visitron Filler All-In-One for glass bottles and cans into its new plant in Melbourne.  


Unwrapping sweet packaging trends at ProSweets Cologne

10 October, 2019

ProSweets Cologne 2020 will explore a range of future packaging trends for sweets and snacks, such as sustainability and the digitalisation of packaging.


Bottling technology uses less plastic at Coca-Cola Amatil

08 October, 2019

Coca-Cola Amatil has introduced a new bottling line in Indonesia to produce lightweight plastic bottles coated with a thin layer of glass.


Plain packaging could cost beverage industry $300 billion

03 October, 2019

Drinks companies worldwide could lose $300 billion if plain packaging regulations are mandated, according to a report released by Brand Finance.


G. Mondini Paperseal packaging system

03 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Select Equip

G. Mondini's Paperseal tray packaging system utilises ZERO technology to reduce plastic waste from paperboard trays by up to 80%, according to the company.


Colpac redesigns packaging range

02 October, 2019

Colpac is showcasing its redesigned Chilled Food-to-Go packaging range at Anuga this month.


Glass filler for beer and CSDs at BrauBeviale

02 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd

Krones will present its new glass filler for beer and CSDs at BrauBeviale 2019 in Germany next month.


Ovenable pouch designed for frozen seafood

02 October, 2019 | Supplied by: o.f pack

Pacific West required a convenient packaging solution that allowed its frozen marinated seafood products to be directly cooked in both the microwave and oven.


Eriez Xtreme RE7 magnetic separator and Xtreme Metal Detector

01 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty Ltd

Teaming the Xtreme Metal Detector with the Xtreme RE7 helps provide protection against hazardous metal contamination.


Emerson machine health monitor

30 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Emerson

Emerson's machine health monitor is designed to help increase palletisers' overall equipment effectiveness by facilitating predictive maintenance.


Tripling shelf life of macaroni and cheese ready meals

26 September, 2019

Using a microwave-assisted thermal sterilisation process, scientists have developed a way to triple the shelf life of ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese.


Breaking the mould in the chocolate block market

18 September, 2019 by Adam Norris, Lead Industrial Designer, Monash Food Innovation Centre

Monash University helped Darrell Lea make inroads into the $600 million block chocolate market without compromising on flavour, texture and quality.


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