Recycle soft plastic from home using pouch innovation
19 October, 2020 | Supplied by: o.f packPREP Design, in partnership with O F Packaging, has developed a system to recycle some soft plastics through the existing kerbside recycling system.
High number of breaches on alcohol packaging standards
12 October, 2020"... most of the breaches relating to the prohibition on alcohol packaging having strong or evident appeal to under 18s."
Mondi wins awards for sustainable food packaging
08 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupGlobal packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has been recognised in this year's Austrian Green Star Packaging Awards for two recent sustainable packaging innovations.
How COVID-19 is impacting global supply chains, webinar
07 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of PackagingThe interactive webinar will include a global panel of experts who will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the global packaging supply chains.
Purina launches recyclable pet food packaging
01 October, 2020Purina launched its recyclable plastic wet pet food packaging in September.
BioGone landfill-biodegradable bubble wrap
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: BiogoneAs plastic mounts up in landfills, BioGone has now introduced an environmentally friendly bubble wrap that will still offer the same level of protection and quality.
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference: Virtual Edition
30 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Australasian Institute of PackagingWith 70 speakers from seven countries over four days, the virtual edition of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference is running from 27 to 30 October.
'Be-LEAF' in paper — first vertical form fill and seal machine for paper
30 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Select EquipSupplied by Select Equip, GKS Leaf Machine can produce a large range in pack sizes (190 mm up to 400 mm bag width) and a capacity up to 35 bags per minute.
Need for better seafood labels and tighter laws — AMCS
28 September, 2020Marine conservationists say that threatened and endangered fish species are ending up on our dinner plates in Australia.
Ingredients labelling: keep it clear
23 September, 2020A recent survey has revealed that consumers are less likely to buy products if they contain ingredients on the label that they don't recognise.
Factors to consider when choosing between bubble leak testers or vacuum decay leak detectors
01 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdEnsuring package integrity has always been a critical concern for food manufacturers as a leaking package can compromise the quality of their products.
Amcor's recycle-ready packaging solution gets the tick
25 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor's AmPrima PE Plus packaging solution with heat resistance has met APR's reycling requirements.
Flexible packaging trends: keeping it lidded
24 August, 2020 | Supplied by: ChadwicksFuture key trends in sustainable lidding solutions for packaging in Australia and New Zealand, as discussed by John Harrison, Technical Sales Manager at Chadwicks.
GEA LeakCheck measurement system
24 August, 2020 | Supplied by: GEA GroupThe GEA LeakCheck measurement system is designed to check seal and package integrity on all forms of modified atmosphere packs (MAP) contactless.
Syntegon Pack 202 flow wrapper
24 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Syntegon Technology Singapore Pte. LtdThe Syntegon Pack 202 flow wrapper is a fully automated horizontal flow wrapping machine for low to medium speeds.
