'Sniff test' technology for meat and fish products
07 June, 2019Researchers say food freshness sensors that cost only a few cents could help detect spoilage in packaged meat and fish products.
Jet Technologies SUBR F7 biodegradable wine cork
03 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies, in partnership with Vinventions, has released the SUBR F7 biodegradable wine cork.
Fixing the flaws of food health star ratings
03 June, 2019 by Nichola MurphyResearch has revealed that Australia's Health Star Rating system is flawed, as products high in salt, sugar and fat score too highly due to loopholes in the algorithm.
Shoppers want convenience, not sustainability
29 May, 2019 by Miguel Campos, Export Sales Manager | Supplied by: AdvantaAs supermarket giant Tesco axes fresh food counters at 90 of its stores, Miguel Campos at Advanta explains why this isn’t a demonstration of cutting costs, but adapting to customer needs.
WITT-Gasetechnik OXYBABY 6.0 gas analyser
28 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Niche Gas ProductsThe OXYBABY 6.0 gas analyser now available with a Micro SD card, which makes data export and memory expansion easier.
Manufacturing process designed to keep food fresh wins packaging award
24 May, 2019A large-scale manufacturing process to improve food packaging and keep groceries fresher for longer has received a packaging industry award in the US.
Reliable ready meals
23 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Proseal AustraliaReady meal manufacturer Rowan Foods has replaced some of its older equipment with machines from tray sealing specialist Proseal to maintain reliable production.
Trident chewing gum packaging
23 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Synergy Packaging Pty LtdA chewing gum package was designed for Mondelēz International using the 100 mL Pharma bottle from RPC Market Rasen and the Pharma Secure closure from RPC Massmould.
Call for more governance of gluten-free labelled food
22 May, 2019After reports revealed some gluten-free products contain traces of gluten, a coeliac disease expert has called for greater levels of compliance testing.
Select Equip sustainable packaging solutions
13 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Select EquipSelect Equip and its suppliers have been focusing on sustainability for the last few years, introducing flexible, innovative packaging systems that have been developed by engineers to reduce scrap waste, weigh accurately and package efficiently.
Jet Technologies recyclable sparkling wine hoods
06 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesThe Jet Technologies recyclable sparkling wine hood is made from 100% biocompatible material.
Domino D320i CO2 Laser
01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: insignia Pty LtdCompact and powerful, the Domino D320i is designed to deliver a reliable and flexible CO2 laser coding solution for high-speed and high-quality applications onto substrates including glass, PET, film and carton.
VIPCOLOR VP750 water-resistant colour label printer
01 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdLabel Power has announced the water-resistant VP750 Memjet colour label printer.
Busting the myth about microwaving aluminium
25 April, 2019 by Miguel Campos, Advanta | Supplied by: AdvantaMiguel Campos of food packaging supplier Advanta explains how to safely use aluminium packaging in a household microwave.
SIG aseptic cartons using ASI-certified aluminium foil
24 April, 2019SIG is now using foil certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for its aseptic carton packs.
