Packaging, labelling & coding

IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

10 April, 2024

IFPA A-NZ  would prefer to see a nationally consistent rather than state-based approach to banning plastic non-compostable PLU produce stickers.


Innovia Films RayoFloat white APO (WAPO) floatable shrink sleeves

10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty Ltd

Innovia Films launches white floatable PO shrink film for light-sensitive products.


Optimised system for bottle washing machine

10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty Ltd

A water bottle facility in Germany implemented a system for bottle washing which is reducing deposits on machines, lengthening cleaning intervals and more.


Klöckner Pentaplast Tray2Tray 100% rPET tray

09 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Klockner Pentaplast (Australia) Pty Ltd

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays.


HERMA self-adhesive biodegradable labels

05 April, 2024 | Supplied by: HERMA

Two HERMA labels with the adhesive 62Q have now passed compostability tests in accordance with the Australian standard AS 5810.


Four attributes food processers look for in equipment

04 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty Ltd

At APPEX 2024, Heat and Control noticed visitors were looking for solutions and equipment that can acheive four distinct roles.


Sidel RoboAccess_Pal S palletising solution

04 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

Sidel's RoboAccess_Pal S is a palletising solution combining robotic and cobotic systems for the food processing market.


Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards for ANZ open for entry

27 March, 2024

Entries close 3 May for the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards for ANZ.


Choc, paper, scissors: chocolate bars with 100% paper packaging

26 March, 2024

Koehler Paper and chocolate manufacturer nucao are collaborating to produce what are claimed to be Germany's first chocolate bars with 100% paper packaging.


Sustainabili-tea: compostable teabags in hotel sector

26 March, 2024

In the UK, packaging specialist Parkside has partnered with tea brand Hoogly to develop a range of compostable teabags for the hotel and hospitality sector.


Primera AP380 label applicator

25 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty Ltd

The AP380 is the latest product from Primera, capable of applying labels to bottles, jars and other cylindrical containers 30% faster than previous models.


Matthews iDSnet package code management software

25 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd

Matthews unveiled the latest no-code/low-code release of its package code management software iDSnet at APPEX this year.


Label preference study — plant-based, vegan or vegetarian?

25 March, 2024

Food labelled as 'plant-based' beats vegetarian and vegan, according to consumer preference research conducted by La Trobe University.


Flow wrap packaging applications webinar from Mettler-Toledo

25 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo Ltd

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection's webinar — 4 Steps to Maximise Product Quality in Horizontal Flow Wrap Applications — has been scheduled for 8 May.


Sustainable plastic for biscuit packaging

21 March, 2024

Tim Tams could soon be wrapped in food-grade PET recycled packaging thanks to a new technology developed at UNSW.


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