IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban
10 April, 2024IFPA 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 LtdInnovia 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 LtdA 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 LtdKlöckner 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: HERMATwo 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 LtdAt 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 LtdSidel'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, 2024Entries 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, 2024Koehler 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, 2024In 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 LtdThe 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 LtdMatthews 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, 2024Food 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 LtdMettler-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, 2024Tim Tams could soon be wrapped in food-grade PET recycled packaging thanks to a new technology developed at UNSW.