Packserv's new Twin-Head Filler designed for Australian SMEs
11 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Packserv Pty LtdPackserv has developed an Australian-made PLC twin-head filling machine, purpose-built for local small to medium-sized manufacturers.
Call for action on smarter food labels to prevent waste
11 June, 2025New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia has found confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food.
Edible packaging getting closer to reality
11 June, 2025Using milk protein and cellulose derived from plants, Penn State researchers have developed thin fibres that could hold potential for creating edible food packaging, and more.
Pact's recycled milk bottle resin passes US FDA tests
11 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Pact Group Pty LtdPact Group's rFresh 100 food-grade recycled plastic is now US-FDA compliant, which means new milk bottles can be manufactured with up to 100% recycled resin.
A fresh take on strawberry punnets launched at Hort Connections
04 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Detpak Pty LtdPerfection Fresh has partnered with Detpak to launch a new strawberry packaging designed to maximise freshness and shelf appeal in the berry aisle.
MULTIVAC flowpacker W 510 line for minced meat in pillow bags
04 June, 2025 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe flowpacker W 510 has integrated systems for gas mixing, gas analysis, labelling and printing.
Sustainable packaging a key strategy and bottleneck for F&B brands: new research
28 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Avery DennisonA new white paper from Avery Dennison explores how innovative pressure-sensitive labels can help enable packaging circularity throughout the value chain.
Balancing packaging waste and food waste through data-driven design
22 May, 2025 by Timothy Grant, Director of Lifecycles and Beatriz Reutter, Senior LCA Scientist, Lifecycles (owners and operators of PIQET)* | Supplied by: LifecyclesWhile there has been considerable focus on reducing packaging waste, it's important to recognise the benefits of reducing food waste through data-driven packaging design.
KHS Factor 100 PET lightweight bottle
21 May, 2025 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdKHS has engineered one of the world's lightest PET bottles for still beverages.
Epson label-printing solutions at Foodservice Australia 2025
16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdAt Foodservice Australia 2025, Epson will be demonstrating its latest label-printing solutions on stand K45.
Winners of the 2025 ABA Scholarships announced
16 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe winners of the 2025 ABA Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand have been announced at the Australasian Packaging Conference.
Biodegradable packaging solution that's berry good
15 May, 2025A completely biodegradable packaging solution has been developed by researchers at the University of Queensland as an alternative to plastic for strawberry punnets.
AFGC and GS1 Australia join forces for digital labelling initiative
14 May, 2025 | Supplied by: GS1 AustraliaBeing rolled out across Australia and New Zealand, SmartFacts is a new way of digital labelling powered by GS1 that is designed to re-shape the way we shop.
Metsä Group and Amcor partner to develop moulded fibre-based food packaging solutions
12 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalThe partnership combines Metsä Group's three-dimensional moulded fibre-based packaging solution, Muoto, with Amcor's high-barrier film liners.
Aussie packaging innovations shortlisted for WorldStar awards
05 May, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingTwo winners of the 2024 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been shortlisted as finalists for three WorldStar Packaging Special Awards.
