Packaging, labelling & coding

Vacuum pumps for fish packaging

15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors Australia

A vacuum solution from Atlas Copco is used for the energy-efficient production of EPS boxes used for transporting fish in the cold chain.


Parkside Recoflex recyclable paper-based packaging

15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Parkside

Parkside's Recoflex is a range of recyclable, paper-based, flexible packaging materials.


Second AIP State of Industry Webinar

11 April, 2024

Registrations are open for the second AIP State of Industry Webinar.


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.


Parkside Popflex lidding film

10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Parkside

The Parkside Popflex lidding film provides a recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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