Quinoa launched in compostable pouches
30 March, 2017San Francisco-based Alter Eco has selected Futamura's NatureFlex packaging film for the compostable pouch used for the company's organic and fair trade quinoa.
Sidel ECO Booster service for beverage producers
30 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel's ECO Booster is a service to help beverage producers improve sustainability by reducing the consumption of materials, electricity and compressed air.
Busch R 5 RD vacuum pumps for food packaging
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Busch Australia Pty LtdBusch R 5 RD vacuum pumps are designed for the vacuum packaging of foodstuffs.
Is X-ray better than a metal detector?
29 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdWhether you use X-ray or metal detection to detect any foreign contaminants in your products depends on your application. This quick Q&A explains.
BEHN + BATES Roto-Packer Adams CARE-LINE Edition hygienic FFS PE packing
23 March, 2017 | Supplied by: HAVER & BOECKER OHGBEHN + BATESs' Roto-Packer Adams CARE-LINE Edition is an ultrahygienic form fill seal (FFS) polyethylene (PE) packing line.
Bio-based stand-up pouches
21 March, 2017Different bio-based coatings on paper substrate have been used by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre to create lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches.
The commercialisation of biodegradable active food packaging products
21 March, 2017Modified cellulose packaging that degrades in nature in around two years and has antioxidising and antimicrobial features is under development in a Lithuanian university.
Strong demand forecast for ready-to-eat poultry packaging
20 March, 2017As consumers continue to seek convenient, affordable meal options that require little or no preparation, demand is in turn stimulated for a variety of packaging products.
Bosch Sigpack VPF scalable vertical flat pouch packing machine
16 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Bosch Rexroth Pty LtdBosch has developed the Sigpack VPF, a freely scalable vertical flat pouch packaging machine for powder filling.
Nanotechnology project to develop antimicrobial packaging
16 March, 2017A project to introduce nanotechnology-based antimicrobial packaging, in order to enhance food safety and reduce waste, has received €7.7 million in funding from the European Union.
Thermoformed in-mould labelled containers make their debut
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Coveris AustralasiaVibrant 360° illustrations that cover the container wall all the way up to the sealing rim are now a reality following a collaboration between Coveris and Finnish dairy producer Valio.
Functional, eye-catching and eco-friendly: the confectionery packaging challenge
09 March, 2017Manufacturers of confectionery and bakery products need to respond to the rising demands of consumers — for great tasting products in functional and environmentally friendly packaging.
New plant to make 3 billion closures per year
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak expects to be manufacturing 3 billion closures per year in its new packaging closures plant in Thailand.
Difficult market environment slows growth of bio-based polymers
03 March, 2017The worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes from 2015 to 2016, with capacity forecast to grow to 8.5 million tonnes by 2021, according to a report published by nova-Institute.
Pre-printed cartons vs carton print & apply: which is better?
02 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdInline carton printing and labelling can be a great alternative to pre-printed cartons.
