Depositor streamlines production for traditional ice-cream maker
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesTraditional ice-cream maker Granny Gothards selected a depositor from Riggs Autopack, enabling the company to meet increased demand without sacrificing its handmade quality.
Pure-Pak gable top cartons for UHT milk
10 July, 2015 | Supplied by: VisyPak Operations Pty LtdElopak's E-PS120A aseptic filling machine is now able to support the use of the aseptic Pure-Pak gable top carton for UHT milk.
Luxury packaging for premium feta
25 June, 2015Pure Dairy and Coles selected the new lacquer options from Verstraete IML to package their aged Greek feta.
Tackling food waste with sous-vide
25 June, 2015 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe Café des Amis has introduced the sous-vide method of cooking, using equipment from Multivac, to reduce food waste, cut costs and improve efficiency.
Flexible filling machine creates opportunity for growth
19 June, 2015Seeking to increase production and position the company to produce new product lines, Orkla Foods has replaced two existing filling machines with one CFA 712 machine from SIG Combibloc.
First gable top carton for UHT milk
18 June, 2015Arla Foods has launched the first long-life milk brand in an aseptic gable top carton.
Customised pack for premium ice-cream
16 June, 2015A Norwegian producer has launched a premium brand of ice-cream in a distinctive, customised pack.
Packaging line upgrade means more haste, less waste
12 June, 2015 | Supplied by: HBM Packaging TechnologiesDevon Biscuits engaged the Bradman Lake Group to streamline its biscuit packaging process.
Commemorative BioCups support Indigenous programs
10 June, 2015 | Supplied by: BioPakTo celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and NAIDOC Week (5-12 July), Qantas has released two limited edition inflight coffee cups for both weeks.
Multivac checkweighers
09 June, 2015 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdMultivac checkweighers can be integrated with Multivac packaging machines and labelling systems: loading a new recipe in the HMI 2.0 control terminal automatically controls the settings for the checkweigher and, if present, the metal detector.
First PET bottle made entirely from plants
05 June, 2015The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world's first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials.
BOPP film with mineral oil barrier
04 June, 2015 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia Films' Propafilm RCU is suitable for packaging products such as chocolate and confectionery.
Standard for testing transmission of water vapour in packaging
02 June, 2015ASTM is developing a new standard to test the transmission rate of water vapour into packaging materials.
Scientists develop recyclable thermoset
28 May, 2015Researchers from Washington State University and the University of Idaho have developed a process to make a thermoset plastic that can be reshaped and re-used.
ERC rotary band sealers
28 May, 2015 | Supplied by: ERC PackagingThe ERC range of benchtop rotary band sealers comprises four standard models: horizontal style with/without hotprint coder and vertical style with/without hotprint coder.
