Caspak launches lidding film for mono layer semirigid trays
21 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Caspak Products Pty LtdThe packaging manufacturer has developed a PVDC-free, eco-friendly PET Top Web that seals to thermoformable PET films or pre-formed mono layer semirigid trays.
Beer set to be brewed with Queensland sunshine
14 February, 2023 | Supplied by: LionXXXX brewery is set to be powered by 100% renewable electricity following an agreement to use electricity from the Woolooga Solar Farm.
Shellac-based coating for sustainable packaging
08 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Mae Fah Luang UniversityResearchers have developed a shellac-based coating that may improve the gas barrier properties of a sustainably sourced packaging material.
Edible packaging: alternative film for frozen fish
03 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Polytechnic University of LeiriaThe SeaFilm food packaging project in the EU is developing an edible substitute for single-use plastic film for frozen fish.
Getting value out of industrial food waste
27 January, 2023There's money to be made from industrial food-processing waste products, according to new US research. So, what are the best large-scale opportunities?
The future of emissions in the beef industry
20 January, 2023 | Supplied by: University of QueenslandA research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry reduce costs and emissions while meeting demand for meat.
Inside Nestlé's $2.5m investment into a sustainable future
20 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalWith the aim of bolstering local manufacturing and supporting collaborative developments, Nestlé has revealed a $2.5m investment in its Smithtown factory.
Passionfruit packed to extend shelf life using recycled plastic
20 December, 2022 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdBASF SE and StePac have partnered to create sustainable packaging for shelf life extension of fresh produce using chemically recycled plastic.
Soaring energy costs impacting manufacturers
13 December, 2022The government is now acting to address soaring energy prices in order to reduce pressure on food and grocery manufacturers.
Spanish seafood manufacturer transitions to paper packaging
12 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupSustainable packaging and paper company Mondi has supported Angulas Aguinaga in its transition to recyclable, paper-based packaging for its surimi sticks.
New Zealand dairy industry one step closer to net zero
02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Nestle ProfessionalFonterra and Nestlé have announced a new partnership designed to help reduce New Zealand's on-farm emissions.
Food processor joins network to improve return on solar
22 November, 2022 | Supplied by: South Street EnergyA local smallgoods manufacturer wasn't getting much return from its solar energy system so it joined South Street Energy's Distributed Generation Network.
COP27: dairy sector progress to net zero
14 November, 2022The dairy sector has announced the progress of its global PP2DNZ climate initiative, which launched last year.
MEQ Probe MEQ LIVE meat measurement technology
11 November, 2022 | Supplied by: MEQ ProbeMEQ Probe has launched MEQ LIVE, a technology that allows for the measurement of meat quality and yield of a live animal while reducing carbon emissions.
Digital product passports to accelerate recycling
10 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSidel is now a member of R-Cycle, a community designing digital 'product passports' to accelerate the recycling of plastic packaging around the world.
