Turning banana waste into food packaging
22 May, 2020UNSW celebrates research that has uncovered a way to turn waste banana stalks into biodegradable and recyclable packaging material for the food industry.
Nestlé institute for packaging research opens
23 September, 2019A world where no Nestlé packaging ends up in landfill is the vision behind Nestlé's new Institute of Packaging Sciences in Vevey, Switzerland.
Popping champagne corks creates mini supersonic shockwaves
23 September, 2019The gases expelled from champagne bottlenecks are akin to those emitted by jetfighters and rockets, as scientists revealed through high-speed photography.
Tetra Pak launches paper straws in Europe
19 July, 2019Tetra Pak has commenced field testing for its paper straws in Europe, in a step to crafting biodegradable products from plant-based materials.
Alcohol ads in sport impact drinking attitudes
30 April, 2019Research has found that repeated exposure to alcohol advertising in sport, particularly a popular brand, leads to more positive attitudes towards alcohol in general.
Tasmanian distillery combats counterfeiting using IoT
23 April, 2019Tasmania's Old Kempton Distillery has used the HID Global IoT platform with AusNFC tags to combat counterfeiting of its whiskies and other liquor products.
AUSPACK looks at the 'human aspect' of packaging
20 March, 2019Consumers are impacting packaging and processing trends, so how can manufacturers ensure they meet their expectations?
Open your mind to packaging innovations
18 December, 2018Australian and New Zealand companies and individuals are encouraged to enter the 2019 Packaging Innovation & Design Awards.
Paper industry to transform biowaste with research hub
29 October, 2018A new research hub aims to help Australia's pulp and paper industries transform their production waste into marketable materials such as food packaging.
One-tonne black swan made out of food cans
11 September, 20182400 cans of food and six hours later, a team of Edith Cowan University students created a black swan to win the CANstruction Perth 2018 competition.
AIP dinner on disruptive packaging design
29 August, 2018The AIP and Surface Coatings Association Australia will be holding a technical dinner in Victoria on 3 October to discuss disruptive packaging design.
Mega losses forecast if plain packaging comes to the beverage industry
08 December, 2017They did it to tobacco — a minimum AU$395 billion loss is forecast if plain packaging is forced onto the beverage industry.
72% of Australians prefer locally sourced products
03 October, 2017 by Nichola MurphyWith safety concerns over food and drink becoming more prevalent, brand trust has become important in influencing consumer choices, according to research from Mintel.
How is smart packaging smart?
28 November, 2016 by Prof Pierre Pienaar MSc, FAIP, CPP, Education Director - AIP, Vice President Education - WPOIntelligent packaging should provide more reliable information than just the expiry date printed on the packaging. It should monitor certain aspects of a food product (for example, shelf life) and report information to the consumer.
The colour of food packaging tells its own story
09 November, 2016Do you want your product to look health-giving or decadent or economical? How do you convey this message to consumers when all they see is the packaging? The answer to this is through colour.
