Database of migrating food-contact chemicals
13 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Packaging Forum FoundationAn open-access database of over 5000 food-contact chemicals from packaging and other articles is designed to help improve the safety of food-contact materials.
Compostable packs for premium dates
04 March, 2025 | Supplied by: ParksideSustainable packaging company Parkside has partnered with UK snack producer Lama to develop a home-compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari dates.
US agency sued over 'deceptive' product labelling
27 February, 2025A lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service alleges the agency has approved misleading labelling on chicken and turkey products.
Parkside lidding film solutions
21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: ParksideParkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.
Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic.
Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna
10 February, 2025Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna.
Recyclable cardboard boxes from Visy for Tassal prawns
06 February, 2025 | Supplied by: VISYVisy has developed a purpose-built box for Tassal's prawns, which is recyclable and designed to maintain temperature and structural integrity when exposed to water.
Sidel StarLITE-R STILL rPET lightweight bottle base
31 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdThe StarLITE-R STILL is Sidel's high production speed 100% rPET lightweight bottle base for still products.
Herrmann Ultrasonics with Top Seal Module for pouch packaging
30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Perfect AutomationHerrmann Ultrasonics with the Top Seal Module (TSM) solution is designed to eliminate the need for separate heating and cooling stations while ensuring 100% leak-proof packaging.
Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer
23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdThe Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer uses powerful dual technology.
Robatech Volta gluing solution
23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Robatech Australia Pty LtdThe all-electric Volta hot melt jetting head from Robatech has received an upgrade that is designed to make it more powerful.
Making a mark on the egg carton industry
23 January, 2025A fresh egg producer has benefited from using LEIBINGER printers for marking its egg cartons with best-before dates and batch numbers.
OFI Weigh and Inspection Solutions acquires HBM Packaging
15 January, 2025 | Supplied by: OFI Weigh & Inspection Solutions Pty LtdThe product inspection equipment manufacturer plans to expand its customer service and product offering by acquiring packaging supplier HBM Packaging.
Innovia Films RayoFloat floatable shrink sleeve range
18 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Innovia Films Pty LtdInnovia has extended its range of floatable polyolefin shrink sleeves designed to support PET recycling.
Packaging technology scholarship program now open, closing 24 January
12 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australasian Bioplastics Association Scholarship program for Australia and New Zealand is now open for applications until 24 January 2024.
