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.
Progress on sustainable packaging design
12 December, 2024The Australian Government will be seeking targeted views in early 2025 on proposed design changes for packaging — AFGC has welcomed the progress towards implementing consistent changes to packaging across Australia.
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.
Pac Food PP EVOH Lined Sugarcane Trays
11 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Pac Food Pty LtdPac Food's PP EVOH trays are APCO-approved and recyclable without the need to remove the lining.
Sustainable packaging: gluing boxes with starch
11 December, 2024Folding boxes for products like breakfast cereal are easily recyclable; however, new bio-based adhesives could help make the packaging completely sustainable.
PIDA Awards now open
10 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards are now open for entries in Australia and New Zealand.
Calorie labelling policy vs consumption — insights from the UK
26 November, 2024As Australia reviews the Health Star Rating (HSR) and the nutrition information panel (NIP) labelling, insights from the UK market could help inform potential changes to improve public health.
HSR and NIP labelling under review, FSANZ calls for information
25 November, 2024FSANZ is conducting an early-stage call for information on the Health Star Rating (HSR) and nutrition information panel (NIP) review.
ST. ALi doubles capacity with second coffee packaging machine
22 November, 2024 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesIn order to meet growing demand for its product, coffee brand ST. ALi has added another coffee packaging machine from Jet Technologies.
Concerns over changes to GM food definition
18 November, 2024The AOL has expressed concerns over Food Standards Australia New Zealand's (FSANZ) Proposal P1055, aimed at redefining how genetically modified foods are classified.
Powdered plant milk designed to cut packaging and emissions
18 November, 2024Bare*ly Mylk, a startup founded by Monash University alumni, has developed powdered plant milk to reduce packaging and related transportation emissions.
Cadbury packaging receives a recycled-plastic boost
13 November, 2024In the UK and Ireland, Mondelēz International is moving to 80% recycled plastic packaging for its Cadbury chocolate bars.
MasterFoods trials paper tomato sauce packs
11 November, 2024MasterFoods is trialling paper-recyclable, single-serve tomato sauce packs, which have 58% less plastic than the original packaging.
Emerson Energy Manager
08 November, 2024 | Supplied by: EmersonThe Emerson Energy Manager is a pre-engineered hardware and software solution designed to simplify energy monitoring from quick set-up to intuitive operation.
Unboxing accessible packaging
31 October, 2024This AIP webinar will provide insights from consumers living with disabilities and showcase resources that can aid in designing inclusive packaging.
