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.
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.
Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer
23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdThe Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer uses powerful dual technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
