Foodmach joins the fight against COVID-19
07 April, 2020Foodmach has been recruited to build equipment that will enable an Australian manufacturer of surgical masks to increase production by 2500%.
SA packaging company to make 145 million masks
06 April, 2020Packaging manufacturer Detmold Group will make millions of respirator and surgical masks to help the state's health workers battle COVID-19.
Nestlé rolls out recyclable baby food pouch
09 March, 2020As part of its goal to make its packaging 100% recyclable or re-usable by 2025, baby food brand Gerber has introduced a single-material pouch in the US.
Talking about recyclable PVC for food packaging
27 February, 2020Recyclable PVC (vinyl) can provide benefits as a food packaging material but re-use presents challenges, the Vinyl Council of Australia discusses solutions.
Wine industry responds to mandatory pregnancy labels
19 February, 2020Australian Grape & Wine has criticised FSANZ over its mandatory pregnancy warning labels for wine, as they could cost the wine industry thousands.
The role that resealable packaging plays in minimising food waste
13 February, 2020 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO)Resealable packaging provides myriad benefits and is an important Save Food Packaging criteria, explains Nerida Kelton, Executive Director at AIP.
Shrimple solution: making packaging from crustacean waste
13 February, 2020Prawn punnets and crab cling wrap could soon be a reality thanks to a plastic alternative innovation made from crustacean waste by three young Australian entrepreneurs.
Recyclable packaging solution for dry soup powder range
11 February, 2020Unilever has collaborated with packaging supplier Mondi to produce a recyclable polypropylene mono-material pouch for the Knorr dry soup powder range.
Star Stuff Group sustainable packaging solutions
01 February, 2020The Star Stuff Group has a range of sustainable packaging solutions that are 100% recyclable, 100% compostable and can be custom designed to user requirements.
Dual ovenable lidding film market to continue rising
31 January, 2020Future Market Insights has predicted an increase in demand from food manufacturers for dual ovenable lidding films, due to their packing convenience and safety.
Food packaging that's good enough to eat
31 January, 2020 by American Chemical SocietyEdible films and wrappers that are made from food are starting to attract attention from larger food and beverage companies.
Antimicrobial film created to stop pathogens in packaged meat
24 January, 2020Penn State has created a composite film fused with an antimicrobial that is slowly released to kill pathogens such as Salmonella in packaged meats.
Sumol+Compal Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton
20 January, 2020The Tetra Stelo Aseptic juice carton is recyclable and features an ergonomic design for ease of handling.
Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber
18 December, 2019The Mitsubishi AGELESS oxygen absorber satchet is now also available in a film form OMAC version that is suitable for pouches and liquids.
Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging
13 December, 2019The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry.
