Packaging, labelling & coding > Consumables

Sidel StarLITE-R Nitro bottle base

25 July, 2024

Sidel's StarLITE-R Nitro is a bottle base that can be utilised by manufacturers of nitrogen-dosed still beverages and edible oils.


Innovia Films Propafilm VL ice cream packaging

22 July, 2024

Innovia has launched a low-density film for ice cream flow wrap packaging.


Wrap it up: finalists for the 2024 PIDA Awards announced

16 July, 2024

The finalists for the 2024 round of the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards have been announced.


Ditching plastic bottled water for a recyclable bag

16 July, 2024

Food and beverage packaging provider SIG has introduced a recycle-ready bag for water, developed and manufactured in Australia.


Mondi TrayWrap secondary paper packaging

24 June, 2024

Mondi and machine producer Meurer have collaborated to create a secondary paper packaging solution for wrapping bundles of food and drinks which aims to replace plastic shrink film.


Environment ministers discuss soft plastic recycling pathway

21 June, 2024

The AFGC welcomed ministers' comments today (21 June) which support ongoing work on an industry-led scheme to recycle soft plastics back into food-grade packaging.


Squeezing out the mayo with tailor-made packaging

18 June, 2024

Unilever has designed an edible coating on the inside of Hellmann's plant-based mayonnaise squeeze bottles to help minimise product and packaging waste.


Archroma Cartaseal OGB F10 PFAS-free barrier coating

14 June, 2024

Archroma launches Cartaseal OGB F10, a PFAS-free barrier coating for oil and grease applications.


Birds Eye view on sustainable frozen packaging

11 June, 2024

Birds Eye has announced its commitment to sourcing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material as part of its broader sustainable packaging journey.


Fake Kakadu plum powder identified

05 June, 2024

ANSTO is sharing research that confirms fraudulent Kakadu plum extracts are in circulation online and in the international marketplace.


Plant-based fork for Maggi noodles

03 June, 2024

Nestlé has introduced a limited-edition plant-based fork as a packaging accessory for its Maggi cup noodles in India.


Case study: Food-safe paper packaging for lollies

24 May, 2024

Many food and beverage manufacturers are seeking to develop innovative ways to package confectionery in a sustainable way while maintaining quality.


Research: Mislabelled shark meat found in Australian markets

15 May, 2024

Research by Macquarie University has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species.


Baby food pouch feeding method examined in first foods study in NZ

10 May, 2024

An Otago-led study debunks the concern about over- and under-eating with two types of baby's first feeding methods.


PakTech teams up with Endeavour Group

08 May, 2024

PakTech has announced its launch into Australian manufacturing and a collaboration with Endeavour Group to advance its packaging recycling scheme.


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