Tetra Pak DreamCap, LightCap and HeliCap closures
20 April, 2011 byThree closures have been introduced to the beverage market. The DreamCap is an ergonomically designed closure suitable for on-the-go consumption; the LightCap is designed to keep plastic use and cost to a minimum; and the HeliCap combines one-step easy opening with distinctive tamper evidence.
Rayoface NB films for linerless labels
17 April, 2011 byInnovia Films, producer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films and cellulose substrates for a variety of labelling techniques, has launched a range of films suitable for linerless label applications, called Rayoface NB.
NatureFlex cellulose-based biofilm
16 April, 2011 byInnovia Films has announced that its cellulose-based biofilm, NatureFlex, meets AS4736 for biodegradable plastics suitable for composting and other microbial treatment.
Fruit juice range promotes glass packaging
16 April, 2011Baco has launched four new flavours of its Apple Tree fruit juice in an O-I glass bottle featuring an applied ceramic label (ACL) informing consumers the bottle typically uses 30% recycled content, reducing carbon emissions by around 15% and creating energy savings of almost 10%.
Cyclops yoghurt has one eye on success
15 April, 2011An innovative lids company has produced eye-catching, bespoke lids for the Greek yoghurt natural foods range, Cyclops. Chadwicks has translated an unusual blue-eye design into an appealing lid for Serra Natural Foods’ Organic Premium Low Fat Cyclops yoghurt.
Smart packages - with built-in freshness watchdogs
24 March, 2011The latest packages are not only stronger but also require fewer materials and permit efficient handling - integrated time-temperature indicators and microchips constantly indicate the product’s state of quality. Active systems are even capable of improving the quality of the contents during storage. For product manufacturers, smart packaging therefore ought to be a big talking point.
Dipileg moulded plastic tub
22 February, 2011 byThe Dipileg moulded plastic tub with in-built serving utensils is suitable for a wide range of food applications. The container is available in a range of shapes and sizes and works well with most fill and seal machines.
SIG Combibloc combiCap lightweight screw cap
17 February, 2011 byWith the screw cap combiCap, SIG Combibloc has expanded its product range by adding a screw cap that weighs just 1.85 g. The closure can be applied to carton packs using existing closure applicators with a minor adjustment.
O-I craft beer bottle range
17 February, 2011 byThe Australian-made industry craft beer bottle range enables brand consistency across single-serve and multi-serve craft brews.
Bottles Ltd 10 L PET jerry can
17 February, 2011 byThe 10 L PET jerry can for drinking water has a large, angled neck and integrated handle. This makes accurate pouring easy without the ‘glugging’ effect normally experienced with large containers.
Swiss Pack packaging range
15 February, 2011The Swiss Pack Australia product range includes flexible packaging such as film and pouches, woven PP, paper sacks and bulk bags, plastic jars, caps and closures, glass bottles, printed paperboard boxes and corrugated boxes, and plastic buckets and pails.
Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable pouch
16 December, 2010 byThe wide opening of the Zip360 resealable pouch allows for easy access to contents and can be resealed in two ways.
Innovia Films NatureFlex N913 cellulose-based packaging film
16 December, 2010 byThe NatureFlex N913 is the latest grade of NatureFlex cellulose-based packaging film. Derived from renewable resources, the film has a sealant layer for enhanced sealability and seal integrity. Other advantages of the product include providing a barrier to moisture, gases and aromas; and certified to meet EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 composting norms.
SIG Combibloc carton packs with perforation
16 December, 2010 byThe SIG Combibloc carton packs with a perforation all the way across the top are specifically designed for aseptic food products. The complete perforation on the carton pack can be opened all the way across the top without the use of additional tools and every last drop of product can be fully emptied out. This makes the carton packs suitable for chunky and highly viscous products, which are much easier to empty out of the carton pack if it can be opened all the way.
Microwaveable food pouches
16 December, 2010 byMultimodal PP from Borouge provides temperature resistance and balanced seal-peel properties to provide a venting feature for multilayer blown film intended for microwaveable food packaging.