The future of Australia’s packaging industry
31 May, 2011 by Pierre Pienaar*Any packaging consultant would love the gift of prophesying but, sans that, there are some clear trends that have emerged in the packaging industry which warrant serious attention if participants in this very important sector of the market are to keep up with change.
From the idea to the bottle
31 May, 2011They’re required to look great, feel good, to be light and nonetheless stable, and also possess a high recognition value into the bargain. We’re talking about PET beverage bottles. A successful design for a beer, water or soft-drinks bottle is always preceded by a process of exciting complexity.
Ardagh aluminium beverage bottle
24 May, 2011 byThe Ardagh Group now produces aluminium beverage bottles at its facility in Taree, NSW. Ardagh took the decision to extend the Taree aluminium portfolio from aerosols to aluminium bottles after its research identified an opportunity to enter a niche, but growing, market segment.
More companies band together against advertising of high-fructose corn syrup as 'corn sugar'
24 May, 2011More US sugar companies and trade associations have joined a lawsuit to stop the corn processors from marketing high-fructose corn syrup as a 'natural' product.
O-I glass olive oil bottles
23 May, 2011 byOwens-Illinois has introduced locally manufactured glass olive oil bottles in Australia.
Zip-Pak Zip360 resealable package format
18 May, 2011 byThe Zip360 is resealable package format provides consumer convenience and shelf impact for a wide range of markets. It has a flexible pouch format featuring a wide opening and pour-spout functionality making it suitable for a number of applications. The packaging enables graphics around the entire surface area of the pouch, to maximise shelf impact at the point of purchase.
Bericap Push Pull sports cap
17 May, 2011 bySports caps provide a solution for ‘on-the-go’ consumption and a quick-close option. The next-generation Bericap Push Pull sports cap fulfills such requests and, in addition, requires no aluminium and provides a high flow rate.
Nativia biobased packaging film
15 May, 2011 byNativia is a biodegradable and compostable packaging film developed from Taghleef Industries, Europe. It is produced from 100% renewable sources; has European certification for compostability; is EU compliant with food contact regulations; and is available in transparent and metallised versions and range of thicknesses.
Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology
11 May, 2011 byThe Steri-Shield linerless plug closure technology is suitable for both low- and high-acid aseptic beverage packages.
Wulftec FAST film feeding system
28 April, 2011 byWulftec has FAST, a film feeding system which accurately delivers film to the pallet without reacting to demand. FAST stands for Force Anticipation Stretch Technology, which is the best way to control film failure, film ripping and breakage.
Zip-Pak Zipbox carton with resealable pouch
28 April, 2011Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing (THEM) and Zip-Pak have released Zipbox, an innovative package format that combines the convenience of a resealable pouch with the functionality of a folding carton.
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%.
