Sustainable packaging for UK potato chip brand
18 September, 2023Parkside has collaborated with SMUG, an upstart food and drink brand, to develop a 100% compostable potato chip packet made from a certified home compostable laminate.
Sydney brewer undergoes rebranding
13 September, 2023Batch Brewing Co has rebranded as it nears its 10-year milestone, with a refreshed logo, product naming and altered recipes.
Tetra Pak and MILKLAB partner on single-serve packaging
07 September, 2023MILKLAB has partnered with Tetra Pak to venture into a new packaging format, filling its oat and almond barista alt-milk range into 'single-serve' carton packages.
Blueberry sticker to slow ripening process being trialled
05 September, 2023One of the challenges facing the blueberry industry is the seasonality of the fresh fruit, but could we 'buy' more time using a new sticker technology?
Amcor, Mondelēz International and Licella partner to promote circular economy
17 August, 2023Leaders in the packaging value chain have joined forces to further advance a circular economy for plastic packaging in Australia.
We are removing plastic labels
01 August, 2023The EcoMark Natural Branding provides a non-contact and safe labelling technique that creates an image on fruit and vegetable peels.
FSANZ calls for comment on alcohol bottle labels
25 July, 2023FSANZ has called for comment on a proposal to clarify the requirements for making nutrition content claims about carbohydrate and sugar on alcoholic beverages.
AIP packaging forum and training course alongside Foodtech PackTech 2023
21 July, 2023After an extended hiatus due to the pandemic, AIP will be back in person hosting an extensive range of educational programs alongside of FoodTech PackTech 2023
Food packaging tray circularity initiative in Australia
20 July, 2023Claimed as an Aussie-first collaboration, SEE and ExxonMobil have joined forces on an advanced recycling initiative to generate value from food-grade plastics.
Paper packaging being trialled for noodle cups
17 July, 2023Pot Noodle, a UK instant hot snack brand, is trialling a recyclable paper pot made with FSC-certified paper, with the aim of switching its entire range to it.
Cardboard substitute for shipping sauces and seasonings
17 July, 2023A food manufacturer was searching for a sustainable alternative to stainless steel shipping containers for its flavourful products and discovered a cardboard-based solution.
Sprite's green bottles go clear in Australia, for easier recycling
14 July, 2023Coca-Cola Australia is switching its Sprite green plastic bottles to clear plastic, making them easier to recycle into new bottles locally.
US to strengthen rules for animal-based claims on food labels
12 July, 2023Animal-based food products come packaged with an array of labels, such as organic, natural or grass-fed, which can cause confusion for consumers.
Truthful yet misleading: a US consumer study of packaging labels
04 July, 2023Researchers have found that many US consumers assume that food labelled as "low-fat" also contains less sugar.
Edible biodegradable material has potential for food packaging
30 June, 2023Scientists have developed an edible, transparent and biodegradable material which could have potential as an alternative for single-use plastic in food packaging.
