Out of the box: 2025 PIDA Awards finalists announced
31 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingFinalists have been announced for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.
Robatech Alpha adhesive melter
28 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Robatech Australia Pty LtdWith Alpha, Robatech is expanding its new-generation adhesive melter range.
Re-In-Can-Ation project making Stone & Wood cans more sustainable
24 March, 2025 | Supplied by: VISYVisy is working with Stone & Wood on a pilot project called Re-In-Can-Ation to make beer cans with 83% recycled content, locally in Qld.
Henkel Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus adhesive solution
20 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Henkel Australia Pty LtdHenkel Adhesive Technologies has developed the Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus hot melt adhesive especially for high-speed machines for pharmaceutical packaging.
Bacon maker goes linerless with its packaging
19 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Ravenwood Packaging LtdDenhay Farms in the UK has fully automated its packaging operations by integrating Ravenwood's linerless technology for its bacon sleeves.
Registrations open for Australasian Packaging Conference
17 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingEarly-bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
Database of migrating food-contact chemicals
13 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Food Packaging Forum FoundationAn open-access database of over 5000 food-contact chemicals from packaging and other articles is designed to help improve the safety of food-contact materials.
Compostable packs for premium dates
04 March, 2025 | Supplied by: ParksideSustainable packaging company Parkside has partnered with UK snack producer Lama to develop a home-compostable pack for Datekin Sukkari dates.
US agency sued over 'deceptive' product labelling
27 February, 2025A lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service alleges the agency has approved misleading labelling on chicken and turkey products.
Parkside lidding film solutions
21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: ParksideParkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions.
Tip Top introduces bread bags with 30% recycled plastic
17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor is partnering with Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries to introduce bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic.
Drawing out mercury: 'active' packaging for canned tuna
10 February, 2025Researchers in Sweden have developed a novel packaging technique which has reportedly removed up to 35% of the accumulated mercury in canned tuna.
Recyclable cardboard boxes from Visy for Tassal prawns
06 February, 2025 | Supplied by: VISYVisy has developed a purpose-built box for Tassal's prawns, which is recyclable and designed to maintain temperature and structural integrity when exposed to water.
Sidel StarLITE-R STILL rPET lightweight bottle base
31 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdThe StarLITE-R STILL is Sidel's high production speed 100% rPET lightweight bottle base for still products.
Herrmann Ultrasonics with Top Seal Module for pouch packaging
30 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Perfect AutomationHerrmann Ultrasonics with the Top Seal Module (TSM) solution is designed to eliminate the need for separate heating and cooling stations while ensuring 100% leak-proof packaging.
