Kit Kat packaging: from logo to recycling symbol
29 October, 2020Kit Kat has temporarily replaced the logo on its four-finger milk chocolate bar with a label to encourage Australian consumers to recycle in store.
Pay rise strikes to scramble Australian egg supplies
28 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Huhtamaki Australia Pty LtdThis Friday's strikes will affect the packaging of 7.5 million eggs across Australia, disrupting supply to supermarkets and cafes.
Krones helps Bundaberg install in-house canning line
27 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdAustralian brewer and soft drink producer Bundaberg has installed its first in-house canning line using the Craftmate filler from Krones.
ProSweets Cologne 2021 confectionery tradeshow to go ahead
26 October, 2020The supplier tradefair will exhibit companies with the latest innovations and progress regarding sustainable and digital packing concepts.
Leuze GSX14E two-in-one fork sensor
22 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe GSX 14E – sensor from Leuze is a two-in-one fork sensor suitable for packaging and labelling machine manufacturers.
Pringles can set for eco makeover
21 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Kellogg (Aust) Pty LtdThe current tube is made up of foil, paper board, metal and plastic, making it difficult to be recycled through the existing household recycling system.
Pact Group and Fonterra unveil plant-based milk bottle
20 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Pact Group Pty LtdThe 2 L Anchor bottle is to be made from natural materials and be 100% kerbside recyclable.
Recycle soft plastic from home using pouch innovation
19 October, 2020 | Supplied by: o.f packPREP Design, in partnership with O F Packaging, has developed a system to recycle some soft plastics through the existing kerbside recycling system.
High number of breaches on alcohol packaging standards
12 October, 2020"... most of the breaches relating to the prohibition on alcohol packaging having strong or evident appeal to under 18s."
Mondi wins awards for sustainable food packaging
08 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupGlobal packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has been recognised in this year's Austrian Green Star Packaging Awards for two recent sustainable packaging innovations.
How COVID-19 is impacting global supply chains, webinar
07 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe interactive webinar will include a global panel of experts who will discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the global packaging supply chains.
Purina launches recyclable pet food packaging
01 October, 2020Purina launched its recyclable plastic wet pet food packaging in September.
BioGone landfill-biodegradable bubble wrap
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: BiogoneAs plastic mounts up in landfills, BioGone has now introduced an environmentally friendly bubble wrap that will still offer the same level of protection and quality.
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference: Virtual Edition
30 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingWith 70 speakers from seven countries over four days, the virtual edition of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference is running from 27 to 30 October.
Need for better seafood labels and tighter laws — AMCS
28 September, 2020Marine conservationists say that threatened and endangered fish species are ending up on our dinner plates in Australia.
