BASF compostable polymer production set to increase
03 June, 2020 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdBASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group have signed an agreement, enabling Red Avenue to produce and sell PBAT materials in China.
Packaging webinar: Hero or villain in a circular economy?
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and thinkstep-anz will host a webinar on 23 June 2020, addressing Cradle to Cradle certification and LCA.
Syntegon Technology, BillerudKorsnäs Shaped Paper Pods
02 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Syntegon Technology Singapore Pte. LtdSyntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have designed Shaped Paper Pods, a sustainable packaging solution for the food and cosmetics industries.
Bestech Australia Sealtick TSE6089L leak testing device
01 June, 2020 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Sealtick TSE6089L is a leak testing device, designed to ensure packages are sealed against moisture, oxygen and contamination.
Addressing lack of science with food date labels
20 May, 2020US researchers have come together with the goal of clarifying the lack of science behind food date labels, and in the process reduce food waste.
Amcor provides creative packaging for turkey snack range
18 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAmcor has provided flexible packaging for Butterball; the design of the packaging improves the visibility of the products in the packaging, and is anti-fog.
Winners of the 2020 PIDA awards announced virtually
15 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingLobster protection packaging and easy-to-open milk were gold award winners at the 2020 PIDA Awards announced 'virtually' in May.
Ecolean wins gold at 2020 PIDA packaging awards
15 May, 2020 | Supplied by: EcoleanEcolean together with Bannister Downs Dairy received two gold awards at the 2020 PIDA awards for its packaging innovation.
Nespresso and Amcor win award for aluminium coffee capsule
13 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalThe EAFA has awarded the Alufoil Trophy in the resource efficiency category to Nespresso and Amcor, for their ASI aluminium coffee capsule.
Packaging with creases: imperfection with intention
13 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co LtdA label with creases is mostly a 'no-no', but for one chocolate liqueur manufacturer this imperfectionism is intentional to evoke an impression of being made by hand.
Alcohol warning labels increase awareness of drinking harms
05 May, 2020A series of Canadian studies has found that alcohol bottles with warning labels may inform consumers about the risks of alcohol consumption and reduce their drinking.
Packaging supplier steps up to meet high FMGC demand
05 May, 2020 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies, a specialist food packaging supplier, has been working double time to meet increased demand from FMGC customers.
BioGone landfill-biodegradable cling wrap
04 May, 2020 | Supplied by: BiogoneLandfill-biodegradable cling wrap from BioGone will allow the film to be biodegraded away when disposed to a landfill-type environment.
Foodmach launches Code One reliability package
30 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdFoodmach, in partnership with Markem-Imaje, has launched the Code One package, designed to increase equipment reliability for coding and labelling activities.
Soft plastics: follow the Red recycled road
27 April, 2020 by Nerida Kelton, MAIP, Executive Director – Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); ANZ Board Member – World Packaging Organisation (WPO) | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingNerida Kelton from the Australian Institute of Packaging takes us on journey from soft plastics to the Red recycled road.
