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.
AUSVEG calls Country of Origin Labelling for fast food
23 April, 2020AUSVEG has praised the decision by fast food chain McDonald's to adopt Country of Origin Labelling, and is urging other fast food retailers to follow suit.
Confoil DP6060 Dualpak paperboard deep ready-meals tray
09 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Confoil Pty LtdSuitable for chilled, frozen or hot contents, Dualpak's paperboard is specifically designed for freezing and reheating and can safely be used in the microwave or oven.
Cadbury unveils its 'new look' chocolate packaging
09 April, 2020Cadbury has unveiled its new packaging for both Cadbury and Cadbury Dairy Milk, starting with its Marble range in Australia.
Cold-chain sticker indicates spoilt food
08 April, 2020A low-cost nanofibre sticker has been devised for food products to certify refrigeration succession in a food-supply chain.
Foodmach joins the fight against COVID-19
07 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Foodmach Pty LtdFoodmach has been recruited to build equipment that will enable an Australian manufacturer of surgical masks to increase production by 2500%.
SA packaging company to make 145 million masks
06 April, 2020 | Supplied by: Detmold GroupPackaging manufacturer Detmold Group will make millions of respirator and surgical masks to help the state's health workers battle COVID-19.
Call for regulation on interactive product labels
31 March, 2020Interactive food labels need stronger regulations, according to a study by University of Exeter.
Proposed pregnancy warning labels rejected
23 March, 2020Food Forum Ministers have rejected draft recommendations for mandatory pregnancy warning labels, the Brewers Association of Australia comments.
2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference postponed
17 March, 2020 | Supplied by: Australian Institute of PackagingThe AIP has announced the postponement of the 2020 AIP Australasian Packaging Conference and all surrounding events, including the PKN Women in Packaging Breakfast.
Nestlé rolls out recyclable baby food pouch
09 March, 2020As part of its goal to make its packaging 100% recyclable or re-usable by 2025, baby food brand Gerber has introduced a single-material pouch in the US.
