What's on show at ProSweets Cologne 2020?
29 January, 2020From sugar-coating processes to visual checks on chocolate, ProSweets Cologne 2020 will showcase some of the latest technologies for making sweets and snacks.
Antimicrobial film created to stop pathogens in packaged meat
24 January, 2020Penn State has created a composite film fused with an antimicrobial that is slowly released to kill pathogens such as Salmonella in packaged meats.
Sumol+Compal Tetra Stelo Aseptic carton
20 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra PakThe Tetra Stelo Aseptic juice carton is recyclable and features an ergonomic design for ease of handling.
Loeschpack RCB-HS wrapping head machine
20 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Allied Industries Pty LtdThe RCB-HS wrapping head machine is a compact machine designed to hermetically seal bars of chocolate to provide a longer shelf life.
Markem-Imaje acquires brand protection specialist Systech
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdSystech will become part of Markem-Imaje, bringing a range of products, including its Brand Protection Suite, into Markem-Imaje’s portfolio.
Tetra Pak and Hexagon launch virtual reality platform
14 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak, in collaboration with Hexagon's PPM Division, has launched a Smart Solutions Platform, to improve collaboration with customers.
Making case packing efficient, economical and sustainable in the supply chain
20 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty LtdWith the rising demand for shelf-ready packaging, automation techniques are making the case packing process increasingly efficient, ecological and affordable for supply chains.
Mitsubishi AGELESS OMAC oxygen absorber
18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Metalprint Australia Pty LtdThe Mitsubishi AGELESS oxygen absorber satchet is now also available in a film form OMAC version that is suitable for pouches and liquids.
Pilot plant for bio-based barrier material for packaging
13 December, 2019The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry.
Shrink wrapping square bottles
11 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdSwiss beverage manufacturer BINA shrink wraps its range of squared and round bottles using Sidel's unifiliar 90° infeed system.
GM food needs definition
10 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Food Standards Australia New ZealandFSANZ will redefine the code for genetically modified foods in 2020 following a report which concluded the current definitions were no longer fit for purpose and lacked clarity.
Wine industry steps closer to IP protection from copycats
06 December, 2019A Bill has been introduced to parliament in order to help the Australian wine industry reduce the risk associated with fraud through IP label theft.
Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal Machines
01 December, 2019 | Supplied by: Esko Australia Pty LtdThe Alfa Machine Thermo Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Machines are suitable for processing cups/tubs with label, cups with IML, cups/tubs without label, mini-portions and special shaped containers.
Eurotub tub and lid range
29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: BerryThe Eurotub tub and lid range comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from 250 to 1000 g. The tubs are lightweight for product protection and ease of use.
Sidel Cermex Flexipack Pick & Place case packer
29 November, 2019 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdPackaging solutions provider Sidel has introduced an auto-adjustable Pick & Place case packer — Cermex Flexipack — for packing glass bottles.

