Crabs and trees help replace plastic packaging
24 July, 2018Researchers have developed a sustainable packaging wrap by spraying alternating layers of chitin nanofibres found in shellfish and cellulose nanocrystals found in wood pulp.
Screw this cork business
24 July, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseAccording to the Portuguese Cork Association (APCOR), 88% of the world's top wines are sealed with corks.
Tru-Trac TR1 Encoder
17 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe Tru-Trac encoder by CL encoder features an adjustable spring-tensioned mounting with the option of either a rubber or aluminium wheel.
Low-cost, sustainable option for food packaging
17 July, 2018A large-scale manufacturing process using cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as advanced barrier coatings for food packaging is available for licensing.
Omni PerformX and VentX ranges of reinforced stretch wraps
04 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Omni GroupOmni claims its reinforced VentX and PerformX films will reduce stretch wrap usage by over 50%. Not only does halving film usage significantly reduce wrapping costs, it reduces environmental impact.
Bosch wants to get out of packaging
02 July, 2018Bosch is looking for a buyer for the food and pharmaceuticals units of the packaging machinery business (PA), part of its Packaging Technology division.
Expand CoOL to foodservice says SIA
02 July, 2018"What about foodservice?" — Seafood Industry Australia wants foodservice establishments to notify diners where their seafood came from.
VIP Color VP750 digital colour label printer
02 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdThe VIP Color VP750 is the next generation of digital print-on-demand colour label and tag printer with enhanced water resistance printing technology, and includes an automatic cutter.
Food fraud, contamination, recalls and traceability
27 June, 2018 by Miguel Campos, Export sales manager, AdvantaGolf ball material in hash browns, horse meat in hamburgers — traceability has never been more important for the food industry.
CoOL labelling mandatory from 1 July
26 June, 2018Be warned — Country of Origin food labelling becomes mandatory in Australia from 1 July and the ACCC will be checking to ensure businesses are complying.
Bottling beverages at 36,000 bph with new PET line
20 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdUSHydrations acquired a complete PET line from Sidel, equipped with a Matrix Combi, with the aim of producing around two million bottles a day.
PET Technologies APF-Max PET stretch blow moulding machines
18 June, 2018 | Supplied by: PET TechnologiesPET Technologies has announced the 4th generation of PET stretch blow moulding machines APF-Max with output range 6000–14000 bph for bottles volume of 0.2–3.0 L.
Bottled water company quenches its thirst for high-pressure air
13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors AustraliaPET blow moulding relies on an efficient supply of compressed air — here's how E'stel Water managed its air supply.
Sipping champagne in space
13 June, 2018 by Nichola MurphyMaison Mumm's new champagne bottle and glass will allow astronauts and other space travellers to sip champagne in zero gravity.
Scent permeation through induction-sealed closure liner
12 June, 2018A patent has been granted to Tekni-Plex for its Sniff Seal technology, which is the first liner to enable scent permeation through an induction seal closure liner.
