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.
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.
Label Power Virgo desktop finishing system
06 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdVirgo from Label Power is a compact desktop finishing system that unwinds, laminates labels for durability, digitally die cuts, removes excess label material around each die-cut shape, slit and rewinds.
Markem-Imaje and Cognex develop advanced 'Mark & Read' technology
06 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Markem-Imaje Pty LtdThe companies are collaborating to develop Mark & Read applications for global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies.
MULTIVAC I 410 automatic inspection solution
04 June, 2018 | Supplied by: MULTIVAC Australia Pty LtdThe I 410 model from MULTIVAC Marking & Inspection is an automatic inspection solution that is designed to ensure reliable marking and quality inspection from above and below.
VIPColor VP750 digital print-on-demand colour label printer
01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Label Power Pty LtdThe VIPColor VP750 digital print-on-demand colour label printer features enhanced water resistance printing technology.
Invisible Sentinel brewSTAT Saccharomyces diastaticus detection tool
01 June, 2018 | Supplied by: IntermedbrewSTAT, powered by Veriflow, is a molecular platform that is designed to be accurate and easy to use.
Junk food should have graphic warnings: study
29 May, 2018Graphic warnings on unhealthy foods, like the ones used on cigarette packaging, may encourage consumers to make healthier choices.
