Best Before, food waste reduction and bottom lines
25 May, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseTesco's has announced that it is removing 'Best Before' dates on nearly 70 selected fruit and vegetable lines to "help cut down on food waste".
Is Amazon sounding the death knell for the barcode?
23 May, 2018 by Janette WoodhouseAmazon Go is ruffling more than a few feathers in supermarket land. It opened its first store in Seattle in January and has just announced intentions of opening two more.
Heat and Control partnering with Hayssen
22 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdFollowing its partnership agreement with Hayssen, Heat and Control will now add flow wrapper technology to its product line-up.
Packing scampi at double the speed
17 May, 2018 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdIn the UK, frozen seafood manufacturer Whitby Seafoods has been able to double its packaging speed by installing a new packaging and distribution line.
Jet Technologies cask for beverages and liquid products
09 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesJet Technologies' cask is suitable for all types of drinks and offers a high preservation quality.
Tetra Pak turns to paper straws
01 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Tetra PakIn an attempt to address the issue of plastic waste, Tetra Pak is working to replace plastic straws used in its small drinks cartons with paper ones.
Eriez Xtreme Metal Detector and ProGrade Magnets
01 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Eriez Magnetics Pty LtdFor the most difficult food industry applications requiring the best level of protection against metal contamination, an Eriez Xtreme Metal Detector can be combined with ProGrade Magnets.
Ball develops colourful can lids
01 May, 2018Ball Corporation's Cameo End Printing allows customers to differentiate their product from competitors by brightening up the lids on their recyclable aluminium cans from Ball.
Consumers drink more when alcoholic drinks labelled as low strength
30 April, 2018A study found the lower the alcohol strength labelled on the drink, the higher the total amount of drink consumed.
Australian coffee cups win international awards
26 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Detpak Pty LtdAustralian-owned paper and board manufacturer Detpak has been recognised for its new series of hot cups at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Seattle.
Fortress Technology Phantom multi-aperture food metal detector
24 April, 2018 | Supplied by: AccuPakFortress Technology has released a multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detector range that will assist food manufacturers to reduce factory footprint, investment and ongoing operating costs.
Aurora FORCE10 magnetic separation systems
24 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Aurora Process EquipmentThe FORCE10 range of magnets can be integrated into process lines to work hand in hand with metal detection and X-ray equipment so users can meet the ever-tightening tolerances for foreign matter in foods and beverages.
Gualapack sustainable flexible packaging solutions
23 April, 2018 | Supplied by: AUSPOUCHThe Australian Pouch Company is working with Gualapack to offer a comprehensive range of sustainable flexible packaging solutions.
Gualapack bio-based spouts and caps
23 April, 2018 | Supplied by: AUSPOUCHGualapack has developed a range of spouts and caps made exclusively of bio-sourced polymers.
Brewers call for pregnancy warnings on all alcoholic beverages
23 April, 2018The Brewers Association of Australia has been proactive in adopting pregnancy warning labels and is now criticising others' delay in following suit.
