Bio-based stand-up pouches
21 March, 2017Different bio-based coatings on paper substrate have been used by Finland's VTT Technical Research Centre to create lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches.
The commercialisation of biodegradable active food packaging products
21 March, 2017Modified cellulose packaging that degrades in nature in around two years and has antioxidising and antimicrobial features is under development in a Lithuanian university.
Strong demand forecast for ready-to-eat poultry packaging
20 March, 2017As consumers continue to seek convenient, affordable meal options that require little or no preparation, demand is in turn stimulated for a variety of packaging products.
Nanotechnology project to develop antimicrobial packaging
16 March, 2017A project to introduce nanotechnology-based antimicrobial packaging, in order to enhance food safety and reduce waste, has received €7.7 million in funding from the European Union.
Bosch Sigpack VPF scalable vertical flat pouch packing machine
16 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Bosch Rexroth Pty LtdBosch has developed the Sigpack VPF, a freely scalable vertical flat pouch packaging machine for powder filling.
Thermoformed in-mould labelled containers make their debut
15 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Coveris AustralasiaVibrant 360° illustrations that cover the container wall all the way up to the sealing rim are now a reality following a collaboration between Coveris and Finnish dairy producer Valio.
Functional, eye-catching and eco-friendly: the confectionery packaging challenge
09 March, 2017Manufacturers of confectionery and bakery products need to respond to the rising demands of consumers — for great tasting products in functional and environmentally friendly packaging.
New plant to make 3 billion closures per year
03 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak expects to be manufacturing 3 billion closures per year in its new packaging closures plant in Thailand.
Difficult market environment slows growth of bio-based polymers
03 March, 2017The worldwide production capacity for bio-based polymers grew by 4% to 6.6 million tonnes from 2015 to 2016, with capacity forecast to grow to 8.5 million tonnes by 2021, according to a report published by nova-Institute.
Pre-printed cartons vs carton print & apply: which is better?
02 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Matthews Australasia Pty LtdInline carton printing and labelling can be a great alternative to pre-printed cartons.
G. Mondini Platformer combination thermoformer/tray sealer
01 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Select EquipG. Mondini's Platformer is the missing link between thermoforming and tray sealing lines in packaging. It's a revolutionary new concept for forming trays on demand, in line, from a reel.
Tetra Pak to build closures factory in Thailand
20 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has announced it will build a new plant in Thailand producing closures for carton packaging.
PerfoTec Roadrunner top seal packaging machine
17 February, 2017 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty LtdPerfoTec's Roadrunner is a plug-and-play top seal packaging machine that is integrated with the PerfoTec Laser Perforation System.
Safe, efficient, smart and sustainable — modern food packaging
14 February, 2017 by Melanie StreichPackaging was once there simply to protect the contents, but modern packaging can do a lot more than this. Modern packages can think for themselves, remind us, extend shelf life, be heated at the press of a button and influence our senses with their appearance, odour and feel. Some of them can even speak.
tna to celebrate 35th anniversary at AUSPACK
13 February, 2017 | Supplied by: TNA Solutions Pty LtdFood processing and packaging solutions provider tna will be celebrating its 35-year anniversary at AUSPACK 2017, showcasing some of its leading equipment designs.
