The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) have developed a new training course with the Australian Food Cold Chain Council (AFCCC) as an introduction to the role of packaging in the cold chain. Read more
A first of its kind tray sealer has arrived
G.Mondini is helping to fill gaps in the market with the launch of the CIGNO fully automatic tray sealing system for small to medium productions. Read more
Creating a circular economy of packaging is critical for the future
O F Packaging and Close the Loop continue to be an invaluable sustainable and recyclable packaging organisation for the food and beverage industry. Read more
ALDI launches consumer recycling research and plastics progress report
ALDI Australia has launched its annual 2021 Plastics and Packaging Progress Report, reviewing the supermarket’s progress to achieving its goal of a 25 per cent reduction of plastics and packaging by 2025, and what it all means for customers who are increasingly invested in this journey. Read more
Eco bottle targets wine industry’s carbon hotspot
A wine bottle made entirely from Australian-sourced 100 per cent recycled PET plastic is helping to reshape the carbon footprint of wine by targeting the industry’s environmental hotspot – the glass bottle. Read more
HMPS produces an industry first
Proudly Australian machine builders, HMPS Group (HMPS), began in 1980 and have since evolved into specialists in the design and manufacture of automated processing and packaging solutions. Over the years, the company has solved complex packaging challenges and their most recent success story was no exception. Read more
APCO and Planet Ark report reveals consumers’ recycling goals
The Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report has revealed two thirds of Australians want more information about how to recycle correctly, while three quarters want the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) to be on all packaging. Read more
Signed, sealed and delivered: Bonfiglioli gets the stamp of approval
The importance of gearmotors to the food and beverage industry is highlighted by Bonfiglioli’s work with manufacturers and key stakeholders. Read more
New APCO Pledge drives recycled materials in packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) recently announced the launch of the Recycled Materials Pledge, a new initiative designed to drive greater uptake of recycled materials in packaging. Read more
Rosella gets a new look in sustainable Tetra Pak packaging
The iconic Australian food brand, Rosella, has partnered with the global food packaging company, Tetra Pak, to make the switch from cans to the Tetra Recart package – the solution with the lowest CO2 footprint in the market. Read more
CRC gives the green light for food grade plastics
With ever-tightening health and safety regulations being implemented across the food and beverage industry, production sites require close monitoring and consistently reliable products without fuss. Companies must ensure they are in compliance with HACCP, ISO and NSF H1 standards at all times, keeping up to date documentation of chemical use in a holistic, cost-effective way. Read more
Arnott’s plans packaging transformation using mono-material
Arnott’s has committed to transitioning its soft plastic packaging from multi to mono-material, making it fully recyclable by the end of 2023. This is well ahead of the 2025 National Packaging Targets set by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) and its “best practice” guidelines for soft plastic packaging. Read more
Winners announced for the 2022 APPMA Awards of Excellence
Winners of the 2022 Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence were announced last night at the 2022 APPMA Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, held during AUSPACK 2022. Read more
What’s on at AUSPACK 2022?
Food & Beverage Industry News delves into what’s on at AUSPACK 2022 on 17-20 May at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Read more
AUSPACK: The countdown is on – just one month to go
There is just 1 month to go until the industry magnet for the southern hemisphere AUSPACK opens in Melbourne. Embodying the innovation of the processing and packaging industry, make sure you’re there to see the leading companies unveiling the latest technology and hear from the experts in person. Read more
AIP president and two board members become CPPs
Members of the senior leadership at the Australian Institute of Packaging proudly received the Certified Packaging Professional (CPPs) designation based on their continued expertise. Read more
Close the Loop wins top global sustainability award for packaging
Close the Loop has won the Diamond Award for the 2021 Dow Packaging Innovation Awards – the top global sustainability award for packaging. Read more
Simple changes in packaging can have global impact
Select Equip, specialists in food packaging equipment, has seen first-hand the benefits of changes in packaging and is touting innovative offerings from GKS Packaging. Read more
An additional $60 million will drive recycled plastic packaging
The federal government has announced $60 million in additional funding to boost the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and accelerate the uptake of recycled content in plastic packaging and products. Read more
Nestlé launches range of Easter eggs with 50 per cent less packaging
New research from Nestlé has revealed that despite 90 per cent of Australians noticing the amount of food packaging and 54 per cent looking for less packaging this Easter, only 5 per cent consider the amount of packaging waste as an important factor when purchasing Easter eggs. Read more