Packaging

A new flexible packaging business has entered the ANZ market with a suite of bio-based certified compostable pack formats for food and other products. We spoke to Grounded Packaging co-founder Josh Kempton.

The Australian Institute of Packaging is welcoming industry participants for Foodbank hamper packing in Victoria.

A new range of aseptic bags from Jet Technologies has been designed to lengthen the lifespan of foods such as fruit puree, dairy, wine, and jams.

Australian packaging automation and product traceability system integrator Foodmach has teamed up with global supply chain security expert Systech to bring its Unisecure technology to the ANZ market.

The Chia Co. has expanded its Chia Pod pudding range with a new pouch-based variant for more convenient on-the-go snacking.

Italian beverage maker Sanpellegrino S.p.A usually creates its annual special edition S.Pellegrino label series with designs from other iconic Italian brands. This year it decided to branch out.

Organisers of the upcoming PIDA Awards have announced a new special award category for accessible packaging design.

Australian packaging industry figure Keith Chessell has received a Lifetime Achievement award from the World Packaging Organisation.

Swedish food tech company Micvac has been recognised at the annual Sustainology Summit 2018 in New York for its sustainable systems for healthy and environmentally conscious meals.

A new versatile textured thermal matte film that produces a rough touch and feel promises to meet production demands for luxury looks and sensations in high-end products.

Entries for the 2019 Packaging Innovation and Design Awards have opened with two new categories announced.

Three Australian companies, and one from New Zealand, have been announced as winners in the WorldStar Packaging Awards.

Australian family-owned winery De Bortoli Wines has won top honours for the unique, world-first packaging on its new Rosé Rosé at the International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.

PepsiCo ANZ is set to convert chip packets into furniture, bollards, signage and more in partnership with REDcycle.

Taylors Wines has added touch-activated sensors and temperature guides to its bottles to encourage consumers to chill their red wine before serving.

The new Entice range of soft-touch films from Jet Technologies is designed to give consumer product labels additional value and a premium look.