It’s the kind of product we take for granted so it’s no wonder that most of us barely give stretch wrap a second thought. However, the next time you heat up your plastic-clad leftovers in the microwave perhaps digest these sobering statistics: Each person uses an average of 17kg of
It is great to see food industry events thriving globally with New Zealand’s food manufacturing buyers returning to Auckland’s Showgrounds to meet the exhibiting suppliers from across the food and packaging industries at Foodtech Packtech 2023. Product Manager, Felicity Parker and Sales Manager, Leanne Dawson visited many of our very
We were lucky enough to join them, alongside key Australian packaging industry professionals, in recognising this milestone with the 60th anniversary dinner in Melbourne at the beginning of the month. Established in September 1963, led by foundation president Noel McLennan, the AIP has seen 28 presidents over the years. Current
In partnership with the Australian Institute for Packaging (AIP), a panel discussion on Sustainable Packaging Design for the Meat Industry was delivered to an engaged audience at the Smart Food Lounge. Meat packaging impacted by fast approaching targets With reference to the 2025 National Targets, the discussion focused on materials
Sustainability took centre stage at this year’s PIDA with the Sustainable Packaging Design of the Year award split into the following categories: Recycled Content Labelling Mono Material Advancements Renewable Materials Compostables This year, foodpro is partnering with the AIP to bring education on responsible practices when it comes to food
Wedderburn searched the globe for a sustainable, plastic free labelling solution to offer customers who need labels but are committed to reducing their impact on the environment. Four years ago, we partnered with sustainable material company Bio4Life to introduce the Wedderburn plastic free, Compostable Label range. They have been helping
To help Carman’s crack the healthy snack market for kids, creative agency Elmwood unleashed the power of imagination, and aussie oats. For over 6 years, Elmwood has been the strategic brand partner for Carman’s, a proudly Australian-owned business that has grown to become a household name. While Carman’s muesli and
Fresh Lid is a new innovation in resealable packaging designed to keep product fresh and ready to use. This unique structure has two laminated layers with a printed design applied to the container base, which enables a reclosable use. Fresh Lid is available in various shapes & sizes and is
Marel’s new M360 high-speed labeler employs the latest technology in flexible linerless labeling. Fully automatic, it offers premium presence on the retail shelf with full wraparound labels, as well as C-wrap partial wraparound labels and top labels. The increased surface print area of the labels gives you plenty of space
Developed as a result of a collaboration between Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray and its customers, the X33 technology is part of the X-Series of x-ray inspection systems. To enable food manufacturers with limited factory floor space to comply with food safety standards and reduce energy consumption, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray has designed