Browsing: Packaging
Food packaging has a major impact all the way through the food and beverage industry, from consumer trends and perceptions, retailers’ needs, as well as export and logistics. Discover news, case studies and interviews relating to the food packaging industry in NZ, food packaging manufacturers, machines, plant and factory, products and food packaging trends.
Packaging Council releases Version 2 of its Code of Practice
The Packaging Council of New Zealand (PAC.NZ) has released version two of its popular Code of Practice. Continue →
Craft beer in a can
Craft beer in cans? Yes, it really does work. Abita Brewery is one of the USA’s first craft breweries to serve the market with this packaging variant, produced on a completely new filling line able to handle both glass bottles and cans. Continue →
Total packaging solutions at Gulfood 2013
Packaging firm tna will be showcasing its total packaging solutions at Gulfood 2013 with a range of products combined to represent a complete integrated production system on stand. Continue →
New cylindrical KeyKeg with double wall technology
Lightweight Containers has launched the first member of a new generation of KeyKegs: the cylindrical KeyKeg20. Continue →
Check label compliance on new websites
Maryland-based FDA consulting firm, FDAImports.com, has launched five new labelling websites that allow companies with products that are regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration to receive a label review in order to identify any compliance issues with their product label. Continue →
Enhancements maximise processing and packaging efficiency
Key Technology introduces enhancements to its Iso-Flo® family of stainless steel vibratory equipment. Continue →
Sustainability replaces cost as packaging industry’s top challenge
According to a study conducted by Packaging World and DuPont, respondents say that while today’s packaging professional is focused on cost, performance and food safety/security, as well sustainability, will replace cost as a dominant trend in 10 years time. Continue →
Glass in a can for Chinese beer drinkers
Anheuser-Busch has launched Budweiser in premium metal packaging featuring a full aperture end. Continue →
First ever PE packaging machine launched by tna
Global packaging solutions specialist tna has launched the world’s first vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) rotary polyethylene packaging system. Continue →
Pavilion to showcase bioplastics
In keeping with the success of the Bioplastics Pavilion that was introduced in 2009, organisers of AUSPACK PLUS 2013 have announced it will be a feature of next year’s show to help visitors understand bioplastics. Continue →
Compostable label adds to Zespri’s sustainable vision
Next season Zespri will introduce the world’s first and only fully compostable fruit labels on all Zespri® organic kiwifruit. Continue →
Smartphone app for reading wine labels
A Bordeaux-based company has developed a mobile app that allows consumers to scan Bordeaux wine labels to learn more about the producer, the vineyard and what others thought of the product. Continue →
Processing and packaging innovation on display at AUSPACK PLUS 2013
Processing and filling machinery will be heavily showcased at AUSPACK PLUS 2013 with stands already booked for Eriez Magnetics, Fallsdell, Perfect Packaging, Walls Machinery, Heat and Control, Reactive Engineering, JL Lennard, TNA Australia, Accuweigh and Kockums Bulk Systems to name a few. Continue →
Lidding solutions for smooth wall aluminium foil containers
Flexible packaging specialist, KM Packaging Services Ltd, is celebrating 15 years since the development of its revolutionary lidding film technology for smooth wall aluminium trays, which is now one of the most popular packaging solutions used by the food manufacturing industry. Continue →
Global aseptic packaging to grow by 25 percent in next five years
The world market for aseptically packed products amounted to 123 billion litres in 269 billion packs during 2011, according to the new Global Aseptic Packaging report from food and drinks consultancy Zenith International and packaging experts Warrick Research. Continue →
Key Technology sorters and diagnostics deliver for cranberry supplier
L&S Cranberry in Quebec Canada is one of the largest growers supplying Ocean Spray Cranberries, the grower-owned agricultural cooperative. Continue →
Student wins prize to present packaging research in the US
Massey University Postharvest PhD student Justin O’Sullivan has been awarded a prestigious travel scholarship by the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes. Continue →
Wellington packaging company making a splash across the ditch
A number of Australian print-buyers are choosing the innovative, prompt and cost-effective offering of Wellington-based Gravure Packaging to handle their FMCG packaging needs. Continue →
Acquisition bolsters tna’s electrical engineering capabilities
Packaging solutions provider, tna recently announced its acquisition of The Cadalec Group. Continue →
Rapid Labels wins big at awards
Auckland company Rapid Labels has won Label of the Year, four gold medals and Apprentice of the Year at the Pride In Print awards held on 29 June. Continue →