According to Haver & Boecker, operations across the globe in food industries can experience significant flexibility and efficiency gains from the new Radimat PathFinder. Continue →

Kiwi company makes shift easy to smarter, greener packaging As sustainability becomes a top priority for food manufacturers, Forward Plastics is helping brands across New Zealand make the shift to smarter, greener packaging. Continue →

In today’s fast-paced and eco-conscious world, the packaging industry faces a critical challenge: balancing efficiency with sustainability. Continue →

Wadding Solutions is committed to continuous improvement, says director Abbie Watson, and focused on enhancing internal systems and machinery to maintain the reputation for “efficient service, top-quality products, and exceptional customer care”. Continue →

Changes in packaging policies are expected to roll out in the EU during 2025 and in time these may flow through to fresh produce suppliers in New Zealand and Australia. Continue →

The Packaging Forum has been working more than 20 years to develop sustainable solutions for both maximum material recovery and waste minimisation – from promoting and investing in reuse and refillable solutions, to facilitating recovery and recycling schemes for glass, soft plastic, food and beverage cartons and, most recently, caps and lids. Continue →

The popularity of glass packaging for food in New Zealand continues its upward trend, the latest GS1 data shows. Continue →

In today’s competitive economy, manufacturing is all about efficiencies and throughput as they work to supply retailers with consumer goods. Continue →

A 40-year legacy of ‘excellence in packaging machinery’ In the ever-evolving world of packaging, few names resonate with the same level of trust and reliability as New-Zealand-owned Minipack Quickshrink, says owner and CEO Antonio Scordamaglia. Continue →

In the fast-paced world of food and packaging technology, maintaining top-notch hygiene is non-negotiable. Continue →

Plastic Free July Aotearoa returned this year, and called on all New Zealanders to join forces in the fight against plastic pollution. Continue →

RESEARCHERS DEVELOP BIODEGRADABLE, BIORECYCLABLE GLASS Glass is used in many fields, and plays an important role in food and beverage packaging. Continue →

Koehler paper designed for the fast-food market. From our international files comes an interesting story about Koehler Paper, a German company that can look back on 210 years of company history, and with a turnover around €1 billion, it is now one of the few independent, family-owned German companies in the paper industry. Continue →

The recycling of packaging in New Zealand is set to increase thanks to a new partnership between the New Zealand Food & Grocery Council (FGC) and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) which will advance the uptake of the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). Continue →

CAPS AND BOTTLES ARE NOW INSEPARABLE – INTERNATIONAL RECYCLING TO CHANGE PACKAGING Due to an impending directive set forth by the European Union (EU), tethered caps which remain permanently attached to the bottle after opening and during use will soon be widely available for consumers across Europe. Continue →

DRAMATIC PRODUCT COUNTERFEITING DECLINE BY DIGITAL ‘FINGERPRINT’ SOLUTION Tasmanian cherry grower Reid Fruits has announced a dramatic decline in product counterfeiting, over the past three export seasons to Asia, as a result of a Smart Fingerprint solution developed by brand authentication technologists Laava, in collaboration with digital printing specialist Peacock Bros. Continue →