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Moving food for greater good

Wednesday 17 December 2008

Mrs Crocket’s Fast and Fresh has donated over $56,000 worth of food to NSW charities since the beginning of 2008.


New IBCs provide complete solution

Tuesday 16 December 2008

VIP Packaging has expanded its IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) collection, reconditioning and refurbishing services to include the manufacturing and supply of brand new IBCs.


What a water-full world

Friday 05 December 2008

In the crowded and rather lucrative bottled water market, standing out on supermarket shelves takes effort and ingenuity.


New Automatic Pallet Stretch Wrapping Machine with ring technology

Thursday 04 December 2008

TechnoWrapp S.r.l. from Fonzaso Italy, in collaboration with their local partner HBM Packaging Technologies, have released the new A800 and A800 4E automatic ring wrapping machines for wrapping palletised loads with stretch film and a waterproof top sheet.


The latest in robotic palletising

Thursday 04 December 2008

Many food and beverage plants have automated their processes with a palletising robot, and this trend is set to continue given the speed and flexibility that robotics offer, according to SA-based Hot Melt Packaging Systems.


High speed green packaging machine project underway

Wednesday 03 December 2008

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic used in the sealing of food produce such as pasta, rice and crisps, researchers at Bath University, England, are leading a project to build a new high-speed packaging machine.


Amcor adopts PIQET

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Striving to be a leader across all aspects of sustainability, Amcor has set aggressive environmental targets in its Australasian operations and is taking a leadership role in working with its customers to assist them in adopting sustainable packaging products.


Thirst quenchingly green

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Victorian-based Cool Change Natural Spring Water has launched Australia’s first spring water packaged in a bottle made from plants, as they seek to go green in an industry often criticised for its lack of sustainability.


Zip it up to pack it in

Monday 10 November 2008

As the largest supplier of flexible packaging in Australasia, Aperio produces innovative packaging solutions for food, beverage and other consumables, as well as a broad range of industrial packaging requirements.


Change to labelling laws

Friday 04 July 2008

Exporters of pre-packaged food to Hong Kong are urged to make themselves aware of new regulations covering nutrition labelling.


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