Sustainable packaging rethink

If Australia is to get real about packaging sustainability, then we need a shift in thinking and to fundamentally change the way we do things, sustainability expert Scott Grierson says.
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Food packaging expansion

MeMeMe needed to increase production as supermarkets and food service operators were increasing orders for its Marcy’s and private label brands of premium croutons and stuffings.
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Significant savings for food packaging

An innovative method for measuring the oxygen permeability of packaging film could result in significant cost savings for the food packaging industry and less waste for the consumer.
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APMA annual scholarship program

Submissions close 8 May for the APMA annual scholarship program which will enable one lucky packaging engineer the opportunity to complete a Diploma in Packaging Technology.
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FOOD Magazine Challenge Awards

The FOOD Magazine Challenge Awards recognise and reward food and drink processors that most successfully demonstrate product innovation and excellence, and entries are now open for 2009.
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A breath of fresh air

The Tic Tac brand has embraced the digital environment to engage with consumers while introducing two new products to the family.
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Monitoring of MAP systems required

As food safety standards become increasingly stringent, companies providing modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) need to ensure that they have appropriate monitoring and reporting systems in place, according to industry experts.
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Healthy year ahead for yoghurts

With the traditional healthy image of yoghurts, it is no surprise that more and more products with health claims are dominating launch activity in the sector.
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All set to go

With the 2008 opening of two new Packaging and Tooling Centres in Mexico and China, Sidel has enhanced its local service capability for new packaging development and blow mould manufacturing.
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New culture blends for feta cheese

Using the new DVS cultures, dairies now have the opportunity to produce traditional white brined cheese with improved texture, while at the same time benefiting from the advantages of direct-to-the-vat production.
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Packing fun into functionality

With an aim to be the most exciting plastics company in Australasia, renowned for exceptional innovation that transforms its customers’ businesses, Alto focuses on inspriring excellence through unique packaging.
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