The Federal Court has ruled that Maltesers are so well-known they cannot be mistaken for just any round piece of chocolate.
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Food recall for Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate
Cadbury is conducting a voluntary consumer level recall due to the possible presence of milk protein, which is not labelled on the packaging.
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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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Packaging to extend product life
The Australian Institute of Packaging will be holding a course on 'Packaging for Product Life Extension’ in South Australia on Thursday 14 May.
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Advanced packaging system slashes costs
When a leading European dried-fruit processing company, Frutos Secos de la Vega of Spain, needed to solve a shelf-life problem, it turned to Hefestus for a new packaging system.
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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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Consumers prefer glass over other packaging
74% of consumers prefer glass packaging for food and beverages a European survey has found.
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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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US packaging industry competitors unite for sustainability
Four of the United States' leading carton manufacturers have joined forces to help advance improvements to carton recycling infrastructure across the country.
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FormRite sponsors new pet food category for Challenge Awards
The FormRite Group is a proud sponsor of the NEW Pet Food category in the Food Challenge Awards for 2009!
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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 robot to pick, pack and load
Traditional AUSPACK exhibitor, Selpak Automation is Schubert's distributor of packaging and processing equipment in Australia and NZ.
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AFGC calls for national food and grocery agenda
Australia must urgently adopt a National Food and Grocery Agenda to ensure the nation’s food supply and protection of thousands of jobs, the Australian Food and Grocery Council announced today.
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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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