Unilever has called for the consumer goods industry to step-up its efforts to tackle the mounting challenge of ocean plastic waste and create a circular economy for plastics.
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In search of environmentally friendly shopping bags
Free plastic carrier bags will disappear from Australia’s two largest supermarkets in 2018. There are many arguments for and against this change, as it is important to look at the all environmental impacts of their alternatives.
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2018 packaging scholarship now open
The APPMA in conjunction with the AIP has opened submissions for its tenth annual scholarship program.
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Jet Technologies and B&F Papers partner for specialty films in NZ
B&F will be the sole distributor of Jet laminates and films in NZ, and will provide Jet’s customers with customer service and support.
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The missing piece of the recycling puzzle
To help win the War on Waste consumers and businesses need to properly close the recycling loop by purchasing products that contain recycled content.
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Packaging mentoring program for women – registrations open
The Australian Institute of Packaging has advised that registrations are now open for the 2018 AIP Influential Women Mentoring Program for Australasia.
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Repackaging the impact of food waste
As consumer awareness of the magnitude of food waste grows, Sealed Air’s Ron Cotterman says the time for retailers to implement more effective preventive measures is now.
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The food factory of the future will be smart, connected and collaborative
Smart factories with efficient and fully connected supply chains are critical to manufacturing innovation.
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Packaging company Ecolean opens Australian sales office
In order to cover the important and dynamic markets in Australia and New Zealand, Ecolean has opened a regional sales office in Sydney.
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High volume, high speed stretch wrappers
Food manufacturers looking for pallet wrappers that deliver speed, reliability, economy and safety need look no further than the Octopus Ring Pallet Wrapper from Signode.
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2018 AIP National Conference calls for speakers
The Australian Institute of Packaging is inviting potential speakers to submit abstracts for consideration for its 2018 National Conference to be held in Surfers Paradise in May.
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HMPS wins SA globalisation award
Manufacturer of automated packaging machinery HMPS has been named winner at the Impact Awards 2017, which recognise South Australian companies with global potential.
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HMPS appoints new CEO
Manufacturer of automated packaging machinery, HMPS has appointed Shaun Westcott as its new CEO.
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Packaging companies Propac, IPG announce merger
Packaging manufacturer Pro-Pac has agreed to a $177.5 million transformational merger with Integrated Packaging Group (IPG).
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Chep seals APCO Sustainable Packaging Award
Chep Australia won the 2017 Packaging Manufacturer Award at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation annual Sustainable Packaging Awards last week.
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Ultra-high-speed case packer for food makers
tna has launched the tna ropac 5, an ultra-high-speed case packer for flexible bags that is capable of industry-leading speeds of up to 300 bags per minute.
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Packaging as part of the food waste solution
We spoke to Karl Deily, President of Sealed Air Food Care to hear his views on how to best address the food waste problem.
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Detmold acquires Heshan Innopak business in China
Australian owned packaging company, Detmold Group has reached agreement with United States based Novolex to purchase the Heshan Innopak assets and business.
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Packaging for the meat industry: industry dinner
The Australian Institute of Packaging Victoria (AIP VIC) is running a joint technical dinner with the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), which will cover the latest innovations in packaging for the meat
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AIP to host the 2018 WorldStar Awards for packaging
The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has announced that The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will host the 2018 WorldStar Awards.
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