PepsiCo has become the first large food FMCG business in Australia to move to 100 per cent recyclable packaging across its entire snacks range.

Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has become a REDcycle partner, with products in its K Peel lidding film range already REDcycle approved.

Food waste, whether it be food damaged or spoiled in transit, or food that is wasted from the hospitality sector and households, has a significant economic and environmental impact, says Paula Birch, sales director, Parkside Flexibles.

Apart from the massive strides the brand has made in working towards a circular economy model for packaging, KitKat has also pledged to become carbon neutral by 2025.

On-pack track and trace technology, in the form of smart labels, is being embraced by Australasia’s meat producers, as a tool to deliver supply chain transparency, product authentication, proof of provenance, consumer engagement, and now, COVID-19 clearance.

Result Group will be distributing the FreshTag time-temperature indicator (TTI) labels that signpost the freshness of food with easy-to-read colour codes.

The AIP and NZIFT will host a series of online sessions with packaging experts at this year's FoodTech PackTech in Auckland.

Australian healthier snack company, Vege Chips, has pledged its official support of the nation’s busiest wildlife hospital in the Gold Coast, the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.

Back from a six-year stint abroad, well-known and highly regarded packaging technologist Ian Hayes has returned to take up the role of packaging development manager at Simplot Australia.

Nestle will introduce bio-based lids and scoops made from sugar cane and its by-product for a range of its infant and child nutrition products.

AIP members were privy to a virtual tour of Zipform Packaging’s BRC grade AA accredited manufacturing site in Perth, giving insight into the company’s manufacturing processes and product innovation.

Woolworth’s supply chain arm, Primary Connect, has started construction of its 42,000sqm temp-controlled distribution centre at Heathwood, Qld.

A recent WWF-led survey revealed that over 80% of popular food products feature packaging that isn’t easily recyclable. WWF calls on government to take meaningful action in its upcoming national plastics plan.

Chobani's love of limited edition packaging sees the popular dairy brand romancing the yoghurt aisle in Coles this Valentine's Day.

Melbourne-based design studio, Edison Agency, was approached to create the bold new packaging look.

Pringles has updated its packaging, now sporting a bold new look with a fresh graphic design for the iconic Mr. P character.