Amcor is commercialising its AmPrima Plus recycle-ready flow wrap for chunk cheese, following a collaboration with Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur on the redesign of its Grand Cheddar packaging.

The federal government has committed to developing an Industry Code of Practice for labelling plant-based protein products, supported by FSANZ research and led by the Alternative Proteins Council.

Registration is now open for foodpro 2026, taking place in Melbourne on 26-29 July and featuring the latest processing technology, packaging, ingredients and sustainable solutions – all under one roof.

Heinz has introduced the Heinz Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment, in eleven countries. The packaging is designed to make dipping on-the-go easier and reduce spills.

OSY Group has entered into a partnership with Multisteps that will see its antimicrobial coating applied to packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables in Australia.

The snack aisle is evolving, with most consumers today wanting more from their snacks: more function, more flavour, more transparency. TNA's Twan ven den Burg unpacks the trends.

A new packaging trial from Perfection Fresh and packaging manufacturer Opal is bringing kerbside-recyclable cardboard to the summer mango aisle.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s $35 million transformation of its Minto facility sees advanced automation, local sourcing and smart packaging innovation driving sustainability and growth.

Jet Technologies has supplied the foil lidding for Wicked Sister’s limited-edition dessert range, produced to mark the upcoming cinema release of Wicked: For Good by Universal Pictures.

Tetra Pak has introduced Factory OS, a next-generation automation and digitalisation platform that integrates data, analytics and control systems to support AI-ready food and beverage manufacturing.

Heliograf has developed Holy Carp!, a plastic-free soy sauce dropper made from natural, renewable sugar cane pulp. The company says the product decomposes in a few weeks in home compost or organics bins.

Mars Food & Nutrition is releasing limited-edition Dolmio Bolognese Pasta Sauce jars featuring a Movember moustache to raise awareness for men’s health. Label design is by SGK.

Bega is releasing two limited-edition jars of its No Added Sugar or Salt Peanut Butter to coincide with Andy Griffith's new book. The labels, printed by Labelmakers Group, feature illustrations by Bill Hope.

Nextloopp's proprietary recycling process for polypropylene has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for direct food-contact applications.

Social Moments, a Melbourne cookie business founded by neurodiverse entrepreneur Mattie Michael, is winning customers with its hand-baked treats – but facing a stumbling block with its packaging.

As part of its new spring in-store promotion, Nutella has unveiled limited-edition labels, with print work executed by Abaris Printing and MCC Labels.