PKN presents Pack Chat from foodpro, proudly supported by Heat and Control, bringing you packaging innovations that caught our eye on day two of the show.
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SUMMARY TRANSCRIPT:
First up is Sealed Air, which is showcasing its LiquidPure recycle-ready dairy bladder. What makes this stand out isn't just the mono-material design, but a universal self-sealing cap that fits existing dispensing equipment. That means processors can move to a more recyclable package without having to replace their filling or dispensing systems – removing one of the biggest barriers to adoption.
At the Trimatt stand, I saw the launch of the new Mini TTO digital pouch printer. Designed for pre-made plastic pouches, it prints ingredient panels and variable information directly onto the pack before filling. By eliminating separate labels and automating the process, it reduces manual handling, labour and material waste while maintaining high throughput.
Label Makers Group has introduced an innovation that's easy to overlook but solves a real operational problem. Its new wash-off pressure-sensitive labels for returnable plastic crates release cleanly during the wash process, making crates quicker to clean and prepare for reuse. The company is now extending the same technology to bottles and containers to improve label removal during recycling.
Another interesting development came from Perfect Automation, which is introducing Asahi Kasei's SunTech S film to the Australian market. Developed in Japan, it's designed as an alternative to PVC overwrap for fresh foods, delivering the stretch and shrink performance processors need while providing a recyclable pathway as collection and recycling infrastructure continues to develop.
Schütz is addressing efficiency further along the supply chain with a new 560-litre FoodCert IBC. Developed in response to customer demand, it offers an alternative to traditional 1000-litre containers where smaller batch volumes make more sense, while also reducing reliance on steel drums and improving logistics flexibility.
Finally, one of the digital innovations that caught my attention came from GoVisually. The startup has commercialised an AI-powered packaging compliance platform that compares artwork and label content against regulatory requirements across different markets. As product portfolios grow and compliance becomes more complex, the platform is designed to help brand owners, packaging companies and printers reduce risk while maintaining a clear audit trail.
One thing that's become clear today is that innovation isn't just about developing new packaging materials. It's also about making packaging easier to manufacture, easier to recycle, easier to move through the supply chain, and easier to manage as regulatory requirements continue to grow.
Thanks for watching Pack Chat. Join me again tomorrow for another roundup of the packaging innovations that catch my eye here at foodpro.
Thanks again to our sponsor, Heat and Control. Whatever you want to make, Heat and Control will make it happen – proudly supporting the conversations and innovation shaping the future of food processing and packaging.
