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Although the recycling streams are not yet in place for total pack recycling of lid-and-tray pack formats, when the infrastructure is available, Amcor Flexibles has the mono-material pack solution ready.

At interpack’s innovationparc pavilion, Amcor Flexibles showcased its newly launched N-Gage, a proprietary range of high barrier, peelable lidding films which seal directly onto APET trays.

This is positioned as an attractive alternative to traditional PE sealing technology for packaging fresh products like processed meat slices. Suitable for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), the film runs on all thermo-forming lines with minimal changes.

The PET sealant improves tainting barrier compared to standard PE structures.

Ten per cent lighter than current films, N-Gage offers equivalent high performance and tangible cost savings for manufacturers in change-over time, waste, transport and, in the European context, Green Dot charges.

The film is available in opaque white or transparent.

 

 

Food & Drink Business

Months after announcing its exit from food science research, CSIRO has released a regional food system strategy for South East Queensland, calling for coordinated action on supply chains, land use, and food security ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A further $6.9 million has been allocated to five successful applicants through the federal Industry Growth Program (IGP), including several developing technologies to support the Australian food system. The latest round includes Bioborne, C Sea Solutions, Seascape Restorations Australia, and Levur.

Methane-reducing feed additive developer, Sea Forest, has entered into an agreement with New South Wales-based farm, Avondale Ag, to supplement 5000 cattle with SeaFeed, for an initial term of 12 months.