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Sustainable, custom packaging

Why packaging should be the brand’s most important physical touchpoint

“A well-designed unboxing experience communicates care, quality and attention to detail.”
products on shelves at a supermarket

AFGC calls for consistency in sustainable packaging standards 

Introducing uniform design standards will address inconsistencies and fragmentation in related regulations, says AFGC.

The secret design formula for turning boring products into killer brands

The idea of taking an unsexy product and giving it a design glow-up has been a common formula for many brands in Austral...

Weet-Bix transitions to 100 per cent recyclable packaging

Sanitarium says that adding ARL on Wee-Bix boxes is an important step of the company in sustainability effort.

Four design trends shaping food & drink packaging in 2021

When looking at the packaging design trends set to shape 2021, we’re seeing a clear theme.

Brands come alive with AR packaging

SPONSORED: Augmented reality bridges the gap between the physical packaging and the digital experience.

Unilever to halve virgin plastic use by 2025

Chief executive Alan Jope said the business needs a "fundamental rethink" in its approach to packaging and products.

Fresh food wrapping found to reduce food waste

Fruit and vegetable producers looking at ways to make fresh produce packaging recyclable.

Poll: Time to ditch the Health Star Rating?

Do you think the Health Star Rating is working or are there changes needed?

Corona trials stackable beer cans

The new packaging will allow the beer giant to sell a wider variety of quantities in supermarkets.

Amcor completes multi-billion dollar Bemis takeover

Major packaging giants unite as Amcor plc.

Brewtopia’s personal touch in the beverage market

Brewtopia founder Jessica Simes shares an insight into her personalised approach.

Sustainability high on the agenda for shoppers

Researchers expect shoppers to spend up to $150 billion on products with a sustainability claim by 2021.

Garçon Wines shapes up for the future with flat bottles

Santiago Navarro talks wine packaging for the 21st century that encapsulates sustainable practices.

Foodmach and HPMS the big winners at packaging industry awards

APPMA Awards of Excellence were held alongside Auspack 2019.

Paper-based packaging and hybrid plastic alternatives on the rise

Food and beverage research company reveals top 10 packaging trends.

Sales of nude veggies soar as NZ supermarkets ditch plastic packaging

Sales of some vegetables increased by up to 300 per cent.

BioPak slashes prices on paper straws

Sustainable packaging company drops prices to encourage retailers to ditch plastic straws.

Amcor delays Bemis takeover on US shutdown

The $5.25 billion all-stock deal was initially expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.

US packager expands wine and distillery range to ANZ markets

Texas-based packaging and chemical tank supplier expanding availability of beverage-specific containers.