20 Dec Woolies launches new tomato packaging
Woolworths’ new speciality tomato range is now packaged in a kraft box base which it says will save on many tons of plastic.
18 Oct Tetra Pak explores graphene for foodbev applications
Graphene is the revolutionary thinnest, lightest, and strongest material known - but its amazing properties have yet to be widely commercialised.
13 Aug Reworking soup packaging for grab-n-go
UK soup manufacturer, Re:Nourish, has repackaged its line of prepared soups a “grab and go bottle” format allows the contents to be heated in a microwave - consumers can quickly enjoy a tasty and nutritious snack whether at home, at work or on the move.
10 Jul Is this a packaging revolution?
Something new is rolling out in FMCG packaging and soon you will scarcely remember when it didn’t exist. It’s called the Standcap Inverted Pouch.
04 Apr Propak Africa packed a punch!
Several exhibitors boasted brilliant sales at Propak Africa and co-located events that took place from 12-15 March at the Expo Centre in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
13 Jun Clover jumps into the RTE meals market
Clover has made a big move into convenience foods, another ambitious foray out of its traditional dairy and beverage markets.
22 May US: The 2014 DuPont Packaging Awards
Last week DuPont presented 16 awards at the 26th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation, the industry's longest-running, global, independently judged competition highlighting innovative packaging solutions and collaboration throughout the value chain. Most of the winners are food and beverages - and note how prominently flexible...
19 Sep Woolies debuts novel ovenable bags
Woolworths has launched two refrigerated seafood ready meals in an innovative, dual-ovenable, two-compartment bag. The pre-made 'Smart Release' bags are supplied by Sirane. [Click to enlarge]
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29 Aug Making lunch boxes and travel mugs from canning jars
There is more than one application for the good, old-fashioned canning jar - see what US packaging manufacturer, Cuppow, has come up with...
17 Jan Ketchup-squeezing chip containers – great new fast food concept
The uninspired design of the ketchup packet has to be one of the worst parts of the fast food experience; clumsy and messy. Korean designers Hwan-dong Lee, Myung-gyu Kim, Nari Lee and Tae-no Yoon tasked themselves with coming up with a...
16 May Innovative meat packaging top winner of prestigious DuPont Awards
Innovative vacuum-packaging that reduces food waste by keeping meat looking and staying fresh longer took top honours in the 2012 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.
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09 Feb UK: Tesco to trial new packaging aimed at fresh produce waste reduction
Tesco has become the latest of the big chain grocery stores to try out new packaging that it hopes will keep its fresh lines fresh. The trials will begin with packaging for tomatoes and avocados as these are known to be the...
13 Nov Clive’s Column Issue 1 2012
Featured this month: Amajoya Indulgent-Filled Candy; La Petite France’s Brie Cheese; Fragata Snack ’N Olives; Southern Comfort’s Limited Edition; and Castle Lite’s Grab ’N Go Thermochromic Ink Chill Pack.
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13 Nov Clive’s Column Issue 3 2012
Featured this month: GrRana Funky Energy Sachets; Marmite Rice Cakes; Whiskas’ New Kitten Stand-Up Pouches; Woolworths Bulk Hen Eggs House for Easter; and Mccain’s Packaging Makeover.
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13 Nov Clive’s Column Issue 4 2012
Featured this month: Chocolate Memories, Toffifee and Werther's Original confectionery, Ryvita's new look and Cadbury Nutastic Limited Offer choc bar.
13 Nov Clive’s Column Issue 5 2012
Featured this month: Simonsberg's new branding, Redberry and Coffee-of-the-Month Club, SPAR ready to heat winter soups, and Vital's Vitamin Range revamped.
16 Aug Appletiser marks 45 years with new PET bottle
Appletiser has added 350ml and 1.25l PET bottle options to its popular sparkling fruit juice range. This new pack offering is intended to "revolutionise the brand by improving its convenience and value offering and enabling more South Africans to enjoy more Appletiser, more often", says...
16 Aug Appletiser marks 45 years with new PET bottle
Appletiser has added 350ml and 1.25l PET bottle options to its popular sparkling fruit juice range. This new pack offering is intended to "revolutionise the brand by improving its convenience and value offering and enabling more South Africans to enjoy more Appletiser, more often", says...
16 Aug Appletiser marks 45 years with new PET bottle
Appletiser has added 350ml and 1.25l PET bottle options to its popular sparkling fruit juice range. This new pack offering is intended to "revolutionise the brand by improving its convenience and value offering and enabling more South Africans to enjoy more Appletiser, more often", says...
28 Jul Crushpak: global winner from New Zealand
Kiwi company, EverEdge IP, reports it is finding international success licensing plastic packaging technology to Danone, the world's biggest yoghurt maker, for its innovative CrushPak packaging concept which allows consumers to squeeze product straight into their mouths.
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