BioPak continues to provide plant-based alternatives for food storage with its latest launch, compostable sushi trays. The eco-friendly packaging acts as an alternative to the takeaway dishes used to traditionally serve sushi and will allow for retailers with food-to-go offerings to limit their negative effect on the environment. “We’re thrilled …
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Coca-Cola Amatil has claimed to have produced Australia’s first carbonated soft drink bottles made from 100 per cent recycled plastic. Group Managing Director Alison Watkins says while 100 per cent recycled plastic had previously been used in still beverages, it had never successfully been used for carbonated drinks. All of …
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Manufacturers are missing out on more than $50 million in revenue by not stating protein content on their packaging. According to Nielsen data, sales of products that list protein content have leapt 22.3 per cent in Australia. This compares with two per cent in total grocery growth. The fastest growth …
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Mrs Mac’s has rebranded and is supporting its fresh new look with a TV ad (watch below) and a relaunched website. The iconic WA company has chosen a new colour for its brand – a red “as rich as tomato sauce”. Founded as Bakewell Pies in Perth in 1954, this …
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The Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) says the Queensland’s forthcoming container deposit scheme (CDS) appears destined for failure following the eyebrow-raising comments from the mayor of Ipswich that the council will stop recycling altogether. Ipswich mayor Andrew Antoniolli said last week that all recycling for the city would be …
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Nestlé says it aims to make all its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025, so that none of it – including plastics – ends up in landfill or as litter. “Plastic waste is one of the biggest sustainability issues the world is facing today,” Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider said. “Tackling …
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Pump will continue its partnership with the AFL as the official water for the 2018 season and, for the second year running, will feature all 18 AFL team names on its labels. The limited-edition packs are available between March and May, enabling fans to select Pump as their water of …
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