A new packaging solution developed by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden can reduce mercury levels in canned tuna by up to 35 per cent.

Tip Top Bakeries has introduced 30 per cent recycled content into its LDPE bread bags, using the ISCC mass balance approach. The flexible plastic bags are supplied by Amcor.

A researcher from the University of Adelaide has devised a solution to tackle food waste and plastic pollution concurrently, with the development of a method to turn food waste into durable bioplastics.

Visy has partnered with seafood producer Tassal to create new recyclable cardboard boxes for prawns, replacing EPS containers. These boxes are made from up to 74 per cent recycled content.

Yoplait is launching a nationwide on-pack promotion, giving consumers a chance to win prizes every hour, including a grand prize of $10,000.

Glass bottle maker Orora has expanded its offering in the food category, with the production of a new range of glass jars. Australian brand Spring Gully Foods is the first to take delivery.

Detpak, a leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions for the foodservice industry, is a key division of The Detmold Group, a privately owned, Australian family enterprise with extensive global reach. Lindy Hughson visited its Adelaide facility to see this paper and board packaging leader in action.

BioPak has launched a new range of compostable Paper Sauce BioCups and Lids, offering businesses a customisable, eco-friendly solution for serving sauces, condiments, and samples.

BioPak has introduced its new BioBoard Sushi Tray range, lined with an aqueous coating to enhance presentation. It's aimed at Japanese restaurants and sushi retailers across ANZ.

Woolworths’ Victorian stores will reduce the amount of food waste sent to landfill through the use Veolia's new depackaging facility in Dandenong South.

Sinclair and Zespri have partnered to launch Sinclair-T55, a compostable fruit label that meets compostability standards, certified by TUV AUSTRIA, ABA, and DIN CERTCO.

Through QR code-activation on its limited-edition Christmas cup, BioPak is supporting OzHarvest’s food relief campaign, 'Unite to Feed Australia’, donating 50,000 meals to help the charity reach its goal.

Result Group recently partnered with the Zero Waste Victoria Festival to showcase the EcoMark Natural Branding, its innovative technology which eliminates the need for stickers on fresh produce.

Mars Petcare’s Schmackos brand has switched its 200g and 500g single variety packs of Strapz and Stix to packaging made from 60 per cent recycled plastic through a mass balance approach.

BioPak has partnered with Baskin-Robbins Australia to help one of the country’s most loved ice-creameries to make the switch to more sustainable solutions for its packaging and food waste.

Detpak has introduced Australia’s largest selection of commercially compostable and recyclable Polybutylene Succinate (PBS) cartons, trays, and lunchboxes.