New research showing that as much as half of the world's food is thrown away demonstrates the vital role packaging has to play in providing a solution to the problem.

KM Packaging has developed lidding films for ambient ready meals containing uncooked meat, vegetables and sauces that can extend shelf-life by up to 12 months.

Cardia Bioplastics has secured a $1.2 million annual supply contract to supply its renewable Biohybrid kitchen bags to the City District of Shanghai Pudong, in China.

As wine counterfeiting in export markets increases, the Australian wine industry welcomes a new tamper-evident screw-cap closure developed by Guala Closures Group.

A growing acceptance of shelf ready packaging (SRP) is changing the role of traditional bulk transport companies as they find themselves forced to move further into the packaging chain. Roland Tellzen reports on how two established pallet specialists are evolving to meet the challenge.

Guala Closures Australia has teamed up with O-I and De Bortoli Wines to launch what it claims is the first screw cap closure for sparkling wine.

Tetra Pak has unveiled four new features for its carton packaging portfolio, aimed at strengthening the environmental attributes of several of its leading products.

Coca-Cola Amatil has introduced the Mount Franklin Easy-Crush Bottle, which is made with 35 per cent less plastic and will cut its overall PET plastic use.