All food packaging has two non-negotiable objectives - to protect the product as long and as well as possible, and to present it with style. However, some products make achieving this more challenging. Take a tomahawk steak for instance, such a unique cut of meat requires some seriously impressive packaging to live up to it.

As a company, we will be taking a break over the festive period. Our offices will be closing on COB Friday 22nd December 2023 and reopening Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Australia is facing a mighty hurdle as it prepares for a 23% surge in its sheep population, a direct fallout from the harsh 2020 drought. This surge has resulted in a surplus, triggering a significant drop in sheep prices. The looming threat of scorching weather has set farmers on a frenzied dash to hasten the sale of their livestock.

The current Australian Pork logo, serving as a corporate emblem, consumer advertising symbol, and quality assurance seal, faces the challenge of limited visibility and comprehension. Australian Pork's research led to a simplified logo design, aligning closely with the existing one, but with enhanced simplicity and better recognition on store shelves, based on consumer preferences.

Vacuum packaging is an effective way to package food and materials with a low barrier to entry. In contrast, while thermoforming requires higher upfront costs, its scalability, and capacity to support growth is unmatched. Here we delve into the benefits of both packaging methods.

Food packaging in Australia is a rapidly expanding industry. It is important to review the packaging you use to ensure you are fully utilising the new innovations and inclinations currently transforming the way we package our food.

Get ready for an unparalleled culinary extravaganza at Fine Food Australia 2023, poised to outshine all its predecessors. This year’s event promises to be the ultimate destination for food enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. What sets 2023 apart is the spotlight on innovation and excellence in gastronomy, with a particular highlight being DRY AGER™ Australia’s unmissable display.

Automation is the key ingredient to success in today's growing food industry. Achieving deskilling, consistency and high output all at the same time with minimal labour. Here's why automation is so essential in every food business.

Using rPET plastic in packaging is one of the easier and more effective ways to create sustainable packaging with a minimalised impact on the environment.

Over the past few years, we’ve heard a lot in the food industry about environmental consciousness. A lot of the time, conversation around this turns to creating more recyclable or sustainable packaging. While this is a very worthwhile endeavour, there is an even more serious sustainability issue in our sector that often goes under the radar.

The most vital element of food safety programs like FSSC 22000 is lowering risk to the end consumer. This is done by introducing specific, tested, and proved procedures, checks and balances to try and eliminate any possibility of contamination, allergens, food fraud or other common issues. It also helps ensure traceability and put procedures in place to fix a problem quickly and effectively should it arise.

Packaging that uses gas flush – also known as Modified Atmosphere Packaging (or MAP) – is a common packaging method used to extend the shelf life of food.