Trying to work out how to print your barcode? Getting your barcode right is an essential step in packaging your product. It can be the difference between your product making it onto the shelves or being rejected by retailers. There are two orientations to choose from: picket fence or ladder barcode. So, which one is right […]
The new financial year isn’t just a time to get things sorted for the Australian Tax Office. It’s a prime opportunity to review your business and look for ways to work more cost efficiently in the coming year. The good news is that Australian manufacturers don’t need to look far for the answer. Consider this […]
Two-dimensional codes have been around for a while without attracting much attention outside of using a fixed QR-code for consumer engagement. Now, a recent announcement from Woolworths has put the spotlight on GS1 2D codes for retail point of sale (POS) to cut product recall food waste and improve traceability. See how track-and-trace can help you become […]
* This article originally appeared as a guest post on the OFS blog. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) isn’t just for the big guys. Small and medium businesses can get the edge by getting smart with OEE. Here’s how. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has long been associated with larger businesses, mainly because it was created during the […]
Imagine if there was one thing you could do to battle counterfeiting, improve consumer safety, control inventory, optimise the supply chain processes and build brand trust. Actually, there is – it’s called serialisation. For most sectors, serialisation has flown under the radar for years. But the rise of counterfeiting and food fraud means the process of putting […]
Laser or inkjet? When it comes to investing in coding technology, that’s the first and most important decision. But if you’re trying to choose between laser and inkjet, how do you know which one is better? That’s point number one though, it’s not really a question of “which one is better?”, rather “which one is better for […]
Here’s a scary scenario: when a Chinese consumer buys a product labelled “Australian beef,” there’s only a 50-50 chance the meat inside is Australian beef. There is also a 50-50 chance it contains dog, rat, horse or camel meat, or all of them combined. This is the reality of food fraud, which is estimated to cost the global food […]
The region’s largest packaging and processing expo, AUSPACK, returns to Melbourne this week. Whether you’re a seasoned visitor or a first-timer, our guide will help you narrow down the events you simply cannot afford to miss. AUSPACK BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (Tues 26 to Wed 27 March) New for 2019, the AUSPACK Business and Industry Conference is […]
Dr Angeline Achariya, CEO, Monash Food Innovation Centre * Macrotrends and disruptions are shaping the food industry like never before. Indeed, no “Planet B”, 60 being the new 20, and “reductarians” are just three of the many influences on a global consumer who is at the intersection of health, wellness, nutrition and digitisation. As a […]
Have you ever had to press the dreaded recall button? In December, anurgent recall was issued for Nanna’s Family Apple Pie, which is sold at major supermarkets across Australia, for fears it could be contaminated with glass. Earlier the same week, Charlesworth Nuts recalled nine products after pieces of metal were found inside a product in South […]