Packaging

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcome sector-wide vision

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand welcomes the launch of a shared sector-wide vision to be world leaders in the sustainable production of high-quality food and fibre. “We are supportive of the Primary Sector Council’s broad vision of having a coordinated approach across sectors and Government that will help us develop our international brand and deliver more value for farmers,” Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Chair Andrew Morrison said. “New Zealand farmers are constantly having to adapt to shifting consumer demands in order to compete internationally and achieve a premium in the global marketplace. Increasingly consumers are asking for assurances that the product is both sustainably and ethically produced. “We believe that our farmers are already world leaders when it comes to the production of high-quality, pasture-based products with a low environmental impact – but that doesn’t mean we can get complacent. We are always striving to improve” DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel added. “Sustainable farming has a critical role to play in New Zealand’s future prosperity and wellbeing. If we all work together to embrace change, adapt and thrive, Kiwi farmers have a bright future ahead. The Primary Sector Council’s vision – Fit for a Better World – aligns with work that is already underway from both DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand in the form of both Dairy Tomorrow and Taste Pure Nature. Dairy Tomorrow is our dairy sector strategy to ensure dairy farming is sustainable and profitable into the future. It includes six key commitments: • We will protect and nurture the environment for future generations; • We will build the world’s most competitive and resilient dairy farming businesses; • We will produce the highest quality and most valued dairy nutrition; • We will be world leading in on-farm animal care; • We will […]

EastPack recognised as Tauranga Business of the Year 2019

EastPack, New Zealand’s largest Kiwifruit post-harvest company had a very successful night at the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards 2019 on Friday, picking up four awards including the ACC Workplace Health and Safety award, the Business Innovation award, the Manufacturing and Distribution award, and the supreme award of Tauranga Business of the Year 2019. “Each of these awards would have been a great achievement in its own right but we were delighted and humbled to be recognised across so many categories and to get the big prize at the end of the night,” says EastPack Chief Executive Hamish Simson. The recognition comes as EastPack moves closer to its goal of increasing fruit volumes to over 50 million trays in the next five years. It’s on track, having doubled throughput from 19 million trays in 2012 to 41 million trays in 2018. EastPack has also celebrated a number of industry firsts in recent years including the opening of the industry’s first fully-automated lights out coolstore in May. EastPack is focused on building people, plant and process capability to maintain performance and employee engagement during rapid industry growth. “EastPack is proud to be part of this business community and with our people, culture and enthusiasm for our industry, we will help keep this region a great place to live and work,” says Simson. “I would like to thank our team for their passion and hard work that has enabled us all to get EastPack to where we are today. This is a celebration of how far we have come in the last few years, and gives us confidence that we have the team, culture and ability to make the exciting future ahead of us a great success. “We are proud to be part of this business community and look forward to supporting the […]

Food container has long life

Sæplast has extended its range of rugged and hygienic reusable plastic containers for the food processing industry with the introduction of a further size. The new Sæplast 300PE is a square 800x800mm container with a height of 770mm giving it a net volume of 268 litres. This can be increased to 298 litres with the removal of the handle openings. For ease of access and transportation, the container features fork lift entry on all four sides. Like all Sæplast containers, the 300PE offers important hygiene, safety and convenience benefits to ensure the highest food processing standards. The one piece, seamless triple-wall design and closed cell core provides excellent durability, meaning Sæplast PE containers last on average between five to seven times longer than single wall bins. The solid inner core prevents absorption of liquid and the tubs do not have easily broken joints or hard-to-clean crevasses, preventing the harbouring of harmful bacterial growth and making them easy to clean, maintain and repair. The avoidance of splintering, metal tearing or corrugated boxes collapsing delivers safe and easy handling for users. The Sæplast 300PE is available in a variety of colours. Company logos can be incorporated for individual branding, and tracking options include barcode, QR code and RFID technology.

Anticipating a fruitful show

Exhibiting at a leading United States trade show is expected to deliver returns for fresh produce sorting and packaging specialists BBC Technologies which says the event has borne fruit for the company in the past. BBC is the world’s leading supplier of blueberry sorting and packing machinery and has growing markets for its high quality equipment to sort and track cherries, grapes, small tomatoes, cranberries and other delicate products such as olives and mushrooms. It will have an expanded presence at the 2014 Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in California, one of the largest trade shows held in the United States. The company signed a significant deal at last year’s show, says International Sales and Marketing Manager Jason Walker, with a multi-commodity packing client in Florida. “They liked the versatility of our ‘Fill by Weight’ (FBW) machine and bagger which can be used to pack multiple lines of produce,” he says. The technology has advanced in the last 12 months and a new box filler means the equipment can now fill clamshells, cups, punnets, bags and boxes. In addition to its traditional market in the blueberry sector, BBC is supplying a growing number of cherry packers and re-packers, in Europe, Asia and the Americas. With demand for BBC’s technology spiralling in the North American market, Walker is optimistic about this year’s PMA event, the third at which BBC has taken exhibition space. “We’re working on several turnkey opportunities as well as numerous enquiries from companies wanting to use our sorting and filling equipment. PMA is highly regarded and provides a forum for us to meet potential and existing customers face to face and also understand where the wider market is going.” Flexibility is central to BBC’s offering. The company has an established track record for working […]

Moving goods around the world

Secureaload, a member of The Gavan Group of companies, is appearing at Foodtech Packtech on Stand 3057. The Gavan Group commenced business in 1988 when the Directors, Gavin Condon and Andrew Corstorphine, perceived the need for a company to supply all parts and accessories required by Intermodal marine transport equipment operators, hence the formation of Gavan Container Products. Since this time the Gavan Group of Companies has expanded through the network of branches to become the world’s largest supplier of Shipping Container related products. With eighteen (18) warehouse and office operations in nine (9) countries throughout Australasia, New Zealand, the Pacific Rim, South East Asia and Mainland China they will continue to expand their operation throughout Asia, providing a professional and efficient equipment service. Gavan has over 24 years expanded the product range from Shipping Container repair spare parts and accessories to include a wide range of Transport, Cargo Care / Protection products, Lifting and Safety Products, Marine Lashing, Rail and Rolling Stock Lashing systems, Military Lashing Systems, Light Engineering and Manufacturing, as well as a Plastic Pallet division. Supplying quality products sourced locally and from around the world at competitive prices Gavan Container Products use a sophisticated computer controlled stock inventory, dispatch and accounts systems providing customer tailored billing to ensure customer satisfaction. In 1998 Gavan formed a strategic alliance with two major container parts suppliers one based in Europe and one based in America; this then led to the formation of the “Intermodal Equipment Alliance” which gives the Gavan Group a truly global reach and coverage. Gavan Container Products staff has a unique blend of experience and skills in the international container/shipping, transport industry and rigging industries. This experience is invaluable when ensuring the correct parts and accessories, are supplied. The commitment of the management and staff will […]

Packaging House on Stand 3131 at Foodtech Packtech 2014

Packaging House is a major distributor of food service packaging, cleaning, hygiene and industrial consumables in New Zealand. In fact, they deliver more products to more industries through more branches than anyone else. Whether they’re supplying coffee cups for cafes or latex gloves for surgeries, Packaging House take care of the everyday essentials needed to keep business running smoothly and efficiently. Their wide-ranging expertise also extends to the food processing industry – and Packaging House can deliver a healthy menu of options to ensure food production is safe and risk-free. This includes the ability to supply you with the expertise needed to make HACCP part of your business. Serving Up Food Processing Expertise In addition to HACCP compliant hygiene consumables, to compliment and complete your Risk Management Programme, Packaging House now have new ranges available: a full range of food processor brushware, metal detectable tools and hygiene consumables, a personal safety range and a complete stretch film, tape and strap machinery, and consumables range. They also have a choice of finance options available, from outright purchase, to lease, lease to own and amortisation. Packaging House will be at Foodtech Packtech, Stand 3131, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland, 23-25 September 2014. It’s a great opportunity to find out the different ways Packaging House can work with the food industry – and see their exciting new machinery range. The Right Solutions No one knows a business like the person who runs it, that’s why a specialist from Packaging House takes the time to get to know your business and discover what it needs to operate day to day. Armed with this knowledge, they can get to work and deliver solutions to help your business run like a well-oiled machine. Collective Buying Power Thanks to Packaging House’s collective buying power, they can deliver better prices […]