On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
WIPOTEC-OCS, a manufacturer and supplier of precision in-motion weighing and X-Ray scanning equipment, has introduced a quality control solution combining its checkweighing technology with visual inspection.
Digimind is a DeepTech startup that is building the ‘first AI platform focused on packaging’ that strives to help brand owners design and manufacture safe, sustainable and cost-effective plastic packaging.
Hellmann’s, one of Unilever’s condiments brands, is set to transition its ‘squeezy’ range in the UK to bottles made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET.
What do people actually like to buy? European consultancy Beyond Reason aims to take some of the guesswork out of consumer behaviour, and zoom in on the "missing element" - implicit motivation.
Asahi Photoproducts and Esko have showcased their new fully automated flexo platemaking line, called CrystalCleanConnect, at this year’s virtual.drupa event.
In terms of strength, print appearance and sustainability, BillerudKorsnäs says that its new Pure DecorX coated liner opens up “great improvement potential” for decorative corrugated packaging.
There are many challenges facing the EU paper industry as it works to meet its emission-reduction obligations. Adrian Hiel explores some of the potential routes to achieving this.
Graphic Packaging International has announced the launch of its ProducePack Punnet, a recyclable paperboard solution that it is marketing as an alternative to plastic punnet trays for fresh fruit and vegetables.
How can packaging help to create a successful omnichannel strategy? We speak to Uwe Melichar, president of the European Brand & Packaging Design Association (epda-design.com) to get his take on the role packaging can play.
SIG’s paper u-bend straw made its commercial debut this month, in partnership with CAPSA Food’s ‘Central Lechera Asturiana’ – a leading Spanish milk brand.
