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…
During Labelexpo Europe 2019 in Brussels, FINAT presented the winners of the #L competition. This competition was launched by FINAT in 2018, at the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the European label association.
Earlier this year I came across an intriguing packaging innovation from Japan: a black plastic saké bottle that made an excellent impersonation of a premium glass container
Amid the various functional and design considerations in print and labelling, brands have to ensure they achieve accuracy and consistency in colour. Anne Komander, technical specialist at GMG GmbH, talks here about nuances of colour management.
Avery Dennison has introduced its new Surfas Technology at Labelexpo Europe. This patent-pending adhesive technology increases surface contact for better initial tack to create a stronger hold on rough finishes, like corrugated boxes.
What impact has the coming of Industry 4.0 had on the print and labelling sector? As Labelexpo takes place this week, Victoria Hattersley puts the spotlight on the subject.
Gallus, a Heidelberg Group Company, is showing its entire range of possibilities for digital and conventional label printing and converting at Labelexpo Europe 2019.
At Labelexpo, Xeikon is participating in the Flexible Packaging Arena and presenting its new fleXflow for pouch production. Designed to create new business opportunities for label converters, fleXflow is one of four of Xeikon’s full production lines.
Attendees in Brussels can see the innovative LB702-WB and LB701-UV machines in action and even have the opportunity to test their own jobs on the LB701-UV.
As we reported earlier this year, DS Smith has launched a new line of packaging options known as Loop Ready Packaging (LRP), currently being showcased at FachPack 2019.
At last night’s Sustainability Awards we unveiled the winner of our first-ever Readers’ Award. Congratulations to Nestlé, which came away with the prize for its YES! Snack bars.
The pioneering HolyGrail project has been announced as the overall winner of the Sustainability Awards 2019. It also scooped up the ‘Driving the Circular Economy’ award.
