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…
In this week's weekly highlight video, we look at ice-free broccoli packaging, the public's desire for better recycling infrastructure and Coca-Cola's decision to use rPET for some of its drinks brands.
Cosmo Films, a global leader in films for flexible packaging, lamination and labelling applications as well as synthetic paper would be showcasing films reflecting latest in labelling technology at the upcoming Labelexpo
The elite international, independent jury has completed round one of its deliberations – and we can now reveal the 25 finalists competing for the packaging Sustainability Awards 2019.
With growth of 10-15% it may sound provocative to suggest digital print in packaging isn't fulfilling expectations. But in private industry insiders confide mild disappointment. Tim Sykes explores barriers that may be holding back the digital tide.
BOBST, along with its digital printing competence center Mouvent, are set to reveal a portfolio of world-leading innovations at the world’s largest label event, Labelexpo Europe.
At the K 2019 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, between October 16th and 23rd, ENGEL is starting a completely new chapter in the development of intelligent assistance with its iQ process observer.
Skratch Labs, the maker of clean and simple sports nutrition products for endurance athletes, is breaking away from its traditional packaging with a special edition design to show support for the EF Education First Pro Cycling team competing in the
H.B. Fuller has announced the forthcoming launch of its new Fulltak™ SE 8116, a water-based acrylic adhesive that offers non-water whitening performance for the no-label look.
StePac L.A. Ltd.’s MA/MH (Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity Packaging) is a new technolgy that claims to change the paradigm of cold-chain supply and integrating sustainability into the long-haul transport of fresh broccoli and other vegetables.
The world of pre-print has changed dramatically in the past decade. Today’s solutions can create a seamless workflow between packaging design, manufacturing and printing, as Victoria Hattersley discovered.
