Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
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India updates plastic waste rules for packaging traceability and compliance
India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended its Plastic Waste Management Rules to mandate the provision of plastic packaging information via an on-pack barcode, QR code, or unique number; publicize the compliance of market operators; and introduce sanctions for broken…
Nylabone reduces annual plastic use with new recyclable design
Nylabone has revealed the updated design for its chew toy packaging, said to cut its annual plastic use by more than 40 tonnes through using recyclable paper materials and eliminating most plastic blister designs.
StePacPPC seeks improved shelf-life for fresh produce with modified-atmosphere packaging
StePacPPC has partnered with Windham Packaging to develop a range of bulk modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) aiming to improve shelf-life for fresh produce heading to foodservice outlets, reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
Is your packaging strategy future-proof?
Schoeller Allibert is excited to share its latest whitepaper: New EU Sustainability Regulations and Their Impact on Packaging. This guide unpacks the rapidly evolving EU Green Deal and its ambitious targets for waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable production.
EU Commission reveals new framework to boost competitiveness and decarbonization
The European Commission has revealed its Competitiveness Compass, a strategic framework combining the pursuits of competitiveness and climate neutrality through measures to bolster the innovation, manufacture, and sale of technologies, services, and clean products on an EU Single Market.
Patent news: Improvements to protective packaging
Gemma McGeough, partner and patent attorney at European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers discusses a packaging solution from Ricoh that sets out to provide better product protection during transit.
What to expect at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Easyfairs details what to expect at this year’s Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025, taking place on the 12th-13th February at the NEC in Birmingham.
Starbucks revives handwriting on to-go coffee and refillable ceramic cups
Hoping to entice consumers back to stores and improve their on-site experience, Starbucks now allows baristas to handwrite messages on to-go coffee cups, serves ‘for here’ beverages in ceramic cups, and offers free refills in its cafés.
Nissha and Tetra Pak develop aseptic milk carton with paper-based barrier
Nissha Metallizing Solutions (NMS) and Tetra Pak have collaborated to create an aseptic beverage carton with a paper-based barrier, featuring paper from FSC-certified sources.
Sidel seeks up to 20% blowing pressure reduction with new bottle base
Sidel has unveiled its StarLITE-R STILL bottle base aiming to ensure reduced blowing pressure, 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil from 0.25L up to 2.5L.
Iceland switches back to plastic trays after vacuum-packed meat backlash
Responding to consumer dissatisfaction with vacuum-packed minced meat, Iceland Foods is re-introducing plastic trays to its beef and pork mince products.
Biedronka and Mondi close the cardboard loop in new packaging programme
Biedronka is joining forces with Mondi in a closed-loop programme to supply, collect, and reproduce its corrugated packaging in line with the retailer’s plastic consumption and CO2 emission targets.