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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Increase in mechanically recycled plastic packaging reported in Germany
The German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) have revealed that German dual systems saw increased recycling in 2023, with the share of mechanically recycled plastic packaging increasing from 42.1% to 68.9% between…
FiberWise showcases fibre-based fresh food trays containing 70% less plastic
Hartmann division FiberWise will display its fibre-based tray solutions for fresh meat and convenience foods – set to use 70% less plastic than PET or PP trays – at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025.
PP-MONO-BLISTER MATERIALS
The majority of the blister pack solutions for oral solid doses are not considered as recyclable and sustainable. The general interest of the pharma is to reduce their emissions, the upcoming plastic packaging waste regulation and changes in the extended producer responsibilities are some drivers…
Markem-Imaje bi-jet printer applies more information faster with one machine
Markem-Imaje is gearing its continuous inkjet printer, the 9712 bi-jet coder, towards products requiring ‘significant amounts’ of on-pack information, claiming to complete print jobs that would normally require two machines with one.
WeighPack Systems seeks improved productivity with new pouch bagging machine
WeighPack Systems has announced the release of its Swifty Bagger S-3600 Duplex Servo machine designed to maximize productivity, flexibility, and ease of use for pouch bagging.
Major brands collaborate on returnable cup initiative in Glasgow
The Borrow Cup project - a returnable cup initiative between multiple national brands - launches in Glasgow today, including Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero and Burger King UK and aiming to reduce the reported 388.7 million single-use cups used in Scotland each year.
Marlon bags dry mortar in Berry’s water-resistant, 30% PCR form-fill-seal film
Berry Global has supplied dry mortar specialist Marlon with its 30% post-consumer recycled NorDiVent Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) film to support its goals of reducing its carbon footprint, boosting energy efficiency, and encouraging responsible sourcing.
Fibre-based drinks lid from Seda aspires for less plastic, water and CO2
Seda International has revealed its fibre-based EcoFit Lid for hot and cold beverages, set to save CO2, water, and 400 tons of plastic for every 100 million lids.
Zeus seeks plastic consumption reduction with new pallet wrapping system
Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, reportedly designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%, save time, cut costs, and significantly reduce businesses’ carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions.
Parkside unveils recyclable and compostable lidding film solutions
Parkside has expanded its portfolio of lidding film solutions, including recyclable and compostable films designed for food brands, packers, and processors.
Ranpak’s automated pad and void fill solutions to relieve operators of labour
Ranpak has combined automation and protective paper technology into three integrated solutions that apply recyclable and biodegradable pads or void fill to e-commerce and industrial packages, seeking to reduce the labour and training required of human operators.
DS Smith replaces EPS with corrugated cardboard in cold chain logistics
DS Smith presented a new fibre-based, temperature-controlled packaging solution at PharmaPack Europe 2025 – highlighting its recyclability, 36-hour cooling period, and customizability via a parametric algorithm.