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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All shareholders approve International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith
Shareholders from both companies have approved International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith, with the combination still expected to close in Q4 2024.
Could one of the oldest packaging materials solve modern sustainability challenges?
In its never-ending search for alternative packaging materials, our industry is looking far and wide. But in our quest to develop novel packaging materials, are we wrongly overlooking some of the oldest ones?
The growing role of co-packing - with Ton Knipscheer
Ton Knipscheer of the European Co-Packers Association talks to Tim Sykes about the reasons why contract manufacturing is more and more central to the strategies of not just retailer’s private label products, but also to delivering the innovation to brands. We also discuss the need for dialogue…
Plant-based Morro Coating applied to Transcend’s quick-service food packs
In a multi-year commercial supply agreement with 2M Group of Companies, Transcend Packaging will help upscale Xampla’s plant-based Morro Coating by applying it to selected paperboard packaging for quick-service restaurants.
From pilot to practice: Why reuse needs global coordination
At SPC Engage and the Sustainable Packaging Summit this November, speakers will explore how to advance reusable packaging with a harmonized approach to categories, standards, and industry consortiums.
Thermo Fisher Scientific launches ‘100% curbside recyclable’ ambient shipping solution
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced an ambient shipping solution for 125,000 of its Invitrogen antibodies, said to represent a 90% reduction in shipment mass and reduce carbon emissions.
Project to establish bio-based value chain for bioplastics kicks off
Involving 14 partners from 8 countries, the POLYMEER project has officially begun, aiming to convert wet brewers’ spent grain (BSG) into high added value materials and diversify the range of material solutions capable of replacing traditional plastics.
PIQET 5.0 launch: a revolutionary ISO 14044-compliant sustainable packaging tool
In this edition of the Spotlight, LCA consultancy Lifecycles tells us about the release of PIQET 5.0, its update which introduces features such as ISO 14044 compliant reporting, an Organization packaging footprint page and other tools to assist packaging specialists in optimizing their designs for…
CO2 from incinerated waste turned into biodegradable plastic in ‘world first’
Fortum Recycling & Waste says it has converted CO2 emissions from waste incineration into biodegradable plastic in a bid to utilize and reduce industrial carbon dioxide emissions.
Mondi’s €95 million mill investment bolsters ‘heavy-duty’ kraft production
Mondi has completed a €95 million investment to increase kraftliner capacity at its Świecie containerboard mill by 55,000 tonnes – a move set to help customers package large, weighted products in ‘heavy-duty’ kraft from more resource-efficient production processes.
EndFlex aims to improve efficiency with wrap-around case packer
EndFlex has launched its Boxxer Wrap Around Case Packer, apparently designed to provide ‘unparalleled efficiency and versatility’ and use less corrugate than pre-formed cases.
Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Taghleef’s PHA-based films designed for home compostability
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we asked Taghleef Industries about its collaboration with Corapack to develop biobased films for flexible packaging, said to be home compostable and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category.