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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Estathé partners with Crown to package summer promotion in recyclable cans
Estathé, an Italian tea beverage produced by Ferrero Group, has partnered with Crown to launch its summer promotion in ‘infinitely recyclable’ aluminium cans.
John West tuna sealed with recyclable aluminium strip in industry collaboration
John West has worked with Schubert Packaging Systems, CCL Label, and Touch Design to implement an aluminium strip into its ambient tuna packaging – designed to be recycled with the can and avoid 65 tons of plastic shrink wrap every year.
FM Vision develops palletising system for pharmaceutical and beverage industries
Italy’s FM Vision has created a system that loads rows of vials or bottles in cases, with picking heads that will adjust automatically to the number and the spacing of containers.
New HolyGrail 2.0 project marks and sorts Dutch HDPE milk bottles
In a new project under the HolyGrail 2.0 Initiative, ALPLA, Farm Dairy, and Pellenc ST will help test the feasibility of FiliGrade Sustainable Watermarks’ CurvCode watermarking technology in closing the loop on HDPE milk bottles in the Netherlands.
An inside look at Amcor’s brand-new European Innovation Center
Amcor recently launched its European Innovation Center in Belgium, where it will work with brands and retailers from across Europe with the aim of designing more sustainable packaging. We spoke with two experts from the company – Kris Buysens, the director of the Innovation Center, and Toon…
DS Smith and Carlsberg partner to reduce CO2 with new multipack solution
DS Smith has partnered with Carlsberg in Poland to introduce its Round Wrap multipack solution to selected product lines, designed to reduce CO2 emissions by 224 tons when compared to standard corrugated multipacks.
PepsiCo could fail to meet sustainability goals, ESG report reveals
In its 2023 ESG Summary Overview, PepsiCo estimates that it will fall 2% short of its target to design 100% of its packaging for recyclability, compostability, biodegradability, or reusability by 2025 – attributing its doubts to “a unique set of challenges”.
APK scales recycling technology for post-consumer waste
APK AG has successfully scaled its proprietary Newcycling technology for the recycling of post-consumer plastic waste, focusing on the material stream for flexible, multi-material packaging waste.
BERICAP expands production in Africa, South America and South East Asia
Closure solution provider BERICAP has announced new plants in Nairobi (Kenya), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and acquired production facilities in Lima (Peru) and Durban (South Africa).
The Brief: Reuse vs. single use – which is better for the environment?
What has a lower environmental impact – single-use packaging, or reusable alternatives? In this edition of The Brief, we take a look at the Nordic Co-operation’s in-depth investigation into disposable versus washable food and e-commerce packaging, before extending our query into the healthcare…
Mondi launches water-soluble cement bags
Mondi has announced the Spanish launch of SolmixBag, which disintegrates and dissolves during the cement mixing process, in collaboration with Cemex.
Cascades reveals new solution for egg packaging market
Cascades has announced the launch of its complete packaging solution for the egg market - Fresh GUARD EnVision - aiming to enhance egg visibility and protection and optimize packaging operations.