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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swissQprint unveils flexible automation option at drupa 2024
swissQprint presented an automation option at drupa 2024, designed to maintain high productivity in flatbed printing by relieving operators of unloading tasks.
Plastic waste as an “opportunity”
Plastics as a packaging material are still posing a considerable challenge within the circular economy. Berry Global is taking steps towards boosting plastic packaging sustainability with its CleanStream® recycling technology and planned global centre of excellence in Barcelona. Elisabeth Skoda…
Yangi launches 100% renewable, fibre-based container lid
Yangi has announced its new fibre-based container lid for dry and ambient food products, made from 100% renewable material and designed to meet growing consumer preference for environmentally conscious options.
Aptar Beauty introduces ‘first-to-market’ fragrance pump with recycled resin
Aptar Beauty has released a new plastic fragrance pump made with post-consumer recycled resin, Color Code PCR, aiming to
Danish plastic waste sorting facility opens with annual target of 160,000 tons
Quantafuel and Eurazeo’s ReSource Denmark, the country’s ‘largest and most technologically advanced’ plastic sorting facility, has opened its doors; it aims to process 160,000 tons of plastic waste every year and increase plastic recycling capabilities nationwide.
How to keep ‘conflict minerals’ out of packaging
Many of us couldn’t say where the metals used to make our mobile phones came from, let alone our packaging. But when their consumption could be funding conflict overseas, how do we ensure we responsibly source our minerals? In this edition of The Brief, we uncover the realities of mining ‘conflict…
€5,000,000+ in funding to help Kelpi bring seaweed-based coating to market
Kelpi has received over £4.3 million (€5,047,856) in a new funding round and intends to apply seaweed-based barrier coatings to food, drink, cosmetics, and personal care packaging made of paper and card – replacing single-use, fossil fuel alternatives.
Amcor Capsules and Moët & Chandon collaborate on plastic-free foil
Amcor Capsules is preparing to launch ESSENTIELLE, a plastic-free foil made of aluminum and paper, in partnership with champagne producer Moët & Chandon – aiming for a lower carbon footprint and increased recyclability compared to conventional solutions.
Digital product passports: the future of brand protection
In this edition of the Spotlight, Systech tells us how, in an era where counterfeiting, product authenticity and diversion are pressing concerns, digital product passports (DPPs) are emerging as a revolutionary solution.
Invercote Touch: elevating packaging experiences with a natural look and feel
In this edition of the Spotlight, Holmen Board and Paper explains how its ‘iconic’ Invercote paperboard product family has expanded. The latest addition to the portfolio, Invercote Touch, is Holmen’s new uncoated paperboard product that enables brands to create premium packaging and graphical…
Common goals
In the latest edition of the Spotlight, Tessa Slagter, Sustainable Innovation Manager at AkzoNobel Industrial Coatings, answers the question: with many organisations across the value chain having their own sustainability targets, how can we work together to improve the performance of metal…
The key to packaging design success in the e-commerce era
What is the ‘digital shelf’ and how can brands optimise their approach to take advantage of the opportunities it offers? In this insightful article, Howard Wright, Executive Creative and Strategy Director, at Equator, delves into the art of commanding attention in the e-commerce space, where the…