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.
In response to growing demands for closed dairy dispensing systems in the foodservice industry, Liquibox, now part of SEE (formerly Sealed Air), has introduced the Liquibox Universal Self-Sealing Cap.
Chemical company INEOS Inovyn has launched two PVC pilot plants at its Jemeppe-sur-Sambre site in Belgium, hoping to accelerate recycling technologies for PVC, which is not widely mechanically recycled today.
According to a report from Reuters last week, Suzano could be set to acquire International Paper for almost $15 billion – a deal that could disrupt IP’s own plans to acquire DS Smith. In this article, Packaging Europe’s brand director, Tim Sykes, tells us everything we need to know about this news.
UPM Raflatac has unveiled the ‘world’s first’ RecyClass-certified paper label material to be compatible with rigid HDPE and PP containers, intending to unlock whole-pack recyclability for soap bottles, washing detergent containers, and other solutions.
Scan Sverige’s Pärsons brand range of sliced ham, salami, and plant-based products is now packaged in a mono-polypropylene pack from Mondi, intended to enhance recyclability compared to previous designs.
Growth capital platform Infinity Recycling (IRC) has announced the final close of its Circular Plastics Fund I SCSp (CPF), exceeding the fund’s €150 million target and securing €175 million in committed capital from institutional investors and value chain partners worldwide.
As paper fibre continues to make inroads as the packaging material of choice for brands across a range of sectors, Neil Osment, Managing Director of packaging market research company NOA, takes a look at some of the more niche products that are gaining traction.
BOBST and Henkel have combined their skillsets in a bid to pursue optimized machine operations, environmentally conscious adhesives, paper-based flexible packaging barriers, and more.
Corrugated and flexo printing solutions provider LeadEdge Flexo has launched its 347 Plate Sealer, developed to improve additional production efficiencies.
Two of Aldi’s own-label butter lines will now be sold in home-recyclable, paper-based wrap packaging – a move hoped to help remove over 10 tonnes of non-recyclable packaging from circulation every year.
Aura has found that 27% of packaging professionals are unsure whether their company is on track to meet its sustainability targets, while 79% have limited knowledge of, or need help with, current and future packaging regulations – yet 22% feel that their supply chains are becoming more sustainable.
Food brand Kellanova has revealed that Pringles is launching its first bagged snack in 15 years, Pringles Mingles.