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.
Latest news (Page 327)
DS Smith acquires Bosis doo with sights set on expansion in Eastern Europe
DS Smith has entered an agreement to acquire Serbian fast-moving consumer goods packaging company Bosis doo in an effort to support its growth drive in Eastern Europe and continue its pursuit of sustainable packaging solutions.
Recycling, recyclate and the consumer
In our latest podcast, we discuss how growing demands on packaging functionality can be tackled and how companies can honour both their own sustainability commitments and consumer demands with David Clark, vice president of sustainability at Amcor, and Jeremy Wallach, partner at McKinsey & Company.
Nestlé Waters joins ‘uniquely rewarding’ recycling trial
In a ‘first-of-a-kind’ recycling trial, consumers in the small Welsh town of Brecon can use smartphones to scan a beverage container’s label or sticker for a monetary reward, according to a report in the USA’s Packaging Digest. One of the major brands participating in the trial is Nestlé Waters…
Kraft Heinz targets global virgin plastic reduction of over 100 million pounds by 2030
By 2030, The Kraft Heinz Company is aiming to drive down the consumption of virgin plastic in its global packaging portfolio by 20% – estimating a reduction of around 100 million pounds – by minimising components, increasing recycled content, and utilising alternative materials.
‘World’s first’ graphene-enhanced stretch film released by Gerdau Graphene and Packseven
Gerdau Graphene, the nanotechnology company pioneering advanced graphene-enhanced materials for industrial applications, has announced that Packseven, one of Brazil’s largest flexible film makers, has commercialized the world’s first graphene-enhanced stretch film, according to a report from…
New partnership between Republic Services and Ravago anticipates 300 million pound recycled plastic output
Republic Services and Ravago have created a new partnership, Blue Polymers, set to produce 100% post-consumer recycled resin for packaging, amongst other products, and push for circularity in the plastics industry.
‘Circular’ reusable packaging system for home grocery deliveries trialled by Coop
Coop and Gordon are joining forces on a pilot project to deliver refrigerated food to consumers’ doorsteps in reusable crates and bags in a scheme thought to reduce the climate impact of paper bags.
Exploring digital tools for packaging
After his presentation at Sealed Air’s PACK DIGITAL event in March this year, we spoke to Adobe’s Principal Cloud Consultant Matteo Oriani about the ways Adobe’s Experience Cloud and other digital solutions can be used to facilitate packaging design and create personalised experiences.
Instagram filter and coloured stripe on Heinz Ketchup label to verify product authenticity
Wunderman Thompson Turkey has developed a new label and Instagram filter to prevent foodservice outlets from serving imitation ketchup in Heinz bottles by identifying the exact Pantone shade of the sauce.
Sustainability Awards 2023 Finalist Interview: Papair’s PapairWrap
Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is Papair with its Papair Wrap, apparently made from 100% recycled paper. We spoke to the company about this entry, nominated in the pre-commercialised Recyclable Packaging category.
Hybrid polymer containing bio-based chemical is injection moulded into preforms and bottles
Origin Materials and Husky Technologies report the successful use of injection moulding equipment to process PET containing FCDA – a bio-based chemical utilised in PEF production – into preforms and bottles for advanced packaging and more.
‘Twist-to-lock’ PP spray pump from Aptar applied to NUXE’s sun care range
Aptar Beauty’s PZ Twist spray pump is being used to package NUXE’s sun spray and tanning oil products in an effort to combine an attractive design with a more environmentally friendly solution.