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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Parkside celebrates King of England’s coronation with recyclable sausage roll pack
Parkside has worked alongside Sainsbury’s and Compleat Food Group to release a special edition, recyclable pack of sausage rolls to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.
Megaflex Schaumstoff to package mattresses in new kraft paper bag from Mondi
Mondi has developed Protector Bag ExpandForm, an expandable paper bag solution, to repackage Megaflex Schaumstoff’s rollpacked mattresses.
Collaborative project claims to have achieved closed recycling loop for PET-based multi-layer packaging
A collaborative project involving BASF, Krones, SÜDPACK, and TOMRA claims to have demonstrated that it is possible to separate PET/PE multi-layer packaging into its individual components and return them to the materials cycle as raw materials.
Joint letter calls for closed-loop recycling and accessible, high-quality recyclate in suggested revisions to PPWR proposal
Various NGOs and packaging industry players have released a joint letter urging policymakers to amend the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to facilitate fair access to high-quality recyclate – suggesting such measures as a “priority right” to food-contact materials…
Flexicon provides minimised height and low centre of gravity with mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor
Flexicon has revealed its mobile tilt-down flexible screw conveyor, designed to be fully accessible at standing height and offer a low centre of gravity for both convenience and stability.
Koehler Paper designs grease-proof, low-grammage paper for fast food applications
Koehler Paper is launching its NexPure OGR paper packaging with low grammage and high oil and grease resistance for fries, sandwiches, wraps, burritos, and other fast foods.
Versalis set to fully acquire Novamont
Versalis – a subsidiary of Italian energy company Eni – has fully acquired Novamont, a major producer of chemicals made from renewable sources.
Borealis bases new polyolefin plastomer and elastomer line on renewable feedstock
Borealis has unveiled a new line in its portfolio of polyolefin plastomers and elastomers based on renewable feedstock – aiming to meet customer demand for high-quality, high-performance, and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Three benefits with fresh fibre packaging materials
What makes fresh wood fibres the best-performing raw material for paperboard? And how does paperboard made of fresh fibres relate to the recycling of paper in the world and the use of recycled fibres? In this Spotlight, Swedish paperboard manufacturer Holmen Iggesund aims to sort out the facts and…
The biggest news, developments and innovations from interpack 2023!
Welcome to Packaging Europe’s live coverage of interpack 2023! Our team was at the show, and will be bringing you the latest updates and developments every day. So, join us as navigate the packaging industry’s most important event together.
Flexible packaging film containing 50% recycled plastic waste revealed by INEOS and Hosokawa Alpine
INEOS and Hosokawa Alpine have produced a range of ultra-thin, rigid polyethylene films from resins that contain over 50% recycled plastic. The companies hope that these new solutions can replace multi-material alternatives and increase the recycled content in flexible packaging applications.
Molton Brown unveils 'infinite' refillable bottle for bath and shower gel products
Molton Brown is launching its refillable, ‘made-to-last’ Bath & Shower Gel bottle collection in the hopes of enabling consumers to shrink their plastic footprints by 63%.