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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Paper-based heat-sealed pouches produced in UPM Specialty Papers and SN Maschinenbau collaboration
UPM Specialty Papers has tested several of its heat-sealable barrier papers on SN Maschinenbau’s horizontal pouch machines in an effort to produce recyclable, renewable, fibre-based pouches for dry, frozen, and greasy foods.
Huhtamaki offers mono-material flexibles in paper, PE, and PP
Huhtamaki is launching three new flexible, mono-material packaging solutions made from paper, polyethylene, and polypropylene – intending to offer protection, affordability, and full recyclability to packaging manufacturers.
RFID-powered self-checkout solution launched for fashion retailers
Teamwork Commerce, a global retail management software provider with headquarters in Florida, USA, has announced the launch of its RFID-Powered Self-Checkout solution, designed to simplify the checkout process for in-store customers.
BOBST and tesa to produce complete flexographic printing solutions
BOBST and tesa have announced that they will collaborate to create joint solutions for high-quality flexographic printing and provide more cohesive support systems for their customers.
Greiner Packaging and partners produce injection-moulded rPET cup
Greiner Packaging, Engel, and Brink have collectively developed a thin-walled cup made of rPET that can be produced using injection moulding technology and claims to lessen CO2 equivalent (CO2e) emissions.
SmartID barcode system uses surface texture to create unique, offline verification
At Interpack 2023, the Fraunhofer team will present a demonstrator for a counterfeit-proof barcode system called SmartID. In the SmartID project, the Fraunhofer Institutes for Applied Polymer Research (IAP), Secure Information Technology (SIT) and Open Communication Systems are developing a novel…
Recyclable board pack with easily-peeled plastic skin revealed by Stora Enso
Stora Enso’s new Trayforma BarrPeel – a barrier-coated board material for vacuum skin packs – hopes to allow fresh food to be packaged on recyclable paperboard trays and reduce plastic materials to less than 10% of the overall pack.
DTS Europe achieves maximum recyclability rating - 100% Recyclable
In light of its mono-PE airless systems being certified as 100% recyclable by Institute Cyclos-HTP, DTS Europe outlines its design-for-recycling mindset and broader sustainability goals for cosmetics packaging in this edition of the Spotlight.
Reusable takeaway cup pilot launched in Scottish Highlands by Keep Scotland Beautiful
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has launched its Cup Movement, a pilot scheme based in the Highlands that aims to normalise reusable takeaway cups over their single-use alternatives.
Dry Molded Fiber set to enter North American market in collaboration between PulPac and JOA
PulPac is working with Curt G. Joa, Inc. (JOA) to bring the PulPac Modula production platform for Dry Molded Fiber to the North American market – aiming to meet growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
PolyTaksys unveils smart label in bid to prevent food loss
PolyTaksys, a Germany-based AIPIA member which has previously developed Open Monitor stickers that can reveal messages over a defined time period, is now able to announce the introduction of U4FOOD Smart Labels to address the issues of food loss and waste in the refrigeration sector.
Advisory board assembled for research project into treatment and recycling of compostable packaging
Tesco, M&S, and WWF are some of the first industry and packaging experts to be revealed as advisory board members for Compostable Coalition UK’s ‘Closing the Loop for Compostable Packaging’ research project.