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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‘The only way to stop the flow of plastic into our oceans is to understand the problem’
A key part of putting an end to plastic pollution is enhancing our understanding of exactly where this plastic is coming from in the first place. To that end, Prevented Ocean Plastic is embarking on a research project with experts from the University of Georgia that will explore this issue. Raffi…
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate at interpack 2023, Hall 4 Stand E05: Everything for chocolate and packaging for everything
Sustainability, performance, new technologies: that’s what SACMI Packaging & Chocolate is bringing to interpack 2023.
Blue Ocean Closures and partners work towards production of fibre jar lids
Blue Ocean Closures is teaming up with Swed-jam and Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) to explore the production of bio-based fibre lids for jams, smoothies, compotes, and other lidded foods and beverages and reduce the environmental impact of metal screw lids.
ITC Packaging unveils bioplastic for injection blow-moulded container production
ITC Packaging has implemented its Bio2Bio bioplastic solution into its portfolio to produce bottles, tubs, and other injection blow-moulded containers for the food and cosmetics markets.
MCC Verstraete and Pagès Group’s Molded Fiber Labeling to apply paper labels to round fibre moulded packs
MCC Verstraete and Pagès Group will be showing their Molded Fiber Labeling (MFL) technology at interpack 2023, with live demonstrations of its application of paper labels to round fibre moulded tubs.
EU funding awarded to Saveggy for expansion of edible cucumber coating technology
Saveggy has received a Eurostars grant of over €440,000 to further develop its fossil-free, edible coating to extend the shelf life of cucumbers by preventing dehydration, oxidation, and microorganism growth.
AI and the future of packaging
The future of the packaging industry will be influenced by a range of disruptive themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) being one of the biggest to have a significant impact on packaging companies. Where should food and drink brands invest to ensure they keep up with the rest of the FMCG…
Focus on food safety, recyclability and the circular economy
Food packaging specialist AMB Spa will present its latest innovations at interpack 2023 from 4-10 May in Duesseldorf, Germany.We spoke to Swan Cecatto, Sustainability Manager at AMB, about the company, current challenges and the growing importance of innovation to find sustainable solutions.
Paper label materials said to enable PET and HDPE bottle recycling unveiled by UPM Raflatac
UPM Raflatac has introduced new paper label materials – with certification for recyclability for PET and HDPE bottles – into its wash-off SmartCircle portfolio in a bid to facilitate complete circularity for plastic packaging solutions.
Updates to Avery Dennison atma.io connected product cloud incorporate AI features
Prominent AIPIA member Avery Dennison Corporation has announced updates to its atma.io connected product cloud, which is helping brands transform their supply chains. The platform now manages over 28 billion items for brands across the apparel, retail, food, and healthcare sectors, the company…
Cognex aims to enhance inspection with AI-based vision system
Cognex has launched its In-Sight 3800 Vision System for high-speed production lines – reportedly offering an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software for various inspection applications.
Sanofi and Haleon to work towards petroleum-free consumer health bottles as newest members of Bottle Collective
Sanofi and Haleon have joined PA Consulting and PulPac’s Bottle Collective in a joint effort to develop cellulose-based bottles and replace virgin plastics sourced from petroleum in consumer health product packaging.