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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Re-usable, ultra-thin smart label allows tracking of lightweight items
Pod Group, a Giesecke+Devrient company, which claims to be the world’s first Enterprise Network Operator (ENO), in partnership with SODAQ and Lufthansa Industry Solutions (LHIND), has announced the launch of a paper-thin tracking device in the form of a smart label, which will revolutionize the…
A deep dive into the most important packaging sustainability trends and solutions
This report provides insights into the nature of sustainable packaging innovation as it currently stands, as seen from Packaging Europe’s viewpoint, and drawing on several data sources.
Recyclable, paper-based pet food bag produced by ProAmpac
ProAmpac is launching a multi-wall, paper-based self-opening-sack bag – certified for curbside recycling and geared towards dry pet food applications – as part of its patent-pending PRO-EVO Recyclable platforms.
How to counter rising energy costs and the packaging supply chain crisis
For brands and producers looking to break free from fluctuating market conditions, PET offers a more reliable long-term supply, a lower carbon footprint, and being 8 to 10 times lighter than glass, drastically reduces logistics, material and production costs.
Inkjet spot UV coater developed in collaboration between MGI and Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta has unveiled its AccurioShine 3600 inkjet spot UV coater, powered by varnish technology from MGI – a development seeking to improve the stability, reliability, and serviceability of digital printing processes for packaging applications and more.
Experts have their say on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions
Ever since they were announced late last year, the EU’s proposed revisions to its Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive have caused intense debate within the industry. Here we have assembled four viewpoints from leading industry insiders, with the aim of representing different perspectives on…
BOPET Films Europe: Dare to think differently
BOPET Films Europe and Searious Business outline the practical challenges of recycling household flexible packaging, encourage manufacturers to switch to mono PET in line with the Vita Nova recycling initiative, and invite our readers to visit BOPET’s members at interpack and attend its upcoming…
The McDonald’s approach to packaging sustainability
An innovative reusable packaging system created by McDonald’s recently went viral – being highlighted by a number of commentators as an example of responsible consumption patterns and waste reduction. We spoke with Floor Uitterhoeve, Director for Market Sustainability in Europe at McDonald’s, to…
Canon releases compact, full-colour desktop printer for wrapping paper applications
Canon has released its imagePROGRAF TC-20M full-colour, large format desktop printer – said to utilise less than 26W during operation and 2.4W during standby – for applications such as customised wrapping paper.
Tesco and Faerch put tray-to-tray recycling programme into action with ready meal packaging
Tesco is set to incorporate recovered and recycled plastic food trays back into its chilled ready meal packaging through a PET recycling initiative developed alongside Faerch.
ALPLA and HANA Innovation unveil mono-PP pumps in new partnership
The ALPLA Group is entering a joint venture with HANA Innovation to produce recyclable, mono-material plastic pumps for soap, lotion, and shampoo dispensers.
TSC Printronix Auto ID’s powerful new print engine debuts at interpack
Visitors to stand C11 in Hall 8B of interpack will see the latest asset tracking and identification solutions from TSC Printronix Auto ID, including its PEX-2000, appearing for the first time since its launch in February.