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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HP Indigo introduces new press for the digital flexible packaging industry
The company says that the new HP Indigo 200K Digital Press showcases a step-up of 30% in speed, and 45% in productivity.
New palletising unit from Sidel combines cobotics and robotics in bid for fast and compact packaging solution
Sidel has introduced its RoboAccess_Pal S palletising unit, which combines cobotic and robotic technology in the hopes of providing an agile, operable, and compact alternative to manual operations for the food, home, and personal care sectors.
Sainsbury’s own-brand laundry detergents repackaged in recyclable cardboard cartons
Sainsbury’s has launched new, home-recyclable cardboard cartons for its 750ml own-brand laundry detergents, expected to halve the range’s carbon emissions and help save 22 tonnes of household plastic waste every year.
The Navigator Company participates at interpack with its packaging brand gKRAFT
The Navigator Company will be present at interpack, the event in which global packaging industry meets and presents the innovations along the entire value chain, from 4 to 10 May 2023, in Düsseldorf.
McDonald’s undertakes report on industrial impacts of reusable packaging
McDonald’s Corporation has pledged to evaluate and report on the opportunities and risks posed by a transition into reusable packaging, including its impact on single-use solutions and the environment – and non-profit foundation As You Sow has withdrawn its shareholder proposal with the company in…
Afri-Plastics Challenge provides funding for African recycling businesses, new bioplastics, waste conversion processes, and more
Recycling businesses in Togo and Nigeria, bioplastics made from invasive plants from Lake Victoria, and a process of waste conversion to create safe and affordable cooking fuel in Kenya are amongst the recipients of £4 million as part of the Afri-Plastics Challenge, which aims to cut down on…
Berry integrates data tracking into child-resistant closure for pharmaceuticals
Berry Global, an AIPIA member providing packaging and engineered products, has launched an innovative child-resistant closure that integrates innovative digital technology to improve medication adherence. The new Berry Digi-Cap digital closure is ideal for clinical trials, drug development,…
Parkside releases mono-polymer laminated film
Parkside has unveiled a lightweight, mono-polymer laminated film that claims to be compatible with existing recycling streams, with the aim of replacing non-recyclable aluminium foil and PET structures.
Cross-industry coalition from beverage, hospitality, and packaging sectors calls for improvements in PPWR’s impact assessment
A cross-industry coalition representing the European hospitality and beverage industries and its packaging value chain has called for an improved impact assessment surrounding the proposal for a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, cautioning that businesses and consumers alike could suffer…
AI waste sorting and reusable e-commerce packaging start-ups receive funding from Circular Valley
Packaging start-ups Lixo and Rhinopaq are amongst the successful applicants of the latest round of Circular Valley’s Circular Economy Accelerator programme – set to provide an AI-based solution for sorting recyclable waste and reusable e-commerce packages, respectively.
Morrama presents dispenser for KANKAN’s personal care cans
Morrama has designed a dispenser solution for KANKAN’s canned personal care products with the intention of minimising materials, waste, and packaging weight while improving user experience.