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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FEFCO warns that PPWD’s reuse targets could ‘skyrocket’ production of non-recyclable plastic packaging
FEFCO has expressed its concerns that the reuse targets laid out in the proposed revisions to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive could undermine existing sustainability efforts by increasing dependence on fossil-based resources and diverting attention away from renewable materials.
Phononic updates cold-chain smart tote with sights set on HFC reduction
Phononic has released its Actively-Cooled Tote (ACT) 2000 cooling and freezing equipment for cold chain applications, featuring a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform to combat toxic refrigerants and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) that contribute to global warming.
7UP reflects new branding in redesigned bottles and cans
In the first major overhaul of its branding in seven years, 7UP is redesigning its bottles and cans to coincide with the new, ‘comedic’ shift in its brand identity.
NOVA Chemicals establishes new line of business in pursuit of circularity for plastic packaging
NOVA Chemicals Corporation has founded NOVA Circular Solutions – a new line of business working towards lower-emission, recycled solutions and home to the company’s SYNDIGO-brand recycled polyethylene.
Solving the recycled materials supply conundrum
In order to achieve their packaging sustainability goals, brand owners will require far more recycled material than they currently have access to. Michel Weinketz, CEO of Resycure, takes a closer look at this tension – and the potential solutions – in our latest opinion piece.
Dove designs its first refillable deodorant packaging solution
Dove has launched its first refillable and reusable deodorant packaging with the aim of providing an accessible refill solution for consumers and reducing plastic waste.
“Made for Recycling”: Interseroh+ analyses paper packaging according to new Cepi standard
Interseroh elaborates on its addition of Cepi’s testing method for paper packaging into its “Made for Recycling” testing portfolio in this edition of the Spotlight.
WeighPack reveals continuous motion vertical bagger with high-pressure vertical washdown
WeighPack has announced that its VF-1200 continuous motion vertical bagger is now available in a ‘sanitary version’ to meet high-pressure washdown needs in wet, cold, and harsh environments.
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Charter Next Generation bring extruded film made of chemically recycled PE to US market
Chevron Phillips Chemical and Charter Next Generation are set to produce overwrap film with the former’s chemically recycled Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene, intending to package fresh produce, e-commerce deliveries, and more.
Metsä Spring to fund Fiberwood’s efforts to produce packaging protection and insulation from mechanical wood side streams
A seed funding round led by Metsä Spring, the innovation arm of Metsä Group, is set to fund Fiberwood – a Finnish start-up and producer of insulation and packaging materials from side streams of the mechanical wood industry – and enable scaled-up production capabilities at its pilot plant.
Smart packaging business bites
Andrew Manly, communications director at AIPIA, casts his eye over a number of interesting and innovative smart packaging developments that have been revealed over the past few weeks.
Volpak introduces flexible packaging machines to product stick-pack format for pharma sector
Volpak is launching the Enflex PHS Series, which produces flexible packaging - especially in the stick-pack format - for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.