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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Glass packaging preserves flavour of milk more effectively than paperboard cartons, according to study
A new study has sought to discover whether the material used to package fluid milk has an impact on its flavour, suggesting that glass is the ideal barrier for flavour preservation and paperboard cartons can impact taste throughout the product’s shelf life.
New NFC tag from Toppan replaces plastic with paper as substrate
Toppan, a longstanding AIPIA member with interests globally in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has developed a near-field communication (NFC) tag label that uses paper material as the substrate for the antenna instead of conventional PET film.
Mespack and Hoffer launch spout and cap closure made of monolayer material, utilising ‘20% less’ plastic
Mespack and Hoffer Plastics have announced the market launch of the P-15 spout and cap for stand-up pouches – now designed to be compatible with both monolayer materials and Mespack’s horizontal form-fill-seal machines.
Dow set to reduce workforce by 2,000 roles in bid to deliver $1 billion in cost savings in 2023
Dow has set out a list of targeted actions in its pursuit of $1 billion in cost savings in 2023, which includes optimising labour and service costs – involving the reduction of around 2,000 roles.
Intraplás set to commercialise TotalEnergies’ bio-based polymer through food packaging
Intraplás has revealed that it will bring TotalEnergies’ bio-based RE:newable polymer to the packaging market via food-contact drop-in packaging solutions in a move hoped to reduce customers’ carbon footprint.
20% of organisations to prioritise carbon emissions reduction over recyclability and plastic elimination goals by 2026, says Gartner
Gartner, Inc. has predicted that, by 2026, 20% of organisations are going to turn their attention to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging over eliminating plastics and facilitating recycling.
James Cropper wraps Maison Perrier-Jouët wine in gift wrap made from vine shoots and paper pulp
Maison Perrier-Jouët has partnered with Colourform by James Cropper to produce a luxury gift wrap made of paper pulp and vine shoots with the intention of bringing sustainability to the luxury market.
Crown Van Gelder declared bankrupt with increased energy and material costs causing liquidity shortfall
Crown Van Gelder B.V. has been declared bankrupt by the District Court of Noord-Holland with its financial difficulties partially attributed to the high costs of energy and raw materials.
Start-up innovation at Pharmapack 2023
Pharmapack Europe 2023’s start-up zone is dedicated to exploring the technologies that are currently being launched or will come on to market in two- or three-years’ time. One of the realities of the industry is that many of its’ next generation technologies are developed by smaller companies…
Ship goods, not air
The EU has set its sights on reducing empty space in packaging, with new rules on this issue forming a core part of its recently announced Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive revisions. How will all of this affect the industry, and how can companies get ahead of the curve? Jo Bradley, business…
Romaco reveals upgraded blister packaging line pursuing sustainability and efficiency benefits
Romaco Noack has unveiled its Unity 600 blister packaging line with a maximum output of 600 blisters and 350 cartons per minute, aiming to optimise efficiency and lower emissions in the production of packs for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
Continental announces switch to STI Group’s recycled corrugated board in bike tyre packaging
STI Group’s recycled corrugated board is set to replace the previous plastic packaging in a new box for Continental’s high-tech mountain bike tyres, with the company striving to close the loop on its packaging solutions.