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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AIMPLAS set to produce bio-based nanomaterials for food packaging in EU-funded project
AIMPLAS has announced that its reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for food packaging and agricultural solutions as part of the BIOMAC project.
AIPIA Congress Highlight: Temperature label combines RFID/NFC with visual indicator
One of the new products on show at the AIPIA World Congress was Cleantech’s Digital Temperature Indicator (DTI), an irreversible temperature label with visual and digital indication, integrated with a passive RFID or NFC transponder.
Tetra Pak underlines socio-political and economic issues deprioritising sustainability in food industry
New studies conducted by Tetra Pak have suggested that food producers and manufacturers and consumers alike are struggling to prioritise sustainability efforts in the current socio-political and economic climate.
4evergreen launches recyclability evaluation tool for fibre-based packaging
The 4evergreen alliance has released the beta version of its Fibre-Based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation protocol, with the tool as a whole expected to create an improved and standardised framework for evaluating the recyclability of packaging products in Europe.
Financing a coherent circular economy
Virgin plastics production is still heavily subsidized and invested in and companies, even those with the best intentions, look at their bottom line. So how can the most sustainable solutions also become the most financially attractive one that draws in investors?
MULTIVAC unveils steam flushing system to vacuum pack hot food
MULTIVAC has launched its new SFP Light steam flushing system, set to enable the immediate vacuum packing of hot food without cooling it beforehand – a process said to save energy and extend the product’s shelf life.
Ocean Legacy unveils plastic pellets generated from marine pollution in reported ‘first’ for North America
Canadian non-profit Ocean Legacy claims to have produced the first commercially available plastic pellet in North America, said to provide customers with high-grade, 100% post-consumer processed recycled marine plastics and help close the loop on plastic management systems.
Coca-Cola UK becomes first beverage brand to pilot Navilens technology for visually impaired
Coca-Cola has rolled out NaviLens codes across 24x330ml and 30x330ml packs of its Christmas can multipacks, which can be scanned with a mobile phone camera from distances of up to four metres to help blind and partially sighted consumers, and are readable even when unfocused.
Henkel Sustainability Days 2022 have brought together stakeholders across the value chain and encouraged knowledge sharing
Following a two-day conference taking place from November 30 to December 1, Henkel provides a run-down of its key moments and offers recordings of the event via its media library.
Amcor signs agreement with ExxonMobil for five-year supply of recycled polyethylene
Amcor has announced a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase an increasing supply of chemically recycled certified circular polyethylene in a bid to reach its goal of 30% recycled material across its portfolio by 2030.
Flexible packaging is driving accessibility, affordability, and safety of everyday essentials. At Huhtamaki we are working on driving its circularity
Flexible packaging is driving accessibility, affordability, and safety in everyday essentials; now Huhtamaki aims to drive its circularity. In this edition of the Spotlight, Dr. Betül Türel Erbay, head of Sustainable Packaging Development, unpacks the company’s vision for true circularity in…
Fujifilm implements third print mode and increased stack height into Jet Press 750S model
Fujifilm has announced the addition of a new High Value print mode, alongside increased feed and delivery stack height, to its Jet Press 750S inkjet press – apparently resulting in cheaper production and a faster running time.