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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A closer look at Amcor’s AmPrima® recycle-ready packaging range
Amcor’s AmPrima® range of mono-material packaging solutions was designed with the aim of replacing hard-to-recycle, multi-material options, without any compromise on performance. To find out more about this family of solutions, we spoke with Trevor Davis, Marketing Director at Amcor.
Waitrose permanently scraps coloured milk caps after ‘successful’ trial
After trialling the replacement of blue, green, and red caps on its own brand HDPE milk bottles with clear caps earlier this year, Waitrose has announced it will make the move permanent in all stores with immediate effect.
Gerresheimer offers container-level traceability from production to point-of-care
Gerresheimer, a global supplier of drug packaging solutions, offers a traceability concept that it claims will ensure complete transparency throughout the value chain and greater safety for the patient.
Releaf Paper awarded funding as part of Google initiative to support Ukrainian start-ups
Releaf Paper, a Ukrainian company that extracts cellulose fibres from fallen leaves to make paper packaging, has been awarded $100,000 in funding and mentorship from Google as part of the Google for Startups Ukraine Support Fund.
SUPRAVIS joins the Polish Plastics Pact
SUPRAVIS, a leading European company offering barrier and high barrier flexible film packaging for the food industry, has joined the Polish Plastics Pact, which aims to facilitate a circular economy for plastics in packaging.
Emballator launches mono-material tubes for small doses
Emballator Tectubes has introduced a series of six mono-material PE or aluminium tubes made with green electricity, which are aimed at small dose applications of medicines and cosmetics.
Integrated holographic label system offers brand protection with sustainability
Caps & Closures has launched the ID-Shield holographic labelling and decoration system for product identification that is fully integrated into the packaging without the need for added materials, adhesives, or inks.
University research programme develops process to convert difficult-to-recycle packaging waste into feedstock
The Consortium for Waste Circularity, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), and the Packaging Engineering programme at the University of Florida have expanded trials for a process that converts difficult-to-recycle packaging materials into methanol for use as feedstock in further plastics…
How can active food packaging help us to avoid waste and improve food safety?
With roughly 30% of food going to waste, why aren’t companies doing more to adopt packaging solutions that can help to prevent this wastage? Andrew Manly, AIPIA’s communications director, tells us more.
Aicomp Summit: An event about digitalizing the packaging industry
Running from September 12th to September 16th, 2022, Aicomp introduces the Aicomp Summit, its free virtual event focused on digital solutions for the packaging industry, in our latest Spotlight.
Sihl presents solutions for on-demand colour label printing
Sihl says its ENDURO and PICOFILM ranges offer solutions for decentralised, on-demand printing of tearproof loop tags, hangtags, and stick-on labels in short runs.
Wiliot announces new partnership with Avery Dennison and product with Identiv technology
Avery Dennison and Wiliot have announced a strategic partnership aimed at scaling the IoT with the intention of connecting food, medicine, clothing and many other products via embedded tags and sensors.