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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Portion control packaging set to be introduced for Cadbury Duos range
The Twist Wrap packaging solution for Cadbury allows consumers to twist and seal half of a chocolate bar from its Duos range to save for later, with the intention of encouraging reduced portions and more mindful snacking.
SIG announces full barrier aluminium-free aseptic carton solutions
SIG has today announced the launch of SIGNATURE EVO, which it claims is the world’s first aluminium-free full barrier packaging materials for aseptic carton packs that is available for a wide range of products, including oxygen-sensitive beverages.
Faerch launches bowls with closed loop recycling option for foodservice market
Food packaging supplier Faerch will incorporate Evolve, post-consumer recycled material that can be recycled after use into new monomaterial food packaging, into its Plaza range of food service containers.
Borealis and Reclay Group collaborate on plastic waste recycling scheme
A strategic partnership will see Reclay Group supply plastic waste for Borealis to convert and revalorise into high-quality recyclate materials, in a bid to work across the plastics recycling value chain to address the challenge of plastic waste.
PrintCYC enhances recycling options for printed PP films
The research initiative PrintCYC says it has used PU-based printing inks to produce colour-stable, odourless, and defect-free recyclates from fully printed PP-based packaging films by mechanical recycling.
The Rapid Interview with Madeiras Afonso
In our latest Rapid Interview, we speak to Ricardo Pinto, operations manager at Madeiras Afonso, about the value and resilience of wood, as well as the opportunities offered by the wood sector.
Over 70 organisations call on UN to negotiate a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution
More than 70 businesses and financial institutions have today released a statement calling for an ambitious, comprehensive, and legally binding treaty on plastic pollution ahead of the UN Environment Assembly.
Collaborative solution for processing recycled material into thin-walled containers
The Thin Wall Integra collaborative project offers a fully automated solution for the high-volume processing of recycled material into thin-walled containers with a material saving of up to 35% and HolyGrail 2.0 compatible labels.
Supply chain disruption remains a key concern across label industry
According to research by FINAT, the supply chain crisis remains a top concern for brand owners across the label industry, with impacts felt by all applications and segments.
Behind the development of ‘the world’s first refillable toothpaste dispenser’
We spoke with Faye Wilson, founder of Happier Beauty, to find out about how the company is developing a refillable toothpaste dispenser with biodegradable refill capsules – reportedly a world-first.
Smurfit Kappa receives SBTi approval for carbon reduction targets
Smurfit Kappa announces that its emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Valmet launches intelligent fibre furnish control for refiner operations
Valmet Oyj introduces the Valmet Fiber Furnish Control application packaging for board and papermakers to stabilise refiner operations, offering greater production efficiency and furnish quality.