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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Tecnocap and BASF collaborate on metal closures for food packaging
The collaboration between Tecnocap and BASF will see the former’s metal closures for food packaging be manufactured with BASF’s Hexamoll DINCH BMB, a non-phthalate and biomass balanced plasticiser that it says is based on renewable raw materials.
PACCOR launches ‘100% Bio-PP’ products
Packaging solutions supplier PACCOR announces it will produce biobased polypropylene (Bio-PP) products for Orkla, a leading supplier of branded customer goods to the grocery, specialised retail, pharmacy, and bakery sectors in the Nordic region.
Gold German Packaging Award 2021 winners announced
At this year’s FACHPACK trade fair at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, the German Packaging Institute unveiled the winners of its Gold Award for 15 of the most ground-breaking innovations from its pool of German Packaging Award 2021 winners.
Ampacet ThermProtect product range reduces recycled PET thermal degradation and yellowing
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, global masterbatch leader Ampacet introduces ThermProtect PET, a new range of stabilising masterbatches which allow for the repetitive heating of rPET without yellowing.
IMA FLX, specialised packaging machinery companies to act as a single provider in support of the Choco & Confectionery industry
In our latest Innovation Spotlight, flexible packaging supplier IMA FLX introduces its new collaboration, bringing together companies from across the chocolate and confectionery sector.
Redefining machine flexibility
In the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight, learn more about Rockwell Automation’s approach to the next big hurdle for machine builders: delivering smarter, highly flexible machines without compromising throughput.
monta reTec 831 - the sustainable and strong packaging tape
Adhesive tapes expert monta discusses its new self-adhesive tape, monta reTec 831, made with post-industrial recycled polypropylene (rPP), in the latest edition of our Innovation Spotlight.
Building a more resilient packaging supply chain
In this comment piece, PreScouter Technical Director, Dr Sofiane Boukhalfa discusses challenges and opportunities for the packaging supply chain to build resilience that will reverberate across industries following the COVID-19 pandemic.
New VFFS packaging system from tna offers ‘advanced’ performance
Food and packaging solutions specialists tna unveils the newest addition to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system: tna robag 3e, which it says can deliver up to 250 bags per minute with wastage as low as 0.1%.
Reusable tampon applicator launched by Lil-Lets
Period product brand Lil-Lets debuts its reusable tampon applicator, which is now available to purchase online, and announces it will phase out the manufacturing of its plastic applicator tampons.
Ranpak unveils 'sustainable' paper-based cold chain solution
Ranpak announces WrapPak, a cold chain solution that it says is recyclable and provides thermal protection for up to 48 hours for e-commerce food delivery.
Sustainability Awards 2021 winners revealed
Last night, the winners of our Sustainability Awards 2021 were announced at FachPack!