On 5 June, the European Commission published a Commission Notice providing further clarity about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in practice. We take a closer look at the document to understand its requirements in detail, including the current status of PFAS restrictions, the…
In this Innovation Spotlight, Dow outlines how its extrusion coating portfolio aims to support recyclability requirements and regulatory readiness, and how its collaboration with RDM Group demonstrates how lightweight polymer coatings can extend the use of fibre-based packaging into applications…
UPM Specialty Papers has tested several of its heat-sealable barrier papers on SN Maschinenbau’s horizontal pouch machines in an effort to produce recyclable, renewable, fibre-based pouches for dry, frozen, and greasy foods.
Minebea Intec will showcase its Mitus metal detector and a newly developed user interface for checkweighers amongst other developments in weighing and inspection at interpack 2023.
New analysis from Smithers has laid out a suggested pathway for brands to design their premium e-commerce packaging for optimal business practices, from resealable packs for product returns to smart packaging solutions to smart solutions to tracking consumer engagement.
Henkel’s low-temperature cleaner for aluminium beverage cans, said to utilise natural gas and reduce carbon emissions by 38%, is set for a worldwide roll-out this year.
The future of the packaging industry will be influenced by a range of disruptive themes, with artificial intelligence (AI) being one of the biggest to have a significant impact on packaging companies. Where should food and drink brands invest to ensure they keep up with the rest of the FMCG…
Prominent AIPIA member Avery Dennison Corporation has announced updates to its atma.io connected product cloud, which is helping brands transform their supply chains. The platform now manages over 28 billion items for brands across the apparel, retail, food, and healthcare sectors, the company…
Cognex has launched its In-Sight 3800 Vision System for high-speed production lines – reportedly offering an extensive vision toolset, powerful imaging capabilities, and flexible software for various inspection applications.
Shemesh Automation will debut two of its A-Z turnkey packaging line solutions at interpack 2023, encouraging customers to source all integrated equipment from one supplier for cost, servicing, and environmental benefits.
ROTZINGER Group is unveiling its new feed placer, filling and capping machine, bar production line, and upgraded blister machine at this year’s interpack in an expansion of its packaging and processing portfolio.
From tomorrow, the Netherlands’ national deposit return system for the recycling of beverage containers will accept aluminium and steel cans in a bid to further stimulate a circular economy, TOMRA reports.
Beck Automation AG has launched the Beck Bailer, a self-operating system that is set to enable the fast and fully automatic assembly of metal handles for industrial plastic pails of up to 380mm x 450mm in size.
SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen will display its SOMIC 434 modular machine concept for tray packaging, tray-cover, and wraparound solutions at interpack 2023 in hopes of delivering maximised performance with a compact footprint.
