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…
TOMRA and NEXTLOOPP have applied fluorescent markers to MCC Verstraete’s In Mold Labels (IML) in an extension of the team’s efforts to bring its PolyPPRISM sorting technology to commercial scale and recycle food-grade polypropylene.
Ardagh Metal Packaging’s H!GHEND printing technology is being applied to Heineken Enterprise’s Pélican craft beer cans to encourage consumers to flip the pack and optimise the drink’s flavour.
UPM Specialty Papers has unveiled its new ‘LinerLoop compatible’ certification to signify which release papers for self-adhesive labels and tapes are compatible with its commercial-scale, closed-loop recycling solution for silicone-coated release papers.
Securikett, a prominent AIPIA member, gained the top global accolade for its product line of paper security labels at the recent WorldStar Packaging Awards ceremony held at interpack in Dusseldorf. The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) announced the “IT’S PAPER” series from the Austrian security…
swissQprint displayed its product range of flatbed and roll printers at wetec 2023 in Stuttgart, presenting such developments as neon print and ISO-certified, low-energy digital print technology.
When it comes to digital printing, how far have we come and what can the industry do to take advantage of the many benefits these technologies offer? Victoria Hattersley reports.
Fujifilm has launched its Acuity Prime Hybrid printer, which seeks to meet the needs of print service providers working with a range of rigid and flexible material applications.
Leibinger has unveiled the IQJET – which claims to be the world’s first intelligent coding and marking system and is set to apply direct coding and marking to products and packaging in the FMCG and industrial sectors – at this year’s interpack.
BOBST and tesa have announced that they will collaborate to create joint solutions for high-quality flexographic printing and provide more cohesive support systems for their customers.
Bostik has released its first wash-off, all-temperature label adhesive, which the Association of Plastic Recyclers has certified to be compatible with PET bottle label recycling.
Decarbonization and reaching net zero are amongst the key challenges the packaging industry faces. We spoke to UPM Raflatac’s director of sustainability, Robert Taylor, to find out how UPM Raflatac is working towards moving beyond fossil fuels.
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials EMENA has unveiled its FSC-certified, phenol-free AD XeroLinr DT direct thermal linerless solution, which hopes to cut down on waste as the logistics and e-commerce industries expand.
