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…
Smurfit Kappa is continuing to use digital print with remarkable effect in the corrugated packaging industry. The packaging leader has ramped up its capabilities by installing eight HP Scitex corrugated presses across its European sites.
UPM Raflatac is introducing to the European market three new sustainable, BPA-free label materials for retail weigh-price and backroom labelling applications as well as for logistics labeling.
'One by one, the brands all said the same thing: e-commerce has changed how retailers and grocers are behaving. Suddenly, instead of just asking for cost reductions, they are asking for help.' The Digital Nomad discusses the Amazon effect.
Alongside the 1,500 exhibition booths, Fachpack offers the more than 40,000 trade visitors a supporting programme with numerous presentations on the hot trends in the industry like digitisation, sustainability or design.
SICK has developed an integrated high-speed quality control system, the Inline Code Matcher, that ensures the right packaging is always used for the right product, avoiding the risk of wasteful rejects, safety issues or costly customer returns.
Intertek has developed comprehensive guidelines for digital solutions providers, packaging converters, and food brands to assist with compliance of regulatory and guidance requirements.
The On-Pack Recycling Label delivers consistent recycling information on retailer & brand packaging, making it simpler for consumers to recycle more material, more often. Stuart Lendrum shares his vision for the initiative as it gains momentum
UPM Raflatac combines digitalization with circular economy. By adding RafMore smart label solution to its RafCycle® recycling process, UPM Raflatac is able to optimize the waste collection process from its customers.
As planet earth awaits the FIFA World Cup™ in Russia, brand owners prepare to monetise consumer engagement with promotional product runs. A short video on packaging around the world inspired by the festival of football
HP Inc. has announced the HP One Package workflow suite for PageWIde Industrial corrugated presses, the industry’s first ecosystem for digital corrugated printing.
