Protection
News and analysis on packaging technologies and packaging innovations that increase product, supply chain security and more.
IoT sensor-based blockchain technology provides NFT authentication via smartphone
During the recent CES show in Las Vegas, Authena AG, a leading provider of NFT ownership certificates and ‘phygital’ authentication
Rieke offers tamper-evident closure for plastic pails in hopes of enhancing product and brand protection
Rieke, a TriMas Packaging company, has launched the IMF-5 In-Mold FLEXSPOUT tamper-evident closure for plastic pails – moulded
Cortec designs ‘recyclable’ self-seal bubble bag to protect electronic components from corrosion and electrostatic discharge
Cortec Advanced Films has unveiled a new, reportedly recyclable self-seal bubble bag utilising electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and vapour
UN-backed study warns of ‘colossal’ litigation risk for plastics industry
A new report by Minderoo Foundation in collaboration with Clyde & Co and Praedicat warns that the reported impacts of
Sealed Air unveils protective, ‘recycle-ready’ cushioning made from 30-50% recycled content
Sealed Air has announced a new range of protective packaging under its BUBBLE WRAP brand – aiming to guide companies towards
Researchers develop degradable film that uses light to self-sterilise against viruses
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a degradable plastic film with a self-sterilising coating that can kill
All4Labels expands intelligent label solutions with new QR brand
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has founded QR Marketing GmbH with the aim of enhancing brand protection and customer engagement with
Antalis develops foam profiles with recycled content
Antalis Packaging has developed new foam profiles that it says are made from 100% recycled content and are fully recyclable.
Coveris previews new packaging solutions targeting enhanced performance and recyclability
Coveris will introduce a new range of plastic- and paper-based solutions, including wash-off labels and transportation films with
Resealable twist-off closure for small dose tubes launched by Emballator
Emballator has introduced a new small dose tube with an integrated and resealable twist-off closure, which ensures the product
PPG announces next-generation, bisphenol-free beverage can coating
PPG has announced the next generation of its acrylic internal spray coating for aluminium beverage cans, which does not use
How will the packaging industry navigate upcoming regulations on chemicals?
Chemicals frequently used in packaging, including BPA and PFAS, are set to be more strictly regulated by both the European