PPWR Compliance Starts on the Factory Floor: Why Packaging Data is the Missing Piece
About the webinar PPWR is not just introducing new packaging requirements. It is raising the importance of accurate, traceable and
Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
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Avery Dennison’s new NFC inlay enables smartphone taps on packaged goods
To expand its NFC inlay portfolio, Avery Dennison has implemented Pragmatic Semiconductor’s flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) product line – a
UV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-
Seven in ten visually impaired consumers struggle to read food labels
83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while
Global food waste to cost $540 billion by 2026, Avery Dennison cautions
New data from Avery Dennison indicates that food waste will cost businesses a total of $540 billion (€462,099,299,
2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline
HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for
Diageo expands keg-and-dispense system trial with Smirnoff
Diageo has extended its smart keg-and-dispense system trial for pubs in partnership with Smirnoff, aiming to provide real-
Sustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview – BioTip’s biochemical sensor for food safety
BioTip has developed a biochemical sensor which attaches directly to food and changes colour when safety limits are exceeded. We
Freshness sensors track spoilage in Solidus’ fibre-based food packaging
Solidus has combined its recyclable, fibre-based packaging with BlakBear’s wireless freshness sensors to monitor food spoilage, improve safety
AWA seeks to expand smart packaging solutions with AIPIA acquisition
Alexander Watson Associates (AWA), a market intelligence and insights firm specializing in the packaging, materials and specialty papers sectors has
Winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 announced!
After much anticipation, the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2025 – the “Nobel prize” for sustainable packaging innovations – have been announced!
Circular concept features refillable jar, grape-based design, and NFC chip
As part of an ongoing pilot project, Lumson, Krill Design, and researchers from the Politecnico di Milano have revealed a
Modified atmosphere pallet shrouds to keep berries fresh from farms to shelves
StePacPPC’s polyamide-based, modified atmosphere, humidity-infused protective covers are designed to protect fresh berries in transit and storage