Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
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
AIPIA Smart Packaging Summit in Chicago attracts the smartest speakers
AIPIA’s return to live events in October has already attracted a stellar line up of industry speakers for the
New automated reuse system for catering packaging at venues aims to close waste loop
Berlin-based start-up 1Less has created an innovative reuse system that uses RFID-tagged dishware and a smart waste
New cool sensor matches thermal behaviour of foodstuffs
The annual meeting and expo of the International Association for Food Protection held earlier this month in Pennsylvania, USA, saw
Changing the face of product authentication through blockchain
Komposite, a creative products development company, founded by Noam Krasniansky has launched a new blockchain technology that, it claims, will
New verification platform makes supply chain integrity accessible to all
True Pedigree, a technology company helping brands protect themselves from losing revenue due to counterfeit and grey market products, has
New anti-counterfeiting authentication solution launched by Giesecke + Devrient
Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) has developed a new authentication solution, SIGN, to tackle counterfeiting and product and brand piracy. Using
Smart and sustainable: Can packaging be both?
How connected are sustainability and smart packaging, and what does the future hold for partnerships between these two fields? Andrew
Plant-based sachet can control ripening and microbial growth of different produce
As every government, agency and environmental group keeps telling us, food waste is a monumental problem. Globally, 1.3 billion
UV blacklight label on new craft beer can reveals hidden images
Turner Labels, a US label converter based in Kentucky, recently announced an innovative label collaboration with Mirror Twin Brewing (MTB)
QR to the front for connected – or disconnected – beverages and spirits
A number of major beverage and spirit brands continue to adopt QR to connect with customers, while one whisky company
Britvic and Zappar team up on outdoor activity-focussed AR campaign
Britvic is launching a packaging-focussed augmented reality (AR) campaign that is designed to get families outdoors and hunting for