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…
SAVRpak, a California-based food technology innovation company, recently announced the launch of SAVRpak Drop-In, the first-ever moisture control technology that extends the shelf-life and freshness of produce up to three times, it claims.
Zappar, an AIPIA member which specialises in Augmented Reality (AR) creation, has launched Zapvision technology, which aims to provide access to relevant product information to everyone as a basic right, regardless of their visual ability.
What is driving change in the child-resistant packaging space, and how is industry balancing the need to boost child-resistance while supporting senior populations?
VerifyMe, which joined AIPIA last year and provides brand owners with time-sensitive logistics, authentication, supply chain monitoring, and data-rich consumer engagement features using smartphone readable codes, has announced that it has successfully developed VerifyInk, a covert ink technology…
Digimarc Corporation has announced that it will partner with Sealed Air with the aim of bringing product digitisation to markets including e-commerce fulfilment and consumer goods at scale through smart packaging.
Mondelēz International is piloting a new, on pack QR code for its UK summer promotion with Merlin Entertainments across a range of Cadbury, Oreo and Barny packs.
InnovationLab has announced it has acquired Evonik’s TAeTTOOz printable battery technology. The companies have been close partners in this field for many years and have jointly driven the technological development of TAeTTOOz to the present threshold of industrial-scale production.
Gerresheimer, a global supplier of drug packaging solutions, offers a traceability concept that it claims will ensure complete transparency throughout the value chain and greater safety for the patient.
Caps & Closures has launched the ID-Shield holographic labelling and decoration system for product identification that is fully integrated into the packaging without the need for added materials, adhesives, or inks.
With roughly 30% of food going to waste, why aren’t companies doing more to adopt packaging solutions that can help to prevent this wastage? Andrew Manly, AIPIA’s communications director, tells us more.
Avery Dennison and Wiliot have announced a strategic partnership aimed at scaling the IoT with the intention of connecting food, medicine, clothing and many other products via embedded tags and sensors.
In our latest Rapid Interview, we speak to Marcin Pilarz, CEO and founder of Talkin’ Things, about innovations and opportunities for scaling RFID technology.
