Smart Packaging
News and analysis on the latest smart packaging developments covering RFID, NFC, barcodes, UV, connected packaging traceability, and more.
Patented hologram to validate pharmaceutical blister packs
A US-based hologram developer, Holographyx, has been granted USA and European patents for its Holo-Blister product, for the
World’s biggest rainbow with AR as Skittles supports PRIDE
Mars Wrigley has launched limited-edition Skittles Pride Packs in Australia, donating its rainbow to support LGBTQIA+ communities. It features
IoT based cold chain solution could reduce India’s fruit distribution problems
Superplum, an Indian-based startup near New Delhi, has developed an innovative cold chain solution for fresh fruit produce called
Retail IoT market in reach as Wiliot launches Starter Kit with Identiv IoT Pixels
AIPIA member Wiliot, the Internet of Things (IoT) specialist, providing self-powered, stamp-sized computers and cloud-based privacy and
Research on antimicrobial food packaging films accelerates globally
A large amount of R&D is happening in the active/antimicrobial food packaging film space. Here is a
Avery Dennison launches compact NFC inlays for retail packaging
Avery Dennison today announced the introduction of ultra-small form factor versions of two of its popular NFC products, AD
Lidl on the potential of edible coatings
Last month, Lidl Switzerland and Empa announced that their edible, naturally-derived cellulose coating for fruits and vegetables has demonstrated
The packaging stories and trends to follow in 2022
The start of 2022 has been a very exciting period for us here at Packaging Europe. The recent launch of
The NFC tequila bottle that enables re-ordering with the tap of a smartphone
OTACA Tequila and Identiv have collaborated on a tequila bottle with an embedded NFC tag that allows consumers to authenticate
New survey on the value of connected packaging
Digital experiences studio Appetite Creative released the results from its survey on connected packaging experiences. The studio surveyed 257 executives
Harvard team unveils biodegradable, anti-microbial food packaging material
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Harvard University claims to have developed a ‘smart’ food packaging
Track & Trace helps to foil major plastic theft operation
In 2021, a major plastic container theft sting was executed in Cook County, Illinois in the USA. It resulted in