Smart Packaging

Metsä Board introduces QR code solution for packaging material deliveries

Metsä Board has launched a new solution hoping to simplify the recycling process for packaging materials in its product deliveries

Exploring the use of holography in packaging

Holography is sometimes incorporated in packaging for its visual elements and as a security measure. Journalist Frances Butler takes a

Talking accessibility in packaging with RiDC

Ocado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes

Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and

Think Tank merges smart NFC packaging and back-end platforms into one service

Think Tank is integrating physical packaging and digital back-end platforms into a single smart packaging service, intending to help

EU project targets wood-based meat packs, fibre adhesive, smart sensors and more

Following its one-year anniversary, the REDYSIGN project – which aims to develop recyclable, wood-derived packaging alternatives for fresh meat

VarieT Technology launches rechargeable battery for on-demand food and beverage can heating

VarieT Technology has unveiled its Smart Heat Battery designed to heat cans on demand, said to use solar rechargeable fuel,

Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Reelables’ 5G Smart Label

As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series we spoke to co-founder and CEO of Reelables, Brian Krejcarek,

Newwen and Paardekooper join forces for reusable transport packaging

Aiming to make the logistics sector more ‘efficient and sustainable’, Newwen has launched reusable plastic (PP) transport boxes equipped with

Sustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Pulpatronics’ chipless RFID tag

As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we spoke to Pulpatronics about its ‘metal-less and chipless’ RFID

Beetlejuice-themed Fanta cans celebrate movie release and Halloween season

Fanta and Warner Bros. Pictures are celebrating the release of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in cinemas with a lineup

Coveris counteracts retail theft with increased security label production

In response to rising prices and increasing retail theft, Coveris has set its sights on bolstering its security label production