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…
A transformative change is coming to the field of traceability. In a world driven by increasingly sophisticated technological advancements, the traditional barcode is being replaced by more powerful solutions. Stephen Gryzska, Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Markem-Imaje tells us…
Groenlandia Tech and Inokor in Spain have partnered to create a temperature-controlled cooler, Nuük, designed to transport products or samples in the hospital and pharmaceutical sectors with real-time sample tracking and total access control.
Research from GS1 warns that mislabelled or unclear food packaging has caused 56% of consumers with food allergies to suffer from an allergic reaction, with the company uplifting next-generation barcodes as an instantly-updatable resolution.
Polytag and the not-for-profit company DDRS Alliance have joined forces to develop and adopt a Digital DRS, or deposit return scheme, as further delays push the launch date for a UK-based DRS back to 2028.
Avery Dennison is partnering with Controlant, a digital platform provider for pharma supply chains, to drive real-time, end-to-end visibility and support sustainability initiatives in the pharma industry.
Markem-Imaje’s new Marking Trigger Device is intended to enable portable, flexible, and direct coding and marking for difficult-to-reach or unusually shaped objects on a production line.
Moy Park has added Klöckner Pentaplast’s kp Elite, a modified atmosphere packaging tray made entirely of rPET, to its packaging range – aiming to reduce its plastic consumption by 50 tonnes and transition completely into mono-material solutions.
When it comes to the retail sector, what action is needed to scale up reuse and refill? Victoria Hattersley speaks with circular economy consultant Chris Baker.
Reelables has announced the launch of its new active Bluetooth 4”x 8” shipping label, apparently enabling logistics providers, cargo forwarders, manufacturers, and retailers to trace cargo through the supply chain without extra software integration.
As Europe goes about introducing new packaging and packaging waste rules, where do label and printed decorative packaging manufacturers’ responsibilities lie? Gabriel Magdaleno, foreign sales director at Masterpress, explains how digital watermarking, choosing the optimal material for each label…
Pickle, sauce and beans brand Branston plans to connect its consumers to recipes, allergens, sustainability information, and more using the Orca Scan GS1 Digital Link QR solution, scannable on supermarket shelves with a smartphone.
