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…
Major food processing and packaging company (and AIPIA member) Tetra Pak has refreshed its fun and interactive smart packaging experience for a leading European fruit juice producer with a brand-new winter drinks theme to inspire its customers.
Colpac, a UK food packaging manufacturer and designer, is providing easily accessible recycling and composting guidelines for its paperboard food packaging via on-pack QR codes and product webpages, with the aim of supporting end users in making informed product choices and responsibly disposing…
GS1, the global standards body for coding, is preparing to transition away from 1D barcodes to a new 2D barcode format – the GS1 Digital Link. At the GS1 Global Forum in Brussels in Feb 2023, the standards body announced an official sunrise period for 2D codes starting in 2027.
As a tool to create transparency and enable circularity, the European Commission is proposing the implementation of digital product passports (DPPs) that share product and traceability information across the entire product lifecycle.
Bayer Consumer Health UK, in partnership with AIPIA member Zappar, has introduced a new Accessible QR code (AQR) on its Canescool Soothing Gel Cream product packaging to help those who are blind or partially sighted.
In just a few weeks’ time, the AIPIA World Congress will be returning to the Beurs van Berlage in central Amsterdam. With a focus on smart packaging, visitors from across the value chain will have an unparalleled opportunity to meet each other and discuss the latest trends and innovations. Eef de…
Versuni is repackaging its top-performing Philips home appliances in 100% recycled and 100% recyclable paper boxes and intends to replace all single-use plastics inside them within four years.
Researchers at Swansea University in Wales have developed a recyclable silver conductive ink which they hope can enable the creation of circular electronics without compromising performance.
AIPIA is pleased to announce its collaboration with IppStar, a member of the IPP Group and THREEFOLD, to organize a one-day event dedicated to the Active & Intelligent Packaging sector, its development in India, and how it can impact sustainability issues in South Asia. The conference, called…
A leading producer of juice and beverages, Gulf Union Foods Co, has partnered with creative technology studio and AIPIA member Appetite Creative to create a fun and interactive connected packaging experience for its Original juice brand; to give young people a boost at the start of the school year…
AIPIA member Wiliot, the ambient Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, has announced a breakthrough with its new ability to sense and analyze humidity levels of individual products, in real-time, throughout the supply chain.
Print, coding and marking specialist Domino Printing Sciences, an AIPIA member, says it is making a big push into digital transformation – both internally and externally. This includes the Oracle Cloud project and scannable 2D/QR codes which are crucial for e-commerce platforms and supply chain…
