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…
UK-based WaveGrip, the multi-packing solution for beverage producers of all sizes is entering the US market by joining forces with Palmer Canning – the twenty-year old can filling and seaming systems provider.
The most common strategy deployed by many water bottlers to meet sustainability initiatives has been to significantly lightweight their PET containers. However, a recent study found that oftentimes these bottles might meet consumer expectations for c
Scottish craft beer innovator BrewDog has upped the ante with its latest powerfully hopped product: a 22% miniature hit of hops sold in 100ml bottles designed and manufactured by Beatson Clark.
Equipment and process technology specialist SIPA will point the spotlight at its expertise in specialty PET containers at interpack (May 4-10, Düsseldorf, Germany).
Soaper Duper is a new beauty brand on the block that was launched in luxury store Liberty London at the end of 2016 and has now rolled out into Tesco stores nationwide. Soaper Duper is committed to providing an indulgent, yet guilt-free, wash experie
In our third drupa interview Jules Lejeune, managing director of FINAT (the international association for the self-adhesive label industry) provides a point of view from the world of labelling.
Cosmo Films, a leading manufacturer of speciality BOPP films will be showcasing its range of premium lamination films for high end packaging, at the upcoming Luxepack Shanghai 2017 show – a leading show for creative packaging, scheduled to take place
ALBIS PLASTIC is presenting “Active Packaging” solutions for flexible film applications, such as bag-in-box (BIB) wine packaging, at this year’s Interpack trade fair (Hall 7, Level 1 / A08).
UPM Raflatac is partnering with Italian wine producer Cielo e Terra and the world's largest natural cork supplier, Amorim Cork, to promote sustainability in the wine industry at the 'Freschello for Forests' event at Vinitaly 2017. Vinitaly is the wor
A compostable pack designed by leading packaging solutions provider, Parkside, for an energy bar made from powdered cricket flour, has won a global World Food Innovation Award 2017.
Product wall thickness is a key consideration when designing and moulding plastic products. While thicker walls offer greater strength, the downside is warping can be more prevalent when the plastic cools in the mould. To combat this and in their que
