Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
Events
WorldStar Packaging Awards 2019 is open for entries
The World Packaging Organization announces that the entries for WorldStar Packaging Awards are now open and the closing date is 20 September 2018.
1 min read
The World Packaging Organization announces that the entries for WorldStar Packaging Awards are now open and the closing date is 20 September 2018. “We encourage every WPO member across the globe to help us promote the largest and most important global packaging award”, alerts Pierre Pienaar, President of WPO.
Packages eligible for WorldStar are those that have already received a national award recognised by WPO. “In its 51st year, WorldStar is one of the major events of WPO and last year attracted over 300 entries from 38 countries around the world. As always, our aim for the next competition is to increase the number of entries and countries participating”, adds Pienaar.
The packages registered until the closing date – 20 September – will be judged in Jinan, China, on 24 October, during the 2nd WPO Board Meeting of 2018. All results will be announced on December and the Awards Presentations and Gala Evening will take place on May 2019, in Prague, Czech Republic.
More info:
Read next
Siegwerk launches ink that also acts as oxygen barrier
Siegwerk has launched a new white printing ink that also provides an oxygen barrier – an innovation that aims to combine two layers into one.
Diving deeper into the EU's latest guidance on the PPWR
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…
Why Dow believes circular packaging calls for a more collaborative design mindset
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…
New Coca-Cola cans offer football fans the chance to win a World Cup ball
Coca-Cola Canada is selling limited-edition cans inspired by the FIFA World Cup 2026, through which football fans can enter a sweepstakes to win one of five real footballs used in the tournament.