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ArticleWhat do rising commodity prices linked with the war in Ukraine mean for glass, metal, and plastic packaging?
According to Moody’s, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having ripple effects on commodity prices and global supply chains that could put pressure on the profit margins of European non-paper packaging manufacturers this year. The plastic packaging sector is likely to face the most volatility as companies contend with time lags in passing on cost increases and exposure to escalating oil prices.
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ArticleWebinar: Watermarks for Plastics Recycling: Accelerate from Planning to Action
Experts will demystify digital watermarking by explaining how it works, why it performs better than alternative approaches, and the process for getting started.
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ArticleKite Packaging unveils purpose-built dispenser for honeycomb paper cushioning pads
Kite Packaging has developed a purpose-built void fill option, Hivefill, for dispensing its honeycomb-structured paper wrap for cushioning inside e-commerce boxes and cartons.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with CUPEX
In our latest Rapid Interview, we speak to CUPEX about launching a reclosable and reusable lid for coffee-to-go cups.
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ArticleChemical recycling: ‘A small but significant part of addressing the plastics puzzle’
Chemical recycling may not be a perfect solution to the plastic waste problem, but in certain scenarios, it’s the best answer we have. Ignacio Gavilan, sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum, tells us more.
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ArticleDow VP becomes new President of Plastics Europe
Marco ten Bruggencate, commercial vice president for packaging and speciality plastics EMEA at Dow, has been appointed as the new president of Plastics Europe, effective immediately.
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ArticleSiegwerk offers new UV ink series for paper and board applications with 'bio-renewable' content
Siegwerk says its new UV offset ink for non-food paper and board applications, SICURA Litho Pack ECO, consists of more than 40% renewable and vegetable-based components.
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ArticleVariable progress on number of women in supply chain management positions, Gartner reports
Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain survey has found that women account for 19% C-level positions in supply chain organisations in 2022, a slight increase from 15% in 2021. However, the total number of women in the supply chain workforce has decreased since 2021.
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ArticleCoca-Cola Europacific Partners expands returnable glass bottle system for hotels, restaurants, and cafes in France
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has announced that, in France, its Fuze Team, Tropico, Sprite, Fanta, and Minute Maid brands will be available in universal 250ml bottles that can be returned, cleaned, and refilled for reuse in hotels, restaurants, and cafes.
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ArticleEuPC announces CEO of Herige Group as new President
Today, during the General Assembly of European Plastics Converters, Benoît Hennaut, CEO of Herige Group, was elected as the new EuPC President, replacing Renato Zelcher.
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ArticleSealed Air launches digital packaging brand offering connectivity and sustainability
Longstanding AIPIA member Sealed Air has launched its digital packaging brand, prismiq, which has a portfolio of solutions for design services, digital printing and smart packaging.
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ArticleClosing the loop with deinking
Elisabeth Skoda takes a closer look at technology developments and innovations in the area of deinking and explores the role these can play in closing the loop and creating a fully circular economy.
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa develops water-resistant paper
Smurfit Kappa has launched AquaStop water-resistant paper with a coating added during the manufacturing process that reportedly does not interfere with recyclability, as part of its new TechniPaper portfolio.
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ArticleGEA unveils thermoforming heating system designed for mono-material packaging
GEA has launched the PowerHeat heating systems, designed to accommodate the specific demands of recyclable mono-materials during the thermoforming process, for its PowerPak thermoforming packaging machines.
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ArticleLatest R&D shows growing interest in antibacterial packaging technology
From a film made of bamboo, to coatings that double the shelf-life of cheese products – here’s an update on the latest and most innovative antibacterial packaging solutions.
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ArticleWhat is being done to support Ukraine’s printing industry?
Print Against War, an independent movement led by members of the global printing and packaging industry, is facilitating communication with companies in Ukraine and encouraging collaboration with partners in the rest of Europe. Read some of the stories of its members here, as we explore how the movement is providing support to Ukraine’s printing industry now and in the future.
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ArticleWhat does the European Commission Circular Economy Action Plan mean for the packaging sector?
In a stark warning to the packaging industry, experts are predicting that the EU’s new Circular Economy Plan could lead to unimaginable disruption in the sector. Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon Consulting, tells us more – and discusses how businesses can get ahead of the curve.
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ArticleCoveris presents mono-material PE pet food bags for e-commerce
Coveris has developed mono-material and recyclable polyethylene (PE) bags for Ultra Premium Direct’s health-focused pet food range, which is aimed at e-commerce distribution.
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ArticleCepi challenges ‘contradictory’ EU position on the paper industry’s decarbonisation and bioeconomy targets
While Cepi says that the ENVI Committee’s recent votes on the ‘Fit for 55’ package offer some positive provisions in principle, it warns that paradoxical legal positions regarding carbon capture and biomass could undermine the pulp and paper industry’s decarbonisation initiatives and bioeconomy development.
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Article‘Game-changer brands are recognising the potential in closing the loop’
In our latest opinion piece, Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of Nextek, gives us his views on where plastic packaging sustainability is at – and the road ahead.