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ArticleCoveris launches food packaging tray with 90% plastic reduction
Coveris has revealed a new board-based MAP tray solution for the meat, fish and poultry sector, said to reduce plastic by 90% whilst maintaining recyclability and shelf-life.
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ArticleVietnamese brands introduce limestone-based material for packaging
Liwayway Vietnam and BioTech have adapted LIMEX Pellet - a limestone-based material from Japanese firm TBM - for their flagship snack and liquid detergent product packaging.
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ArticleThe Brief: a closer look at dissolvable packaging
In recent years, dissolvable packaging has been emerging across multiple industries including food, retail and personal care. In this edition of The Brief, we take a closer look at its current uses, some of the benefits and challenges involved and consider its potential future applications.
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ArticleServo-controlled, multiheaded vial filler cart presented by TurboFil
TurboFil Packaging Machines has unveiled a standalone, servo-controlled filler system for ceramic vials, with the automated system designed for precise dosing, operational flexibility, and ease of use.
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ArticleTSC Auto ID’s innovation vision
TSC Auto ID’s Victoria Grobushkina shares how the global leader in thermal label printing is introducing innovation to support sustainable supply chain transparency.
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ArticleNew York State drives law mandating packaging reduction and recycling plans
The State of New York is advancing a bill requiring sellers or distributors of packaging to register with a packaging reduction organization and develop a plan to reduce and recycle their waste.
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ArticleToscotec and Essity partner on geothermal steam powered tissue machine
Toscotec and Essity have announced the completion of the ‘world’s first’ tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand, seeking to enable the tissue industry’s transition from fossil-based to renewable energy.
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ArticleBoston Industrial Solutions introduces ‘world’s first’ acrylic adhesion promoter for latex based inks
Adhesive and industrial printing company Boston Industrial Solutions has introduced what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ adhesion promoter to help latex-based inks bond effectively with acrylic and metals, aiming to tackle the issue of latex ink adhesion to acrylic surfaces in the signage industry.
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ArticleA closer look at Tetra Pak’s brand-new paper cap
In April, Tetra Pak unveiled an ‘industry-first’ paper-based cap for its carton packages, made from 87% renewable content. To learn more about this innovative solution, we spoke with Aldo Fontana, Global Product Manager at Tetra Pak.
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ArticleAutomated reel loading solution for beverage labels revealed by Sidel
Sidel’s CoboREEL, an automated reel loading solution for beverage packaging labels, utilizes cobots in a bid to triple the reel capacity of other solutions on the market and bolster production efficiency.
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ArticleHasbro faces criticism for ‘overpackaged’ Dungeons & Dragons dice box
The box for Hasbro’s Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Dice Set has kicked off a conversation about excessive packaging for small products; but the pack’s size, decoration, and interactive elements may serve a purpose in a crowded market.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
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ArticleMaximum efficiency, minimum footprint: the new beverage era
Discover how cutting-edge advancements in filling and seaming are redefining operational excellence, enabling companies to meet diverse product demands—from carbonated to hot beverages—with unparalleled precision and environmental responsibility.
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ArticleElopak introduces new carton line with recycled and renewable polymers
Global packaging company Elopak, Orkla Home and Personal Care (OHPC) and Dow have rolled out a new line of cartons containing a mix of recycled polyethylene and bio-circular (renewable) polymers.
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ArticleLawsuit alleges that Aldi ‘blatantly copies’ Mondelez snack packaging
Mondelēz International has filed a lawsuit against Aldi, alleging that the packaging designs for several of its private-label products infringe trademarked visual properties and harm the reputation of several Mondelēz brands.
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ArticleCiteo CEO on the steps to Extended Producer Responsibility success
Thirty-three years after France first implemented Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, Citeo CEO Jean Hornain tells UNEP how universal participation, legal accountability, and the creation of formal jobs can incentivize plastic waste reduction.
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ArticleDomino launches printer and laser coders for life sciences industry
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced its K300 piezo inkjet printer and Dx-Series range of CO2 laser coders, aimed at providing life sciences manufacturers with end-to-end solutions for advanced variable data printing, including 2D codes at the individual dose and item level.
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ArticleBall Brazil and Açai Motion launch new aluminium can
Ball Brazil and Açai Motion have partnered on a new can certified by the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), said to ensure the aluminium used in production adheres to ‘ethical and sustainable practices’ from raw material extraction to recycling.
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ArticleSystemiq supports ‘bold action’ for fossil-free plastic production in the EU
In a new report, Systemiq encourages the European Union to clarify policies and boost market confidence to develop fossil-free plastics at scale, particularly for the green-methanol-to-olefins process.
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ArticleCarbon emissions calculation capability revealed by Esko and CarbonQuota
Esko and CarbonQuota have developed a new carbon emissions calculation capability, allowing packaging converters and brands to automate carbon footprint calculations and align their environmental impacts with internal and legislative sustainability goals.