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ArticleDigimarc programme guides Wipak and more into on-pack digital watermarking
Wipak is participating in Digimarc’s Center of Expertise programme, designed to give packaging, print, and pre-media companies access to digital watermarking for integration into digital identification and authentication solutions.
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ArticleCoveris and Interzero pursue plastic circularity in strategic partnership
A strategic partnership between Coveris and Interzero plans to convert plastic waste into resins for use in further packaging products – thus securing raw materials, reducing the plastics’ CO2 footprint, and aligning with packaging and waste regulations.
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ArticleXampla’s plant-based coating supplied to Huhtamaki for takeaway packaging
Huhtamaki and 2M Group of Companies will apply Xampla’s plant-based Morro Coating polymer to a range of takeaway boxes in a new, multi-year supply deal set to help Huhtamaki transition into recyclable, compostable, and renewable packaging solutions.
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ArticleReport: What are the main barriers to reuse/refill?
In our latest report, Victoria Hattersley surveys the current reuse/refill landscape, asking: What are some of the main industry-wide challenges preventing wider uptake, and how can companies make a start?
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ArticleMars Wrigley and Tesco roll out displays made of cocoa beans and recycled paper
Mars Wrigley and Tesco are trialling a new display made from waste cocoa bean shells and recycled paper, apparently negating the need for virgin tree fibres and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of conventional cardboard by 30%.
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ArticleALPLA to add closure and dosing systems to portfolio with new acquisition
The ALPLA Group is acquiring Heinlein Plastik-Technik in an effort to expand its pharma division with closure systems, dosing systems, and application aids for pharmaceutical and medical products.
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ArticleTerminally sterilized plastic bottles aim to lower weight and carbon of glass
Cherwell is taking steps to help pharmaceutical companies meet their sustainability goals with terminally sterilized plastic bottles designed to replace glass alternatives, lower packaging weight, and reduce carbon emissions.
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ArticleRedesigned, recyclable plastic buckets implemented for ITW’s wet wipe range
ITW is transitioning its SCRUBS-IN-A-BUCKET wet wipe range into recyclable plastic packaging – distinguished from its previous, reusable iteration by a new design – in a bid to avoid single-use plastic taxes.
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ArticleExxonMobil and partners wrap foods in high-barrier, recyclable laminate
In a move intended to meet increasing demand for recyclable packaging, ExxonMobil has worked with Hosokawa Alpine, Henkel, Nordmeccanica Group, and Univel to produce a high-barrier, recyclable MDO-PE/PE laminate said to be suitable for a range of food products.
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ArticleValmet and Flootech to treat water for use in board, paper, and tissue
Valmet and Flootech have signed a partnership agreement in an effort to improve the environmental performance of the board, paper, and tissue industry by advancing their water treatment processes.
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ArticleBulk weigh-filling machine from WeighPack detects metal contaminants
WeighPack Systems has introduced the PrimoLinear T-25 Twin Lane Net Weigher, a bulk weigh-filling machine designed for accurate and efficient bulk filling into bags, boxes, and containers.
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ArticlePackaging machinery production reached record high in 2023, says VDMA
According to VDMA, ‘strong demand’ for packaging machines increased the production of food processing and packaging machinery by 5% in 2023, taking the production value to a record high of €16.5 billion.
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ArticleTube of the Year 2024 winners implement PCR, lightweight designs, and more
The ‘world’s smallest’ child-resistant tube from Hoffmann Neopac, Chanel and L’Occitane’s hand cream tubes with octagonal caps, and lightweight, recyclable closures from Albéa are among the winners of etma’s Tube of the Year 2024 Award.
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ArticleSliding packaging from Burgopak holds dtcpay’s global payment card
dtcpay’s global payment card will be housed in a sliding packaging system created in partnership with Burgopak and intended to facilitate a pleasant, easy unboxing process.
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ArticleMondi papers blend virgin and recycled fibres for functionality and recyclability
Two new containerboard paper grades from Mondi combine fresh and recycled fibres in a bid to balance environmental responsibility with strength, cost efficiency, and printability.
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ArticleA closer look at Diageo’s new paper-based bottle
At the end of May, Diageo announced plans to trial paper-based bottles for its iconic Baileys’ liqueur, which have been designed to be recycled in standard paper streams. In this interview with spokespeople from PA Consulting and Diageo, we learn more about the project, and discuss the controversy that often surrounds paper-based bottles – as well as what a commercial launch might actually look like.
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ArticleOctagonal kraft container with PET lid introduced by H-Pack for premium foods
In a reported ‘industry first’, H-Pack has developed standalone, premium containers made of kraft paper with accompanying PET lids, gearing them towards high-end hot and cold foods.
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ArticleConstantia Flexibles twist-wraps confectionary in repulpable, wax-free paper
Constantia Flexibles is targeting recyclability for confectionary packaging with EcoTwistPaper, a twist wrap paper solution free from wax or polymer elements.
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ArticleRobotics controller from ABB looks to boost speed and cut energy
ABB Robotics has launched OmniCore, an intelligent automation platform designed for gluing, laser cutting, and other precise processes. It claims to operate up to 25% faster with 20% less energy than the previous ABB controller.
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ArticleSuzano to buy 15% stake in Lenzing for €230 million
Suzano, the world’s largest market pulp producer, is set to purchase a 15% stake in Lenzing, a global producer of wood-based packaging materials, for €230 million