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ArticleIndustry rallies behind simplified environmental certification process
The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE), and the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) are among the signatories calling for a “simplified procedure” to be introduced under the EU’s Green Claims Directive – streamlining the verification process for claims that are based on recognized methodologies or do not require a full life cycle assessment.
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ArticleValTara combines flat flow wrapping and upright bagging into one machine
ValTara has unveiled its Breezy Wrapper, which combines the horizontal flow wrapping and vertical bagging of trays and containers into one machine and automatically adjusts films to the product’s length.
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ArticleALPLA claims to halve carbon emissions with lightweight PET wine bottle
ALPLA’s recyclable wine bottle made from PET claims to weigh approximately an eighth of a glass bottle, halve its carbon footprint by 50%, and achieve price savings of up to 30%.
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ArticleThe Brief: How bad is ‘greenwashing’ in fast fashion packaging?
Fast fashion often comes under fire for promoting the overconsumption of clothing, but where does its packaging come in? What are big brands doing to overcome packaging waste, how reliable are their claims, and what can we expect in the future? We cover it all in this edition of The Brief.
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ArticleSuzano’s rumoured acquisition plans for International Paper could threaten DS Smith deal
According to Reuters, Suzano has expressed its interest in an all-cash acquisition of International Paper worth almost $15 billion – a move that could disrupt Internation Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith.
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ArticleColgate-Palmolive doubts recyclability, reusability, or compostability for flexibles by 2025
Colgate-Palmolive cautions that it could miss its target to achieve recyclability, reusability, and compostability across its packaging range by 2025, citing “industry-wide challenges” related to flexible packaging.
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ArticleSchubert-Pharma cartons pharmaceutical vials with table-top packaging machine
At ACHEMA 2024, Schubert-Pharma will exhibit its ‘user-friendly’, top-loading packaging vial machine with a table-top design, set to help manufacturers in the pharmaceutical sector surpass their line clearance requirements.
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ArticleBringing Brand Color and Artwork to Life Across a Global Packaging Supply Chain
Transition from Subjective to Objective Color Communication
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ArticleUkraine – from the front to the competition
Packaging has played a significant role in Ukraine’s resistance against invading Russian forces. Veronika Khalaydzhi, PhD, president of the Club Packagers of Ukraine, runs us through the contributions of two Ukrainian Packing Star 2024 winners – a polymer resource pouch and tin label design for military foods.
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ArticleAmcor Capsules adopts over 90% recycled tin into its premium tin capsules for wine and spirits
Amcor Capsules has announced that its tin capsules and sparkling foils now contain more than 90% recycled tin.
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ArticleEuropean countries make up 7 of top 10 plastic waste exporters, according to report
Seven of the top ten countries that export and import the most plastic waste annually are European, according to a new report from CleanHub.
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Articletheurer.com uplifts AI optimization and scheduling board for roll labels
theurer.com will display its C3 ERP/MIS software for printing and packaging companies at drupa 2024, underlining its new AI functionality and scheduling board capabilities as solutions for roll label manufacturers in particular.
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Articlehubergroup shares insights on food, printed, and recyclable packaging inks
At drupa 2024, hubergroup Germany will present its water-based and food-contact packaging inks on three stands; and deliver four presentations regarding flexible, food, and recyclable packaging solutions, as well as digital colour communication.
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ArticleOrigin and IMDvista pursue PET cap and closure manufacturing system
Origin Materials and IMDvista have formed a strategic partnership with their sights set on the ‘world’s first’ commercial-scale PET cap and closure manufacturing system, aiming to unlock design-for-recycling for bottles.
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ArticleRed Sea shipping disruptions increasing flexible packaging prices, says FPE
Flexible Packaging Europe has attributed the rising prices of European flexible packaging materials in Q1 2024 to shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, driven by ‘escalating tensions’ in the Middle East.
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ArticleE-commerce disc top from Aptar Closures seeks product protection in transit
Aptar Closures has designed its recyclable, single-component E-Disc Top closure for e-commerce applications in the beauty, personal care, and home care sectors, intending to prevent damage to products during transportation.
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ArticleGS1 combats misleading allergen labelling with next-generation barcodes
Research from GS1 warns that mislabelled or unclear food packaging has caused 56% of consumers with food allergies to suffer from an allergic reaction, with the company uplifting next-generation barcodes as an instantly-updatable resolution.
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ArticleSustainable Innovation Report 2024: Current trends and future priorities
Packaging Europe’s industry-leading Sustainable Innovation Report is back for another year – and this time there’s more insights than ever before. The report digs into the most important packaging innovations and solutions of the past year, as reflected in the submissions to our 2023 Sustainability Awards.
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ArticleThe story behind Maggi’s new plastic-reducing noodle packaging
Earlier this year, Nestlé’s Maggi brand launched a new packaging format designed to cut down on plastic pollution. The noodles can now be prepared at home in a mug, as opposed to being prepared in the packaging itself. To learn more, we spoke with the team at Nestlé Australia.
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ArticleTechnologies for the future
Germany-based Fraunhofer Gesellschaft is an applied research organization that sets out to act as a driving force for the transformation towards a resilient and sustainable food and packaging industry, with a focus on three main strategic topics: health & wellbeing, bioeconomy & circular economy and safety & resilience. They recently released their annual report. We take a closer look at their work in the packaging field.