All Coronavirus articles
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ArticleWhat can we learn from ‘Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future’?
Julia L Freer Goldstein and Paul Foulkes-Arellano have granted Packaging Europe early access to their new book, Materials & Sustainability: Building A Circular Future. In this article, we discuss just some of its many points of interest, from the ancient origins of certain packaging materials to up-and-coming solutions to the plastic waste crisis.
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ArticleAptar Pharma and TFF Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray for dry powder vaccines aim to reduce syringe waste and benefit human health
Aptar Pharma has combined its intranasal Unidose Powder Nasal Spray System with TFF Pharmaceuticals’ Thin Film Freezing technology platform to develop and test the administration of dry powder vaccines.
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ArticlePolymers for Europe Alliance objects to additional ‘energy surcharges’ in supply agreements with plastics manufacturers and converters
The Polymers for Europe Alliance has highlighted ‘energy surcharges’ as a prevalent issue faced by manufacturers and converters in the plastics industry and is calling for their removal from suppliers’ industrial negotiations.
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ArticleHow e-commerce packaging adapted during the pandemic
Ross Woodburn, managing director at BUBL Packaging explores how manufacturers that adapted faster by using core skills and exploiting knowledge of specific sectors created opportunities for growth during the pandemic.
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ArticleValue chain collaboration delivers bioprocessing bags to support global vaccine distribution
A value chain partnership has developed sterile bioprocessing bags for applications including sensitive cell cultures manufactured by Sartorius using Südpack polymer films made from Dow resins, with the aim of supporting the global supply of vaccines such as those used for COVID-19.
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ArticleColpac introduces single portion platters to cater for changes in the shared buffet market
Colpac has expanded its Platters range to incorporate two new, smaller individual sized options in a bid to meet demand from the meetings and events sector for more hygienic alternatives to the shared buffet experience.
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Article2022 cold chain predictions: Creating a new normal
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the packaging value chain has played a vital role in distributing vaccines securely and efficiently. Adam Tetz takes a look at what 2022 might hold for the industry’s efforts in this field.
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ArticleThe Week in Brief: 25th-29th October
This week, we heard from Absolut on its ambitions to create a fully bio-based bottle, and took a critical look at the French Government’s new plastic packaging ban.
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ArticleAn expert view on raw material shortages and price rises in the plastics industry
The president of EuPC discusses the issues that the industry has been facing in the past months and outlines the current situation.
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ArticleMapping emerging trends in the beverage industry
Changing consumer habits during the pandemic have led to a plethora of new behavioural trends, which equate to a host of opportunities for brands hoping to capture new market share in the beverage sector.
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ArticleCould the birth of the ‘fusion shopper’ change retail forever?
New research from DS Smith claims to have identified the birth of the “fusion shopper” – with many consumers now blending their time across bricks and mortar, online, and click & collect.
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ArticleHow has the EU paper industry performed during the COVID crisis?
The COVID crisis has accelerated both negative and positive existing trends in paper-based packaging, according to a new report from Cepi.
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ArticleLAGEENTUBES introduces antimicrobial tubes
The full range of LAGEENTUBES tubes, caps and decoration options are now available with antimicrobial properties.
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ArticleMondi expands plastic-free e-commerce packaging range
Mondi is expanding its paper-based MailerBAG range with the aim of replacing plastic packaging in e-commerce with a recyclable solution made of responsibly sourced, renewable materials.
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ArticleReusable packaging in the COVID age
Are concerns about the transmission of COVID via reusable packaging justified – or have the risks been overstated? We spoke with John Hocevar, Oceans Campaign Director at Greenpeace USA, to find out.
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ArticleKFC reveals refreshed packaging design
Joining other fast-food restaurants that are giving their packaging a visual redesign, KFC's new “sleek, clean and modernized packaging” will show up in restaurants early this summer.
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ArticleProtega reveals dispenser for paper-based alternative to bubble wrap
The dramatic increase in e-commerce business as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired the launch of a new paper-based packing system from Protega Global Ltd.
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ArticleA look at future trends in the flexible packaging industry
From COVID-19 to sustainability, two experts from ExxonMobil - Francois Chambon, global strategic marketing manager for polyethylene and Etienne Lernoux, senior technologist - look into what the future holds for the flexible packaging market.
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ArticleE-commerce companies urged to reduce parcel volumes to limit impact of courier driver shortages on online deliveries
Research recently released by market intelligence agency Mintel shows that the COVID-19-inspired rise in online shopping has driven a boom in demand for courier and delivery services.
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ArticleHow will packaging change with ‘the return to normality’?
Seth Hicks, managing director at Westpak Group, looks at the inevitable changes in consumer behaviour during the coronavirus pandemic and how this has affected the food packaging industry.