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ArticleReport upfronts AI as key tool in packaging design, sorting and traceability
A report from The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action asserts that artificial intelligence can help companies generate and optimize packaging design, sort waste effectively, and trace materials throughout the supply chain.
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ArticleRowse Honey undergoes ‘modern’ and ‘natural’ label redesign with Coveris
Coveris has helped Rowse Honey update its premium Manuka Honey range with uncoated substrates, brightly-coloured hot foils, and radio frequency security – all in pursuit of a modern visual identity and premium shelf presence.
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ArticleStora Enso introduces folding boxboard with ‘premium’ visual impact
Stora Enso has unveiled its Performa Lumi GC1 folding boxboard (FBB), designed to deliver ‘premium visual impact and efficient material use’ for everyday beauty, personal care and healthcare packaging.
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ArticleCold-form blister technology downsizes cavities by up to 39%
ACG Packaging Materials has revealed SuperPod, its cold-form blister technology believed to downsize blister cavities by up to 39% and use less material per pack.
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ArticleSappi expands packaging paper range with heat-sealable solutions
Sappi has announced the addition of heat-sealable packaging papers to its portfolio, designed for converters, printers, and brand owners looking for fibre-based alternatives to plastic.
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ArticleIconic Packs: Coca-Cola’s glass bottle
What makes Coca-Cola’s glass bottle design so instantly recognisable? How did the design come about, and why has it done so well? We explore all these questions and more in the first of our Iconic Packs series, focusing on the history of significant packaging designs and why they’ve been so successful.
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ArticleStreamlined Gü packaging design aims to catch the eye and restore brand DNA
Gü’s dessert packaging has undergone a global redesign, spearheaded by strategy and branding agency Derek&Eric, to improve consumer navigation and shelf appeal.
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ArticleHeinz simplifies dipping on-the-go with built-in ketchup compartment
The Kraft Heinz Company has developed a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment, designed for on-the-go consumption.
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ArticleFirst 13 partners chosen for L’Oréal’s €100 million sustainable innovation programme
L’Oréal has announced the initial 13 startups and SME’s due to take part in its L’AcceleratOR programme, endowed with €100 million over five years and run in partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), aiming to help develop scalable solutions to solve climate, nature and circularity challenges.
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ArticleNew envelope for Emerge bank card sets sights on tactile unboxing process
Burgopak and Placard have joined forces to design a new envelope for Emerge’s bank card, aspiring to overcome ‘unboxing apathy’ by creating an engaging opening experience.
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ArticleMake Waves upfronts recycled plastic in antiperspirant and deodorant refills
Make Waves offers a refillable format for antiperspirant and deodorant products – emphasizing that the refills are manufactured onshore, contain recycled plastic, and are recyclable at end-of-life.
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ArticleSchreiner Group unveils new flexo and digital printing machine
Schreiner Group has revealed its FlexoHybrid 1.200 dpi printing machine at its headquarters in Oberschleissheim, Germany, which combines flexographic and digital printing capabilities in one system.
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ArticleOrganic spices packaged in recyclable pouches made from agricultural waste
One.Five is helping Foodie & Friends package its organic spices in recyclable barrier packaging made from agricultural residues – a move set to generate 30% less CO2 than petroleum-based polypropylene films.
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ArticleSeven in ten visually impaired consumers struggle to read food labels
83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while only 22% believe that accessibility currently factors into packaging design at all – and 78% believe more could be done.
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ArticleDHL circulates DimaMax’s smaller parcel boxes in Berlin
DimaPax had developed new DHL Small Parcels in a move set to improve durability and unlock environmental benefits.
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ArticleSun Chemical expands nitro-cellulose alternative ink portfolio for flexible packaging
Sun Chemical has announced the expansion of its nitrocellulose-alternative inks portfolio for flexible packaging applications, designed to support converters, retailers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The inks aim to address the challenges of solvent-based inks and coatings containing nitrocellulose while being fully compatible with recycling processes, in line with RecyClass and CEFLEX design guidelines.
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ArticleDo consumers demand too much?
The success or failure of a sustainability-minded packaging design can ultimately hinge on consumer participation, but do they hold impossible expectations? In this edition of the Brief, we delve into the most controversial packaging alterations in recent years, consider why consumers responded so poorly, and ask the important question: is the demand for convenience holding us back?
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ArticleDove highlights Bridgerton season premiere with limited-edition packaging
Dove is marking this month’s premiere of the Netflix and Shondaland show Bridgerton’s fourth season with bespoke packaging for a limited-edition beauty lineup.
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ArticleLimited-edition Chick-fil-A cups offer chance to win one year of meals
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A is rolling out limited-edition retro packaging – and offering consumers the chance to win a year’s worth of free meals if they purchase one of 3,000 golden cups.
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ArticlePlain packaging could discourage teenagers from buying vapes, say researchers
Research led by University College London and King’s College London suggests that selling vape pods in plain packaging could dissuade young people from buying them – but the same cannot be said for adult consumers.