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ArticleCheckpoint Systems reveals integrated RFID solution for retail checkouts
Checkpoint Systems has announced SFERO RFID Checkout, the ‘first’ Electronic Article Surveillance antenna (EAS) integrated into the checkout lane and designed primarily for grocery and CPG retailers.
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ArticleRobatech launches Sirius pattern control for cold glue and hot melt applications
Robatech has introduced its Sirius pattern control solution for cold glue and hot melt applications, said to deliver ‘maximum flexibility and efficiency’ and featuring integrated pattern monitoring.
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ArticleHydropac’s water-based ice packs set to save CO2, energy and material waste
Hydropac has updated its HydroFreeze range of water-based ice packs, with the new additions expected to help customers save energy, reduce waste, and use fewer packs for quicker conditioning operations.
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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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ArticleMajor retailer embraces circular logistics with Returnity’s reusable box
A major retail chain has adopted The Last Box, Returnity’s reusable packaging box solution, in a move hoped to streamline backroom operations and cut down on single-use waste.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: PPWR and more – how to stay on track with data
Having your data in order is the foundation of ensuring compliance with EPR, PPWR and other packaging regulations. Vivian Loftin, co-founder at Recyda, discusses the importance of data, requirements, data gaps, challenges, common misunderstandings and solutions with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleSmaller footprint, bigger impact: A new era for beverages
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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From our sponsorsSaving space, time, and energy with Robatech’s Alpha adhesive melters
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, Robatech’s product manager Small Units & Hot Melt Jetting Heads, André Laubacher, runs us through the ways its new Alpha adhesive melter series targets efficiency, flexibility, and lower energy consumption.
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From our sponsorsAutomate your banding operations with ATS-Tanner's US-2500 machines
Mizuki Yuasa, head of R&D at ATS-Tanner, dives into the US-2500 banding machine line – designed for speed, simplicity, flexibility, energy efficiency, and even recycled substrate use – in this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series.
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ArticleItalian Coca-Cola bottler uses Sidel machines in fully aseptic PET line
The Coca-Cola Company’s Sicily-based bottler, Sibeg, will install a complete aseptic PET line with the help of Sidel – enabling the company to package sensitive products in-house while reducing plastic and energy consumption.
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ArticleRanpak debuts ‘smallest’ void fill machine for limited production space
Ranpak is launching FillPak Mini – a compact, automated void fill machine for customers with a small production floor. It is designed for simplicity, versatility, and optimal output.
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ArticleFrigel to present new temperature control and cooling solutions at K 2025
Frigel has announced it is due to present its new DYNAMICO temperature control technology and HVM modular chiller system at K 2025, designed to reduce energy costs and provide operational flexibility.
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ArticleDS Smith helps ship salads and herbs in fibre-based, easy-access boxes
DS Smith has worked with Famifarm Oy to develop recyclable, fibre-based transport boxes, set to ship salads and herbs to stores across Finland and facilitate easy unpacking.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: BOTTLESS’ refillable airless packaging system
BOTTLESS is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its refillable Airless Pak, said to reduce plastic use by 90% and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category. We spoke to CEO and founder Chiwon Yi to find out more about this innovation.
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ArticleInverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
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ArticleAmcor upfronts child resistance, recyclability, PCR, and more with new closure
Amcor’s new polypropylene closure for household products seeks to combine child resistance and shelf appeal with sustainability-minded features like weight reduction, recyclability, and optional post-consumer content.
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ArticleThe Rapid Interview with Maxim
In this instalment of our Rapid Interview series, Tom Wielicki – global vice president, Innovation, Sustainability at Maxim Label & Packaging – runs us through the company’s data-driven approach to digital and intelligent packaging, ranging from RFID to Digital Product Passport solutions.
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ArticleTriangular can set to optimize barrel space when disposing of chemicals
Greif’s triangular ModCan is designed to more than double space optimization inside a barrel or drum, intended for use in disposing of hazardous chemicals from laboratories.
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ArticleFedrigoni and Palantir partner to improve stock optimization through AI
Palantir Technologies has announced a multi-year partnership with Fedrigoni, aiming to accelerate Fedrigoni’s stock optimization and demand forecasting through Palantir’s AI solutions.
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ArticleBain & Company report predicts 30% increase in sustainable luxury packaging solutions
Bain & Company has published a new report on luxury packaging in collaboration with Fedrigoni Group, projecting that within the next three years, more than 30% of all luxury packaging sales are expected to use sustainable solutions.