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ArticleRecyclable paperboard MAP tray for fresh meat revealed by Graphic Packaging
Graphic Packaging International’s PaperSeal Pressed modified atmosphere paperboard tray claims to reduce plastic content by around 85% compared to conventional alternatives and facilitate end-of-life recyclability.
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ArticleMondi launches Ad/Vantage kraft paper for industrial and consumer packaging
Mondi has launched its Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible kraft paper, designed for industrial and consumer packaging applications and aiming to enable reliable protection and efficient converting while ensuring ‘excellent’ printing and coating performance.
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ArticleHenkel launches hot melt adhesive for PET bottle labelling
Henkel has unveiled its new hot melt adhesive, Technomelt EM 335 RE, aiming to address the challenges of conventional hot melt adhesives and enable clean separation for labels on PET bottles.
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ArticleTransparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
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ArticleNobelus reveals wet film range for flexible packaging
Finishing solutions supplier Nobelus has released a line of premium wet films for flexible packaging with no adhesive layer, said to be compatible with solventless and solvent-based adhesives applied on flexographic presses or wet laminating systems.
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ArticleStickers on Makro’s fresh produce suggest recipes for ripening produce
Makro and VML have applied stickers to fresh produce with visual indicators of the product’s ripeness and serving suggestions for each stage – a move intended to tackle unnecessary food waste.
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ArticleRuizhi Machinery targets productivity and efficiency with bread paper bag machine
Ruizhi Machinery has unveiled its bread paper bag machine, said to achieve cutting speeds of up to 130 bags per minute and aiming to meet the production requirements of small to medium-sized bakeries and bread suppliers.
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ArticleCCL Label introduces adhesive solution for glass recycling
CCL Label has revealed its EcoShear label optimized for one-way glass recycling, said to reduce label contamination to 2% and reduce landfill glass waste to 1.5kg per tonne.
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ArticleWhat to expect at the Sustainable Packaging Summit 2025
This year’s Sustainable Packaging Summit (SPS) will be taking place at Jaarbeurs Event & Exhibition Centre in Utrecht on the 10th-12th November, with an extra day of content, more networking opportunities and an exclusive block party in the exhibition hall. The event is due to host over 700 delegates, 100+ speakers and more than 55 exhibitors.
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ArticleRavenwood launches ‘entry-level’ linerless applicator for bottle labelling
Ravenwood Packaging has unveiled its Nobac 40B Bottle Labeller, described as a ‘entry-level’ airless, linerless applicator for labels up to 200mm long and 40mm wide on a variety of bottle sizes.
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ArticleX-Rite and Esko aim to minimize waste with AI colour matching for digital packaging
X-Rite has collaborated with Esko to include its eXact 2 handheld spectrophotometer in Esko’s Print Clone software, an AI-powered solution seeking to simplify and accelerate colour matching in digital production environments.
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ArticleA glimpse into the label industry's future at FINAT's European Label Forum
AI and environmental sustainability dominated the discussion at the annual European Label Forum. On behalf of FINAT, James Quirk reports.
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ArticleToscotec and Essity partner on geothermal steam powered tissue machine
Toscotec and Essity have announced the completion of the ‘world’s first’ tissue machine running solely on geothermal steam at their Kawerau site in New Zealand, seeking to enable the tissue industry’s transition from fossil-based to renewable energy.
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ArticleBoston Industrial Solutions introduces ‘world’s first’ acrylic adhesion promoter for latex based inks
Adhesive and industrial printing company Boston Industrial Solutions has introduced what it claims is ‘the world’s first’ adhesion promoter to help latex-based inks bond effectively with acrylic and metals, aiming to tackle the issue of latex ink adhesion to acrylic surfaces in the signage industry.
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ArticleAnnouncing the finalists of Packaging Europe’s Sustainability Awards 2025!
After another year of top-tier entries across the board, the first round of judging has come to a close – now the international, expert jury of the world’s most prestigious sustainable packaging competition reveals the finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2025!
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ArticleDomino launches printer and laser coders for life sciences industry
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced its K300 piezo inkjet printer and Dx-Series range of CO2 laser coders, aimed at providing life sciences manufacturers with end-to-end solutions for advanced variable data printing, including 2D codes at the individual dose and item level.
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Article‘Too similar’ Nintendo Switch boxes spark heated debate over console’s success
After the box for Nintendo’s new Switch 2 was revealed, consumers have fiercely debated whether its similarities with a previous model’s packaging, or its ‘boring’ design, could jeopardize the console’s commercial success.
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ArticleFDA proposes front-of-pack labelling to tackle US obesity crisis
Attempting to tackle an obesity crisis in the US, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed front-of-pack labelling for packaged foods detailing saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
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ArticleRecyclable, mono-PP blister concept for nutraceuticals revealed by SÜDPACK
SÜDPACK Medica has unveiled a mono-polypropylene blister solution for dietary supplement packaging, intending to align with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recyclability requirements while maintaining contact safety and product performance.
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Article‘Plastic-free’ paper tags designed for recyclability, and biodegradability
Made from FSC-certified paper, Sev-Rend’s High-Strength Paper Wine Glass Tags claim to be plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable while maintaining their integrity and facilitating traceability.