All Protection articles – Page 4
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ArticleFortress Technology targets food safety with automated label inspection solution
Fortress Technology has announced plans to debut its Vyper Vision automated top and bottom label inspection solution at PPMA 2025, aiming to ensure compliance with retailer food safety and labelling requirements.
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ArticleRecyclable UCan Pack solution aims to reduce waste and shipping costs
E-commerce packaging supplier UCanPack has announced its 100% recycled corrugated shipping box line said to be “customizable, durable, and affordable”.
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ArticleWinners of the German Packaging Award 2025 announced
The German Packaging Institute (dvi) has announced the winners of the German Packaging Award 2025 across categories including functionality, design, sustainability and product presentation.
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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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ArticleArdagh Glass Packaging reveals new lightweight wine bottle
Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe (AGP Europe) has launched a new 300g lightweight glass wine bottle, seeking to combine ‘ultra-lightweight design’ with high strength and premium shelf appeal.
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ArticleRecyclable and tamper-evident sports beverage closures showcased by Aptar
Aptar Closures is unveiling three tamper-evident and recyclable closures for sports beverages – setting its sights on lightweighted bottles, improved security, and an enhanced drinking experience.
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ArticleExxonMobil and Inplac seek improved performance for heavy duty sacks
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers has collaborated with Inplac to develop stronger heavy duty sacks without increasing film thickness, especially for 50kg bags used in demanding markets like agriculture and construction.
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ArticleCardboard trays from DS Smith Tecnicarton to transport automotive parts
DS Smith Tecnicarton has designed single-use corrugated cardboard trays to replace expanded polypropylene alternatives when transporting automotive products such as headlights.
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ArticleWalmart’s steel water bottles recalled after ejected lids cause vision loss
Walmart has recalled approximately 850,000 of its stainless steel water bottles after their lids were found to forcefully eject when opened, causing ‘serious impact and laceration hazards’, including vision loss.
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ArticleALDI packages grape juice in SIG’s alu-free aseptic carton packs
SIG has launched its first 1-litre aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra alu-free and full barrier packaging material, utilized by ALDI for its Rio d’oro grape juice in parts of Germany.
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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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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast reveals ‘lightest-in-class’ MAP tray
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has announced the launch of kp Elite Nova, a modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) tray said to be the lightest in its class and made with up to 100% recycled PET.
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ArticleResealable mono-PET tray ReKeepEat preserves freshness for longer shelf life
Consisting of a mono-PET tray and resealable lid, Grupo Lantero’s ReKeepEat solution is designed to keep foods fresh for longer and simplify recyclability.
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ArticleSorting facility fires reignite demands for battery deposit and safety laws
Two separate fires at Hündgen Entsorgungs’ Swisttal-Ollheim waste sorting facility have reinforced calls for a deposit system for lithium-ion batteries and legislative reform to make battery disposal safer.
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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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ArticleMcKinsey suggests younger generations are driving sustainable packaging demand
New research released by McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) reveals that younger generations - particularly Gen Z and millennials – reported the most willingness to pay more for sustainable packaging, while food safety and shelf life remained the most influential factors in consumers’ purchasing decisions.
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ArticleRKW introduces MDO-PE films with EVHO barrier
RKW Group has introduced PE films with an integrated EVOH barrier into its RKW Horizon range, based on MDO technology and said to offer ‘a recyclable, sustainable solution’ when combined with RKW’s ProTec sealing films.
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ArticleBurgopak partners with Winnove MED for dental retainer packaging
Burgopak has teamed up with orthodontic manufacturer Winnove MED to develop new product packaging for the company’s re-brand, designed to convey its ‘premium nature’, provide protection during postage and be easy to fulfil.
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ArticleBiOrigin Specialty Products reveals oil and grease resistant paper
North American company BiOrigin Specialty Products (BSP) has launched a ‘100% food-safe’ oil and grease resistant (OGR) paper, designed to block oil and grease from leaking through food service wrappers and bags.
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ArticleSpotlighting five steps forward for sustainable packaging in 2025
In the spirit of our #30WildPackagingWins campaign, which counts down the days until the Sustainable Packaging Summit, we shine a spotlight on five packaging innovations that have resonated most strongly with our readership in 2025.