All Smart Packaging articles
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ArticlePolytag and DDRS Alliance unite to drive Digital DRS as UK scheme delayed
Polytag and the not-for-profit company DDRS Alliance have joined forces to develop and adopt a Digital DRS, or deposit return scheme, as further delays push the launch date for a UK-based DRS back to 2028.
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ArticleAvery Dennison and Controlant provide end-to-end visibility with IoT device
Avery Dennison is partnering with Controlant, a digital platform provider for pharma supply chains, to drive real-time, end-to-end visibility and support sustainability initiatives in the pharma industry.
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ArticleMarkem-Imaje develops portable direct coding solution for challenging applications
Markem-Imaje’s new Marking Trigger Device is intended to enable portable, flexible, and direct coding and marking for difficult-to-reach or unusually shaped objects on a production line.
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ArticleMoy Park packs poultry in Klöckner Pentaplast’s rPET modified atmosphere tray
Moy Park has added Klöckner Pentaplast’s kp Elite, a modified atmosphere packaging tray made entirely of rPET, to its packaging range – aiming to reduce its plastic consumption by 50 tonnes and transition completely into mono-material solutions.
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PodcastReuse Part 1: Bringing reuse and refill to mainstream retail
When it comes to the retail sector, what action is needed to scale up reuse and refill? Victoria Hattersley speaks with circular economy consultant Chris Baker.
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ArticleViamedici and Sustain360 partner on digital product passports to meet European Commission’s environmental standards
Viamedici and Sustain360 have teamed up to create digital product passports (DPPs), to meet the requirements of the European Commission’s Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The passports will detail a product’s sustainability, environmental impact, and recyclability, utilizing Web 3.0 technologies including GenAi, Blockchain, and Graph databases. The ...
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ArticleReelables launches active Bluetooth shipping label for supply chain traceability
Reelables has announced the launch of its new active Bluetooth 4”x 8” shipping label, apparently enabling logistics providers, cargo forwarders, manufacturers, and retailers to trace cargo through the supply chain without extra software integration.
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ArticleHow can labels and the printed decorative packaging industry meet the PPWD’s ambitions?
As Europe goes about introducing new packaging and packaging waste rules, where do label and printed decorative packaging manufacturers’ responsibilities lie? Gabriel Magdaleno, foreign sales director at Masterpress, explains how digital watermarking, choosing the optimal material for each label application, improving consumer awareness and participation in sustainability schemes, and more can help the EU reach its goals.
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ArticleBranston brings product information to smartphone screens with QR technology
Pickle, sauce and beans brand Branston plans to connect its consumers to recipes, allergens, sustainability information, and more using the Orca Scan GS1 Digital Link QR solution, scannable on supermarket shelves with a smartphone.
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PodcastNavigating the connected packaging landscape with Güneri Tugcu and Jenny Stanley
Güneri Tugcu, senior partner manager, Transparency at Amazon, and Jenny Stanley, managing director at Appetite Creative, sit down with Packaging Europe to discuss the connected packaging industry – its continual evolution, current roadblocks, how it might move forward, and who is responsible for driving change.
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ArticleMoisture-adsorbent active flexible unveiled for medical applications
Aptar CSP Technologies and ProAmpac have combined their respective active material science solution and flexible blown film technology to create a patent-pending, moisture-adsorbing flexible packaging solution – a move expected to protect sensitive medical products and enhance their performance.
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ArticleConsumer Protection: How could utilising technology help brands protect consumers?
Consumer protection in packaging can range from the physical packaging to the technology used in labelling, affecting consumers of industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverages. At the start of 2022, Markem-Imaje highlighted the challenges of counterfeiting, particularly around the holiday period. The article pointed out the ...
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ArticleOn-pack AQR codes unlock audible cooking instructions for Unilever noodles
In a new partnership with Be My Eyes, Unilever is expanding its use of Zappar’s Accessible QR (AQR) technology to provide AI-powered virtual assistance for blind and visually impaired consumers via a free app.
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ArticleSmart shipping label connects to 5G network to track real-time supply chain data
Reelables has launched a printable 5G label solution designed to connect to a cellular network, generate accurate product data, and track products across their supply chains to prevent fraud, theft, and items going missing in transit.
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ArticleAquinos Group targets traceability for one million mattresses by 2027 using atma.io cloud
Avery Dennison and TripleR have teamed up with Aquinos Group to tag its bedding materials via the atma.io connected product cloud, ensuring their digital identifiability and management in a bid to align with EU Digital Product Passport rules.
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ArticleNew smart labelling entity emphasizes secure, transparent, sustainable supply chains
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has launched INTEGRITAG, an entity implementing secure and intelligent features into digital printing solutions to enhance protection, transparency, efficiency, and sustainability across supply chains.
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ArticleA remedy for the epidemic of medical device fraud
Counterfeit products in the pharmaceutical industry can have serious consequences for customers and consumers alike – so what can be done to nip them in the bud? David DeJean, vice president of global strategic accounts at Systech, explains how regulation, serialization, traceability, and developing technologies can help.
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ArticleWorld Braille Day: The importance of accessibility in pharmaceutical packaging
To celebrate World Braille Day, Steven Brownett-Gale, marketing lead at Origin, runs us through the steps the pharmaceutical packaging is taking towards inclusivity for visually impaired consumers, from tactile design to smart packaging features.
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ArticleSecurikett designs tamper-proof seal made of paper
Securikett has unveiled a new security seal made of paper, designed to protect cardboard packaging against a range of tampering methods while contributing to a circular economy.
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ArticleUnleashing the future in pet food packaging trends
Manufacturers and designers are shaking up standard packaging conventions on all fronts, but what does this look like for pet food packaging? Howard Wright, Executive Creative and Strategic Director EMEA & Canada at Equator Design, directs us towards the trends we should keep an eye on when feeding our furry friends.