Rigid Packaging
Project Helps Prevent Food Waste at Home
RPC Superfos has contributed to the development of a new multifunctional plastic storage box which ensures a more even distribution of the microwave heat. Read more
AROL launches self-adapting closure Uni Chuck
To better satisfy the increasing demand for more efficient bottling lines, AROL, a leading producer of closure systems, has developed a new solution designed to optimise work times and performance of capping machines: the UNI CHUCK. Read more
Adhesives Snapshot
Is your adhesive circular? Is it vegan? Does it add value? Minuscule in relative volume terms but crucial in ensuring the viability of a package, adhesives are often a central consideration in the key challenges that packaging is asked to solve. Read more
Balancing functionality and sustainability
Prior to the webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Bostik on Thursday, June 27th at 11 am CET, Elisabeth Skoda discusses food packaging trends and sustainability issues with speakers Wladimir Moraes and Jean-François Le Cam. Read more
Klöckner Pentaplast Cooperation with Petcore Europe to Prove Tray to Tray Recycling
Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) recently ran a successful pilot as part of a Working Group with Petcore Europe to demonstrate that recycling post-consumer pots, tubs and trays made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) can be used for food packaging. Read more
Packaging made from Circular Polymers and Tall Oil
Walki offers cardboard-based laminate constructions for washing powders and other hygroscopic products which offer sustainability benefits and at the same time providing optimum product protection and allowing perfect processing. Read more
Neopac Develops Polyfoil® Dropper Tube Solution
Hoffmann Neopac has partnered with Streuli Pharma AG to launch a dropper tube for direct, precision administering of Vitamin D. Read more
PepsiCo's Sustainability Paths
Ahead of his keynote at the Global Packaged Summit, PepsiCo VP Chris Daly spoke to Tim Sykes about the environmental challenges for packaged goods and the need to follow a multi-dimensional, long-term roadmap to meet them. Read more
Schoeller Allibert Presents New Generation of Reusable, Recyclable Big Boxes
Strong, light and versatile, the new Agriplus® big box delivers savings throughout the fresh produce supply chain, Schoeller Allibert claims. Read more
Breakthrough on black plastics could help cut landfill waste
A Welsh plastic colourant firm has developed technology which could save thousands of tonnes of waste from being sent to landfill. Read more
Luxus Gains Eucertplast Accreditation for Good Practice
Technical knowledge based plastics compounder and recycler Luxus has received accreditation from EuCertPlast www.eucertplast.eu, the European wide scheme that provides a common standard for post-consumer plastics recycling. Read more
Striking a Balance Between Recyclability, Lightweighting, Food Safety and Shelf Life
The fourth edition of MeetingPack in Valencia, organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA, was a meeting point for more than 350 professionals of the food barrier packaging industry. Read more
Webinar: Exploring food tray market trends and solutions with Bostik
Register now to join us for a live free webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Bostik on 27th June at 11:00 CEST. Read more
Rigid plastics - an overview
What began as a legitimate concern about the amount of plastic we use (and throw away) has quickly evolved into what some would call a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction. Read more
Pretium introduces new approach to bottle design via new innovation center
Pretium Packaging is introducing a new innovation approach for private label and independent brand companies at its new Pretium Innovation Center in Aurora, Illinois. Read more
Are you using the right barcode?
In anticipation of the upcoming webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and Markem-Imaje, Tim Sykes discovers why now is the time to discuss GS1-128 barcodes with Derek Dorsey, manager of strategic accounts. Read more
Below the Surface
A strong magnifying lens has been focused on the sustainability of materials, plastics generally being placed at the epicentre of debate and blame. But what about aluminium? Read more
Cepac unveils its new e-commerce range
Cepac, a UK provider of corrugated packaging, has unveiled a new range of adaptable packaging solutions for the ecommerce market. Read more
Packaging Connections 24/05/2019
Packaging Connections is back! This week we’ll be looking at finding the right bar code in the digital era in a webinar with Markem-Imaje, explore a new pack that can measure the ripeness of fruit and learn about new fiber-based ready meal trays. Read more
Glossop Cartons Addresses Industry Skills Shortage
A manufacturer of carton board packaging products is addressing the sector’s skills shortage with a series of educational partnerships designed to encourage more young people into the industry. Read more
