Rigid Packaging
New Research Project MIPLASCOE for Biodegradable and Compostable PBS Bottles
The project MIPLASCOE, framed within the call Innterconecta, seeks to recover the wastes generated in the orange juice sector productive activity through the extraction of different monomers by microbial fermentation and synthesis of biopolyesters. more
SABIC Introduces New Caps & Closure Material
SABIC is reinforcing its activities in the plastics caps and closures (C&C) market. At the Plastic Closures Innovations Conference in Berlin on May 22-24, the company is discussing its new Caps & Closures Industry segment. more
Making the Case for Plastics Packaging
Gary Buchalter, Innovations Director, RPC bpi protec, warns against demonising plastic packaging and writes about the potential benefits plastics packaging can have to cut food waste. more
Smurfit Kappa MB12 Food-Safe Carton Now Available for Primary Packaging
The food-safe MB12 packaging helps customers to eliminate mineral oil migration with a sustainable solution. more
Stora Enso Launches Biocomposites as a Renewable Replacement for Plastics
Stora Enso is launching its wood-based biocomposites, DuraSense™ by Stora Enso. This is another major step on the group’s journey to replacing fossil-based materials with renewable solutions. more
New Packaging Conquers the Coffee Industry
Since March of 2018, the organic ground coffee „COFFEE³“ has been on store shelves. The specialty of COFFEE³ is that the ground coffee is available in an InlineCan. more
Working towards a Sustainable Packaging Revolution
The global movement to highlight the enduring environmental and potential health impacts of plastics has kick-started wide-ranging programmes to reduce use and improve recyclability of single-use plastics more
New Near-Infrared Detectable Black Masterbatch
Specialist additive and masterbatch manufacturer Colour Tone has launched a new generation of competitively priced near-infrared (NIR) detectable masterbatches to satisfy brand owners ‘end of life’ recyclability concerns. more
New Smaller Lube Cube To Be Unveiled
Industry leader FUCHS Lubricants is to unveil a new smaller Lube Cube as the company continues to move away from plastic packaging. more
StackTeck Showcased Four Precision High-Technology Injection Molds
StackTeck Systems Ltd., a global manufacturer of multi-cavity, high-volume production molds for packaging, thin-wall packaging, closures, medical, and mold bases, will be showcasing four of its precision, high-tech molds more
RPC M&H Plastics manufactures eco-friendly, flat wine bottles for Garçon Wines
Garçon Wines has launched their wine bottle design, manufactured by award-winning RPC M&H Plastics in the UK. more
Co-injection Technology Finds New Market Traction Via Single Serve Capsules
A new report from industry consultants, AMI Consulting published in April 2018, is a comprehensive deep-dive analysis of the global High Barrier Rigid Plastic Packaging. more
Capsa Packaging Reinvents Cardboard Boxes
During the next edition of Hispack fair 2018, that will take place in Barcelona from the 8th to the 11th of May, Capsa will introduce its latest innovations in packaging, as well as its novelties for ecommerce. more
Design Thinking: Shifting to Value-Driven
Brands are faced with highly visible evidence that a ‘recyclable’ pack isn't always recycled. Significant efforts are being made to ensure that single-use packaging ends up in a recycling stream rather rather than in our seas – writes Tracy Sutton. more
Tetra Pak to Develop Paper Straws for its Portion-size Carton Packages
Tetra Pak aims to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as part of a broader programme to help address the issue of plastic straw waste. more
"The Half-Life Will Shorten": Packaging in the age of the Zero Moment of Truth
Creative director in the packaging design department of Y&R BCN, Julie Asschenfeldt talks to Tim Sykes about designing packaging as part of a wider communication with consumers in a world undergoing digital transformation more
The Hidden Power of Specifications
Packaging specifications: for some technologists it’s an administrative bane; for others there's a systematic pleasure in outputting the perfect piece of documentation. Richard Beckett of Oriflame makes the case for the value of a good spec. more
UK Business Pact to Tackle Plastic Pollution
42 businesses, including major food, drink and non-food brands, manufacturers and retailers right through to plastic reprocessors and packaging suppliers, sign up to a world-first pact. more
REINER Presents New Yellow Ink
Ernst REINER GmbH & Co KG, producer of mobile marking devices, expands its ink range by yellow ink. more
New Lightweight and Distinctive Bottle Design by Ardagh Group
How can the natural cider production process be emphasised using sustainable and distinctive on-shelf packaging? more
