Elopak has announced the upcoming roll out of its tethered cap solution – the Pure-TwistFlip. Announced last year, the tethered cap is one of the latest innovations launched by Elopak. The Pure-TwistFlip has been designed so that the closure remains attached to the carton throughout its entire lifecycle, thereby reducing the risk of it …
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Herma has announced an adhesive material, named Hermatherm nature for thermal printer labels which is fully approved for food contact and thought to be the first of its kind worldwide. Hermatherm nature (grade 900) is guaranteed to be completely free from chemical developers- the substances generally used to create an imprint. Labels made …
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Amcor was recently recognised with a Gold Innovation Award for its AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable packaging. The award was announced during the streaming ceremony of the Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, on 31 March. For over three decades, the Packaging Innovation Awards has recognised packaging projects around the world, showcasing the best in sustainability …
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Avery Dennison Corporation has announced that it has acquired the linerless label technology developed by Catchpoint Ltd, a UK company based in Yorkshire, England. The purchase covers Catchpoint’s patents, brand, trade secrets and know-how. Arrangements have been made to ensure the continued support of the Catchpoint team. Under the agreement, Avery Dennison will honor …
Irish Dog Food, a leading pet food producer in Ireland and the UK, is leading the example of how to achieve a balance between changing market demands and brand positioning at the point of sale. To improve their existing packaging, Irish Dog Food teamed up with its packaging supplier, Coveris, to design their first recyclable …
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Avery Dennison has announced today the introduction of ultra-small form factor versions of two of its popular NFC products, AD Circus Mini NTAG213 and AD Microblock ICODE SLIX, anticipating demand for ever-smaller tagging options in the retail, packaging, pharmaceutical and beauty sector. The redesigned inlay versions offer a high-performance solution in retail packaging applications …
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Coveris, a leading sustainable packaging company has launched a range of lightweight, next generation stretch films containing a minimum 30% recycled content to reduce reliance on virgin plastics and meet forthcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax requirements. Offering both hand and pre-stretch solutions, the new films are the thinnest recycled stretch films currently available. Made …
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Heidelberg and PURe inks have signed an Europe-wide cooperation agreement in order to make offset printing more sustainable. Heidelberg is committed to guide and support its customers to a more sustainable print production with the use of conventional offset inks or alternatively UV curing inks. PURe inks allow packaging and commercial printers a more sustainable …
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Dantex Group, a specialist prepress equipment supplier and digital label press manufacturer, has partnered with global adhesive tape manufacturer, Tesa, as a UK distributor of plate mounting tapes and twinlock sleeve technology for flexographic printing. The arrangement will help to expand Dantex Group’s offering, while allowing both parties opportunities to grow UK market share …
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Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) today launched NESCAFÉ 3in1 Creamy White in Kenya, a move backed by consumer research in which the product emerged as the preferred coffee mix recipe based on its creamy smoothness. The coffee mix, which is packaged in Kenya, will retail at Sh.15 per single serve …
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