Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new range of high-speed Bottle Closure Printing Stations aimed at supporting the beverage industry’s shift away from labels on bottles. This development is driven by environmental and legislative pressures, including a recent mandate from South Korea that will ban external labels on bottled water starting January 2026. …
Label Link advances digital printing capabilities with new acquisition
Label Link, a prominent wholesale label printer based in South Africa, has furthered its digital transformation by acquiring a second SCREEN Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI-S. This purchase follows a successful partnership with ROTOCON, a local provider of SCREEN digital inkjet solutions. Founded in 2003, Label Link has become a key player in Cape …
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Avery Dennison introduces AD Minidose U9XM for enhanced traceability in healthcare
Avery Dennison has unveiled the AD Minidose U9XM, a new UHF RFID inlay designed for the identification of small pharmaceutical and healthcare items, including syringes, vials, and various packaging formats. The AD Minidose U9XM is one of the smallest available inlays and is approved for healthcare applications by Auburn University’s RFID Lab. It …
Sealed Air unveils new BUBBLE WRAP® brand Ready-To-Roll Embossed Paper
Sealed Air has launched the BUBBLE WRAP® brand Ready-To-Roll Embossed Paper, a new fiber-based packaging solution designed for enhanced protection during shipping. The product integrates the traditional cushioning of BUBBLE WRAP® with a curbside-recyclable embossed paper. Targeted at pack station environments, the embossed paper is lightweight and durable, conforming to various shapes for …
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ALPLA and zerooo develop reusable PET bottles for cosmetics
ALPLA and SEA ME GmbH’s zerooo have introduced a new line of reusable PET bottles designed for cosmetic and personal care products. Starting in September, brands in Germany will begin offering products like shampoo, shower gel, and body lotion in these 300-millilitre bottles. The bottles come in clear, milky white, and brown and are …
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Google achieves 100% plastic-free packaging for hardware products
Google has announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% plastic-free packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices. Initially, the company had pledged to achieve this milestone by 2025, but it has reached this goal ahead of schedule. The new packaging design emphasizes ease of recycling and sustainability. The shift from plastic …
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Namibia Breweries unveils N$337 million wine packaging line
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has inaugurated a new wine packaging line, marking a notable advancement in its commitment to innovation and local production. The N$337 million facility was officially launched by President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba at NBL’s headquarters in Windhoek on August 22, 2024. The ceremony was attended by Honourable Lucia Lipumbu, Minister of …
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Iconic Woodacity® 2.0: Aptar Beauty and Quadpack’s revamped wood-finished refillable lipstick
Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system. The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …
Nestlé SMA Nutrition introduces NaviLens technology to support visually impaired parents
Nestlé SMA Nutrition has incorporated NaviLens technology across all its Infant Nutrition packaging, marking a significant first in the global category. This move aims to assist the more than two million people in the UK living with sight loss by providing greater independence in formula feeding, both in-store and at home. The new …
ProAmpac introduces curbside recyclable packaging for tissue products
ProAmpac has unveiled its new fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 packaging, designed to replace traditional plastic film overwraps with a curbside recyclable option. Initially launched in North America, the product has proven successful and is now also available in Europe with local manufacturing capabilities. The RP-1050 is aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to …
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