SIG has received the Green Packaging Star Award for its aluminum-free packaging solution, SIG Terra MidiBloc, marking a milestone in sustainable packaging innovation. The award, presented annually by *Kompack* magazine and the Austrian Research Institute of Chemistry, highlights advancements in eco-friendly packaging. The SIG Terra Alu-free material, the first of its kind for …
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Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures have introduced the packaging industry’s first market-ready paper bottle and fiber-based cap. This innovation is available now, with consumer products featuring the new packaging expected to launch in early 2025. Paboco’s new product line builds on years of experience with paper-based packaging. “We are changing the material options …
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BOBST has expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a new Labels & Flexible Packaging Competence Center in Florence, Italy. This facility builds on the company’s existing efforts to advance packaging production through connectivity, digitalization, automation, and sustainability. With 350 employees focused on narrow-to-mid web printing and converting, the new 1,200-square-meter center …
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SABIC has partnered with Lamb Weston and OpackGroup to develop sustainable packaging for frozen potato products. The initiative employs bio-renewable polyethylene (PE) made from used cooking oil (UCO), aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and thickness of packaging materials. The new packaging contains at least 60% polymer derived from UCO, demonstrating a closed-loop …
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced new enhancements to its K600G high-resolution advanced variable data printing solution, aimed at facilitating individual dose serialisation for pharmaceutical manufacturers. These updates focus on improving integration, usability, and maintenance. Ian Chapman, Strategic Manager for Digital Coding at Domino, stated, “We want to make it as seamless as possible …
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Two students from Sheffield Hallam University have won a competition to design sustainable food packaging for Deliveroo. William Shaw and Josephine Cooper received the top prize for their innovative sealing system and updates to an existing packaging product. The competition, organized by Deliveroo and supported by BioPak, challenged students from the university’s Packaging …
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Indonesia-based film manufacturer PT. Panverta Cakrakencana have developed a new film solution that enhances oxygen barrier performance in packaging for dry foods. This collaboration aims to reduce the number of layers in packaging, addressing environmental concerns by minimizing waste. Traditionally, packaging for products like flour, rice, and pasta requires multiple …
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Sonoco has introduced its latest innovation in sustainable packaging with a 95% paper-based can, part of its EnviroCan® Paper Bottom range. This new product, which is fully recyclable, is aimed at enhancing the recyclability of packaging while maintaining durability and functionality. The 95% paper-based can replaces the conventional metal bottom with a fiber-based …
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Borealis, Henkel, and Korozo Group have collaborated to develop flexible packaging for laundry powder detergent containing 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative, now available in Central Eastern Europe, aims to drive circularity in packaging through innovation and cooperation across the supply chain. The packaging, used for Henkel’s laundry brands such as Persil, …
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BluePrint Automation (BPA) has unveiled its Easy-D® concept, a patented case-packing solution tailored for food manufacturers aiming to meet the growing demands for Shelf Ready Displays (SRD) from supermarkets. Recently approved by Walmart, the Easy-D® integrates an innovative box design with BPA’s case packing technology. The Easy-D® offers a unique approach to …
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