Agfa to unveil new packaging innovations at PRINTING United

  At PRINTING United in Las Vegas from September 10-12, 2024, Agfa will showcase its latest advancements in inkjet print production, focusing on new packaging technologies designed to enhance efficiency and precision.   The company will debut the MAX Bots for the Tauro H3300 UHS, which now integrates robotic automation to streamline substrate handling. These …

Pizza Hut introduces Moving Box Table: A practical solution for moving day meals

  Pizza Hut has unveiled its latest innovation: the Moving Box Table, a specialty pizza box that transforms into a miniature table. Designed to enhance convenience for movers, the new packaging aims to offer a practical solution for enjoying pizza without resorting to eating on the floor during the moving process.   Research indicates that …

Domino introduces high-speed bottle closure printing station for labelless bottles

  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.   …

Cheerios unveils new packaging highlighting nutritional benefits

  Cheerios has unveiled new packaging for its breakfast cereal range, emphasizing its key nutritional features, including its multigrain composition and high-fiber content.   The updated design highlights Cheerios’ nutritional benefits, particularly its inclusion of three whole grains—oats, wheat, and barley—in each serving. The Multigrain and Honey variants are also fortified with seven vitamins and …

Arla launches new Milka chocolate milk range

  Arla Foods, in collaboration with Mondelēz International, has introduced a new line of Milka chocolate milk products. This launch marks a significant development in the history of the Milka brand, which Mondelēz has owned since 2012.   The new Milka chocolate milk range, which became available in June 2024, includes three flavors—Original Chocolate, Caramel, …

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 …

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 …

Siegwerk launches new functional coatings for sustainable paper packaging

  Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging.   Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …

BOBST’s oneECG technology enhances color consistency and sustainability in packaging

  In the packaging industry, accurate color reproduction is crucial for both converters and brand owners. Consistent color across various packaging types signals product quality and brand integrity, with iconic hues such as Coke red and Cadbury purple being integral to brand identity.   To meet evolving market demands and sustainability goals, converters face the …