Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to switch its garlic baguettes to paper packaging, removing 5.5 million units of plastic annually. The shift applies to all single and twin garlic baguettes, which are now available in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper packaging that can be easily recycled at home. …
New UV-curing Ink series MetalCure® U30 launched for coated metal substrates
The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3. The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …
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Coca Cola and OREO unite for limited-edition flavor mashup
Coca Cola and OREO have collaborated to introduce two limited-edition products: Coca Cola® OREO™ Zero Sugar and OREO® Coca Cola™ Sandwich Cookie. These items combine the signature flavors and visual identities of both brands, aiming to offer a novel experience to their global fanbases. The new offerings feature a sleek black-and-white packaging design, …
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CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling
CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes. “We are proud to share our extended range of …
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Innovative packaging technologies: Syntegon at Fachpack 2024
At the upcoming Fachpack trade fair, Syntegon will present a range of sustainable packaging technologies aimed at helping food manufacturers transition to environmentally friendly processes in line with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set to take effect in 2030. From September 24 to 26, visitors to Syntegon’s booth (1-257, Hall …
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Tropicana unveils refreshed look to reinforce brand legacy
Tropicana, a brand with over 75 years of history, has unveiled a refreshed look as part of its efforts to reaffirm its position in the competitive juice market. The redesign, led by the design agency Sunhouse, is rooted in Tropicana’s rich heritage, aiming to set the brand apart in a category where consumers often …
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Komori unveils cutting-edge innovations in Offset print quality, effeciency and sustainability
Craig Bretherton, Komori’s Product Marketing Manager, talks with Ben Daniel about the revolutionary innovations at Komori, emphasizing the transformative impact of ‘Smart Colour’ and ECG printing. He outlines how these state-of-the-art technologies are reshaping industry standards. Ben Daniel: Craig, can you quickly walk us through Komori’s latest technological innovations, particularly in the print …
SML unveils upgraded EcoCompact II stretch wrap film line
SML has introduced the EcoCompact® II, a 2-meter stretch wrap film line with significant technical advancements and a modernized design. Maintaining the compact setup, superior components, and affordability of its predecessor, the EcoCompact® II aims to meet a variety of production needs. The original EcoCompact® debuted at the K 2010 trade fair, offering …
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Yamaha Motor adopts low-carbon recycled steel for motorcycle packaging frames
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will begin using low-carbon, recycled steel sheets produced in electric furnaces for motorcycle packaging frames. This marks the first time in Japan that such steel sheets are used for this purpose, according to Yamaha Motor’s research as of July 2024. These steel sheets, manufactured by Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co., …
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Hybrid Software unveils iC3D Version 10, enhancing metal can packaging design
Hybrid Software has released iC3D Version 10, the latest iteration of its 3D packaging design software. This update brings significant enhancements and critical fixes, demonstrating Hybrid’s commitment to providing advanced 3D solutions for packaging designers and manufacturers. “Our tenth release of iC3D is a testament to our continued innovation on behalf of packaging …
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