DS Smith has announced a new partnership with BeFC, a pioneer in fully recyclable smart tags, aiming to replace batteries with biofuel cells. This collaboration is part of DS Smith’s £100 million Research & Development (R&D) and innovation investment to advance work in the circular economy and offer packaging with a lower environmental impact. …
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Nampak Liquid Cartons and Woodlands Dairy have unveiled South Africa’s first tethered cap carton, a move aimed at reducing plastic pollution. This innovative design prevents the cap from being separated from the carton during recycling, ensuring a more sustainable packaging solution. Raymond Dube, from Nampak Liquid Cartons, highlighted the importance of brands making …
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Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has received the prestigious Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap designed for pallet wrapping. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards recognize achievements in the pulp and paper sector. Advantage StretchWrap is a recyclable kraft paper made from responsibly …
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the launch of Cartaseal® OGB F10, the latest addition to its Cartaseal® portfolio. This water-based barrier coating is designed to replace fluoro-based substances and polyethylene, offering papermakers a sustainable solution for oil and grease resistant packaging. Cartaseal® OGB F10 is FDA and BfR compliant, …
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eProductivity Software (ePS) is set to participate in Saudi Print & Pack, held from 6-9 May 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event will feature ePS Packaging, an operating unit of ePS, showcasing its technologies aimed at enhancing profitability and competitiveness across various packaging sectors. With over thirty years of industry experience, ePS Packaging …
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Namaqua Wines, a prominent wine producer in the Southern Hemisphere, has partnered with SIG as its preferred supplier for carton packaging, specifically for its low-alcohol wine range. This marks Namaqua’s first investment in its own filling machine for aseptic carton packs, having previously relied on a co-packer for this process. Situated on South …
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INAMED, in collaboration with SIG, has introduced a range of El Boustane sauces in carton packaging, a first for Algeria. These sauces, including tomato, bechamel, and pizza, are packaged in SIG Small carton packs of various volumes, offering consumers convenience and long-lasting quality without the need for refrigeration or preservatives. The Ferradji family, …
In a pre-drupa PR event held on March 22nd and 23rd, 2024 at its headquarters in Indianapolis, HP unveiled its latest technological advancements set to revolutionize the printing industry. Themed “Unlock Profitable Growth Powered by HP Innovation,” the event provided a glimpse into groundbreaking developments scheduled for debut at drupa 2024. AI Revolutionizing …
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Metsä Board, a part of Metsä Group, has announced the achievement of home compostability certification for all its white kraftliners and folding boxboards, excluding PE-coated grades. The certification, issued by DIN CERTCO, is based on compliance with standard NF T 51-800. Helena Moring-Vepsäläinen, Product Safety Manager at Metsä Board, highlighted the significance of …
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Cadbury has announced a significant packaging overhaul for some of its Easter products, aimed at reducing plastic and cardboard waste. The changes will affect the packaging of Hollow Hunting Eggs and Easter Gift Boxes sold in Australia and New Zealand. The iconic Cadbury Hollow Hunting Egg plastic crates will be replaced with 12 …
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