Saica Group, a leading packaging solutions company, and Mondelez, a prominent fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, have partnered to introduce a new paper-based packaging solution aimed at multipack products in the confectionery, biscuits, and chocolate markets. The new packaging is designed to be recyclable in the paper waste stream and is suitable for heat sealable …
Coveris launches MonoFlex Fibre: Eco-friendly paper packaging
Coveris, a leading packaging solutions provider, has introduced MonoFlex Fibre, a paper-based packaging range, in response to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s requirement for all packaging in the European market to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. The regulation has extended producer responsibility for the post-consumer stage of a product, including imposing …
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UPM Raflatac launches RecyClass-Certified paper label for rigid plastic packaging
UPM Raflatac has introduced the New Wave paper label material, the world’s first RecyClass certified paper label for rigid HDPE and PP containers. This innovative label material is designed to enhance the recyclability of plastic packaging, supporting brand owners in their transition towards increased circularity. “The New Wave Label material for their rigid …
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Polytype Converting unveils advanced barrier coatings at drupa 2024
At this year’s drupa, Polytype Converting (Matthews International) is showcasing its latest developments in barrier coatings on paper, highlighting over 50 proven coating processes. These advancements, demonstrated at the touchpoint packaging event, aim to address the future of packaging by providing sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry. Esa-Matti Aalto, Senior Vice President/General …
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Mondi’s Hug&Hold cuts climate impact by 43%
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed a life cycle assessment (LCA) for its paper-based Hug&Hold solution. The assessment aimed to determine the environmental impact of Hug&Hold compared to conventional low-density polyethylene (LDPE) shrink wrap used for bundling six 1.5-liter PET beverage bottles. Hug&Hold is a sustainable, fully recyclable alternative …
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drupa 2024: Mondi to showcase sustainable premium papers for Luxury Packaging
Mondi will present its latest sustainable packaging and paper solutions at drupa 2024, focusing on its PERGRAPHICA®, IQ GRASS+ Packaging, and IQ Board brands. The company will exhibit at the touchpoint packaging (tpp) forum in Hall 3, Stand B31, highlighting sustainable design papers and trends in luxury packaging. Mondi’s premium papers are tailored …
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NPPC upgrades Koenig & Bauer press for enhanced efficiency
National Printing & Packaging Co (NPPC) is upgrading its Koenig & Bauer Compacta C408 presses as part of a dedicated investment program aimed at boosting productivity and reliability. The Saudi Arabian textbook printing specialist, which operates two Compacta C408s installed in 2002 and 2013, is investing in a series of retrofits to future-proof its …
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Xeikon and Sappi introduce sustainable candy packaging solution
Xeikon and Sappi have unveiled an innovative, sustainable packaging solution for sweets, featuring the “Maoam Chew Fruit Mix” candy packs. These packs are made with Xeikon’s TITON dry toner technology and printed on Sappi’s Seal Silk 67 g/m2 paper, offering vibrant colors, high image quality, and a smooth surface. Notably, this packaging is fully …
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Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging for mandarins
Coles has introduced a new recyclable paper bag for its Unique Selection mandarins, replacing the traditional plastic net bags as the fruit comes into season. This change aims to reduce plastic waste, eliminating the use of 11,700 kilograms of plastic annually. The paper bags can be recycled kerbside. Coles anticipates selling over one …
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PulPac and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW partner on sustainable confectionery packaging
PulPac and LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW have announced a collaboration to develop sustainable packaging solutions using PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology. This partnership aims to create environmentally friendly packaging alternatives for the premium confectionery brand. PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology uses renewable fibers from responsibly managed forests, offering a resource-efficient and cost-competitive alternative to …
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