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Q1 2024 update: future of work related patent activity in the packaging industry
The global packaging industry experienced a 15% decline in the number of future of work-related patent applications in Q1 2024 …
Faerch opens PET tray line at Cirrec recycling plant in Duiven
Food packaging solution manufacturer Faerch has opened a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) tray line at its Cirrec recycling plant in …
Essential consumer perspectives on packaging you can’t ignore
In today's consumer-driven market, packaging plays a pivotal role beyond merely containing a product. It serves as a silent salesperson, …
APEAL members complete REACH Authorisation process for chromium compounds
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has confirmed that its members have completed the REACH Authorisation …
Finish and TerraCycle launch recycling programme in Australia and NZ
Finish, an automatic dishwashing products supplier, has partnered with recycling company TerraCycle on a free recycling initiative in Australia and …
Mislabelled food packaging threatens consumers with food allergies
According to new research, over half of people with food allergies (56%) in the UK have had an allergic reaction …
Siegwerk remains at the forefront of safe food packaging solutions
For brands and packaging converters alike, ensuring the safety of food products is paramount. Packaging plays a critical role in …
Gerhard Schubert invests in training machine
Gerhard Schubert is meeting demand for courses at its Training Centre by investing in a new training machine. Schubert opened the …
UK to introduce ban on plastic-containing wet wipes
The UK Government is introducing a ban on the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, following a public …
Stratus Vineyards introduces premium wine in reused bottles
Stratus Vineyards, a sustainable winemaking company, has launched super-premium wine in reused bottles. This initiative is part of a pilot project …
Al-Shamrani invests in BOBST Vision CI flexo press
Al-Shamrani, a Saudi Arabian producer of polyethylene (PE)-based flexible packaging, has announced an investment in a new BOBST Vision CI …
UPM Raflatac cuts scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% in 2024
Label materials supplier UPM Raflatac has reported a 36% decrease in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emission intensities from …
Printing equipment and labelling solutions for the packaging industry
Packaging printing equipment plays an important role in distinguishing products and enhancing their visual appeal. Creative labelling can further improve …
Gaviña-TerraCycle venture recycles over three million coffee pods and bags
Family-owned coffee company Gaviña has successfully recycled more than three million coffee capsules and bags through its partnership with international …
Berry Global to boost European healthcare production capacity by 30%
Berry Global has announced a significant expansion of its European healthcare production footprint. Investments in three key sites will increase production …