Sidel has unveiled Nitro Square, a new square-shaped bottle design for nitrogen-dosed still water, targeting producers seeking differentiation in a market traditionally dominated by cylindrical bottle formats. According to Sidel, most bottles in this segment are round due to the internal pressure created by the nitrogen dosing process. “The nitrogen-dosed water bottle market is largely …
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Siegwerk has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance, just weeks after announcing a Silver rating. With an overall score of 78 out of 100, the Germany-based printing ink and coatings supplier is now ranked in the 96th percentile of all companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis. The Gold …
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At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide. Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …
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Canon has announced the launch of its Colorado XL-series, a new platform of 3.4m printers aimed at expanding its presence in the large-format graphics segment, including packaging. The new series extends Canon’s UVgel technology into the 3.2m-wide market with both roll-to-roll and hybrid printer configurations, targeting a range of applications such as …
Adana, Türkiye – Fresh produce exporter Özler Tarım has partnered with Mondi to develop a recyclable corrugated packaging solution that has significantly reduced food waste and increased efficiency in global shipments. Faced with the challenge of protecting fruits and vegetables during long sea freight journeys, Özler Tarım required packaging that could …
Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety have introduced a new recyclable pet food pouch incorporating food-contact compliant recycled plastic from advanced recycling. Now available in Spain, France, and Portugal, the solution addresses growing regulatory and consumer demand for circular packaging in the pet food sector. The pouch includes 10% recycled content …
BOBST’s oneECG technology is enabling converters to achieve metallic finishes in gravure printing using a fixed set of process inks, a development positioned to streamline production and improve sustainability in flexible packaging. Introduced in 2019, oneECG (Extended Color Gamut) standardizes gravure printing with a fixed ink palette, reducing the need …
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Siegwerk, Borouge, and Thailand-based TPN Food Packaging Co., Ltd. have jointly developed a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch designed for oxygen-sensitive dry products such as nuts and pet food. The collaboration marks the first co-development project under the Siegwerk-Borouge partnership, with TPN overseeing production. The pouch, made entirely of polyethylene, is designed to maintain …
Mondi South Africa has strengthened the operational resilience of its Merebank paper mill in Durban through a new energy project and flood-protection measures, reinforcing supply continuity for its paper-based packaging operations. The site has installed a condensing steam turbine that enables it to generate 60% of its electricity needs, reducing reliance on external power and …
DS Smith has deployed the BOBST Connect platform across its packaging facilities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) to enhance digital integration and improve operational efficiency. The move strengthens a longstanding partnership with BOBST that dates back to 1971 and currently accounts for two-thirds of DS Smith’s converting equipment. …
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