Kraft Heinz has partnered with Polytag to deploy invisible UV tagging technology on packaging, marking a significant step toward data-driven recycling verification. The initiative uses Polytag’s EcoTrace system, which embeds invisible UV-readable codes directly onto packaging substrates such as PET bottles. These tags remain undetectable to consumers but are identified at …
Coca‑Cola pilots multipack without plastic film in France and Germany
Coca‑Cola in France and Germany has begun a pilot project for a next‑generation multipack format that eliminates traditional plastic shrink wrap on large PET bottle packs. The initiative, conducted with its bottling partner Coca‑Cola Europacific Partners, replaces the plastic film with strategically placed glue dots to hold bottles together and a recyclable …
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Cupffee launches world’s first edible coffee cup to replace single-use plastics
Bulgarian company Cupffee has introduced the world’s first edible coffee cup, designed to offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic cups in the beverage and hospitality sectors. Made from seven locally sourced ingredients such as oat bran, wheat flour, and coconut oil, the cup is free from artificial additives, preservatives, sweeteners, …
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Toyo Ink Europe launches low migration UV flexo ink ahead of Labelexpo 2025
Toyo Ink Europe N.V., part of Japan’s Artience Group, has introduced a new UV flexographic ink system, Steraflex® GIO UV, developed for applications with strict migration requirements. The new product will be showcased at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona this September. Designed for use on labels, sleeves, and other packaging formats, …
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Arden Software introduces Dynamic Constraints in Impact CAD
Arden Software has introduced a new design tool within its CAD software, Impact, marking a first in packaging design. The ‘Dynamic Constraints Edition’ brings geometric constraint tools to the industry, allowing designers to capture intent while drawing and enabling quick resizing. Initially introduced to key customers last year, the feature has received positive …
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BW Converting showcases innovations in pouch and e-commerce packaging
BW Converting showcased its Hudson-Sharp and Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D) brands, highlighting advancements in pouch manufacturing and e-commerce packaging. The Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 series, featuring Lite, Elite, and Rapid models, was presented as a solution for various pouch manufacturing needs. The Ares 400 Lite is designed for entry-level manufacturers, offering quick changeovers and …
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KHS expands service portfolio for lightweight can filling
KHS has introduced a new service solution to address the challenges of filling lightweight cans, ensuring production efficiency while adapting to industry trends toward thinner-walled containers. As beverage manufacturers seek to reduce material usage and environmental impact, can wall thickness has significantly decreased, requiring adjustments in filling technology. “Whereas classic formats could withstand …
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Mark Andy introduces High-Speed hybrid label press
Mark Andy has unveiled the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 (DSHD HighSpeed 1200), a hybrid inkjet/flexo press designed for high-speed label production. The press offers enhanced speed and flexibility, positioning itself as a key advancement in the narrow web sector. The new model, available in 13-inch and 17-inch web widths (330mm and 430mm), …
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Avery Dennison unveils RFID-enabled traceability solution for pre-filled syringes
Avery Dennison, in collaboration with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), has introduced an RFID-enabled solution for the traceability of pre-filled syringes (PFS). The innovation, called BD iDFill™ Individual Prefillable Syringe Identification, integrates RFID tags into the syringe’s rigid needle shield, which allows the product to maintain its original design while gaining a digital identity. …
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Esko Pack Proof achieves Fogra55 certification for ECG printing process
Esko Pack Proof has secured the first-ever Fogra55 certification for the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) printing process, ensuring high color accuracy for packaging applications. This new certification joins the software’s existing Fogra39 and Fogra51 accreditations, which guarantee the ability to match ISO12647-7 quality standards. The Pack Proof software is designed to accurately model …
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