Following promising results from the ongoing demonstration phase, Metsä Group has announced the commencement of a pre-engineering project in tandem with the demo phase for a potential first commercial-scale factory. Muoto™ packages, renewable and recyclable bioproducts, find applications in takeaway, berry, tray, and combo packaging. Metsä Group’s innovation arm, Metsä Spring, has taken …
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BOBST, a leader in the packaging industry, has introduced a new consulting service called BOBST Application Management. This innovative service is designed to provide brand owners and converters with expert guidance and counsel throughout the entire packaging value chain, from concept to shelf. “BOBST Application Management is a hands-on consulting service that can …
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Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has achieved a significant milestone in the food packaging industry with the launch of the first food packaging trays made entirely from 100% recycled PET (rPET) derived exclusively from trays. This breakthrough, part of kp’s Tray2Tray® initiative, marks a departure from the previous practice of using increasingly higher proportions of recovered …
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Henkel, a global leader in adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry & home care, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Adobe to enhance its content production and personalization capabilities. In a pilot program, Henkel will train Adobe’s Firefly models using its own assets to create personalized content that meets commercial standards and …
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Jindal Films, a leading global manufacturer of specialty BOPP and BOPE films for flexible packaging and labeling, has announced the development of PP mono-material and PE mono-material solutions in response to the upcoming guidelines for mechanical recycling in Europe. During the CFIA tradeshow in Rennes (FR), Jindal Films is introducing BICOR™ 25 and …
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DS Smith, a global provider of sustainable corrugated packaging, launched its DryPack seafood box in North America, offering a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam boxes. DryPack is a 100% water-resistant, fully recyclable box designed to keep fresh fish below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for over 40 hours when packed with ice. …
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Koenig & Bauer recently concluded its Digital & Webfed Technology Days, showcasing future high-performance digital and CI Flexo printing technologies. The event highlighted innovations in sustainability and technology, offering exclusive insights into digital and CI flexo printing. The Technology Days featured live product demonstrations on CI Flexo and RotaJET presses, allowing attendees to …
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Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings, has partnered with DG press, a specialist in manufacturing hybrid web offset sleeve machines, to produce functional mono-material packaging structures for food applications. The collaboration aims to showcase the efficient production of mono-material food packaging with an oxygen barrier. Siegwerk’s coating innovations, Cirkit® OxyBar …
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Berry Global’s Silotite® brand, known for its balewrap products, has unveiled a new film incorporating 25% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) into its lineup of agricultural films, known as the B Circular Range. Named SilotitePro1800 Sustane, this new addition aims to enhance the environmental footprint of the product while maintaining high performance. According to …
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X-Rite Pantone has unveiled a new Color Assessment Profile program aimed at assisting consumer brands in ensuring consistent color representation across various packaging materials. The collaboration between X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, renowned entities in color science and technology, aims to address the challenges brands face in maintaining color accuracy amidst diverse packaging types. …
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