Arla launches new Milka chocolate milk range

  Arla Foods, in collaboration with Mondelēz International, has introduced a new line of Milka chocolate milk products. This launch marks a significant development in the history of the Milka brand, which Mondelēz has owned since 2012.   The new Milka chocolate milk range, which became available in June 2024, includes three flavors—Original Chocolate, Caramel, …

Google achieves 100% plastic-free packaging for hardware products

  Google has announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% plastic-free packaging for its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit devices. Initially, the company had pledged to achieve this milestone by 2025, but it has reached this goal ahead of schedule. The new packaging design emphasizes ease of recycling and sustainability.   The shift from plastic …

Iconic Woodacity® 2.0: Aptar Beauty and Quadpack’s revamped wood-finished refillable lipstick

  Aptar Beauty and Quadpack have introduced the updated Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 refillable lipstick, building on their successful collaboration from the previous year. The revamped product enhances sustainability and user experience by integrating new wood finishes and an innovative closure system.   The Iconic Woodacity® 2.0 combines Aptar’s advanced Iconic mechanism with Quadpack’s custom wooden …

Nestlé SMA Nutrition introduces NaviLens technology to support visually impaired parents

  Nestlé SMA Nutrition has incorporated NaviLens technology across all its Infant Nutrition packaging, marking a significant first in the global category. This move aims to assist the more than two million people in the UK living with sight loss by providing greater independence in formula feeding, both in-store and at home.   The new …

Siegwerk launches new functional coatings for sustainable paper packaging

  Siegwerk has announced new functional coatings for paper packaging designed to enhance barrier and heat-seal properties. The new coatings, part of the company’s CIRKIT product line, aim to meet the growing demand for recyclable and sustainable paper packaging.   Oliver Waddington, Head of Business Development for Circular Economy Coatings at Siegwerk, highlighted the challenge …

BOBST’s oneECG technology enhances color consistency and sustainability in packaging

  In the packaging industry, accurate color reproduction is crucial for both converters and brand owners. Consistent color across various packaging types signals product quality and brand integrity, with iconic hues such as Coke red and Cadbury purple being integral to brand identity.   To meet evolving market demands and sustainability goals, converters face the …

M&S pioneers paper packaging for garlic baguettes, cutting 5.5 million plastic units annually

  Marks & Spencer (M&S) has become the first UK retailer to switch its garlic baguettes to paper packaging, removing 5.5 million units of plastic annually. The shift applies to all single and twin garlic baguettes, which are now available in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved paper packaging that can be easily recycled at home. …

New UV-curing Ink series MetalCure® U30 launched for coated metal substrates

  The new MetalCure® U30 UV-curing ink series by Zeller + Gmelin is designed for use with coated metal substrates in sheet-fed offset printing. Developed over 20 years, this latest iteration aims to offer significant improvements over its predecessor, UVALUX® U3.   The MetalCure® U30 series provides high-quality prints with rich colors, thanks to its …

Coca Cola and OREO unite for limited-edition flavor mashup

  Coca Cola and OREO have collaborated to introduce two limited-edition products: Coca Cola® OREO™ Zero Sugar and OREO® Coca Cola™ Sandwich Cookie. These items combine the signature flavors and visual identities of both brands, aiming to offer a novel experience to their global fanbases.   The new offerings feature a sleek black-and-white packaging design, …

CCL expands floatable polyolefin shrink sleeve range to enhance PET recycling

  CCL Label has announced an expansion of its floatable polyolefin (PO) shrink sleeve line, designed to improve the recycling of PET, HDPE, and PP packaging. The updated product range aims to replace traditional materials like PET-G, PVC, and OPS, which can complicate recycling processes.   “We are proud to share our extended range of …