More than just online

By Montserrat Petit, founder & managing director of the marketing agency MOND  In today’s world, we are constantly bombarded with all kinds of information in all possible formats, shapes, colours and sounds. Our brains receive thousands of messages every day and are constantly switching from one topic to another. At work, we are handling video …

Highlight forum drupa touchpoint packaging: “We create the future of packaging” 

Best practice examples, high-calibre lectures and innovative concepts for packaging design from specialists for specialists will be the focus of touchpoint packaging at drupa 2024.  With its touchpoint packaging, drupa in Düsseldorf from 28 May to 7 June 2024, will for the third time now provide its visitors with a dynamic platform exclusively dedicated to …

Avery Dennison launches first generation of decorative linerless solutions to reduce carbon footprint, waste and water used in packaging production

New range to be unveiled at Labelexpo 2023 alongside latest innovations in ‘connected’ packaging powered by Avery Dennison’s atma.io OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — August 30, 2023 — At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Avery Dennison will launch AD LinrSave™ and AD LinrConvert™ – the first generation of decorative linerless solutions enabled by patented micro-perforation technology. These will greatly reduce label waste, decrease …

Top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2024: Responsibility

The suppliers of the food and beverage industries are strongly committed to environmental themes and the preservation of resources and will demonstrate this at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. The focus is on solutions, innovations and visions for the future Responsibility – this is the top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2024. Koelnmesse as organiser, together with …

Estrategias operativas para navegar en mercados dinámicos dentro de la Industria de Empaques

Con la dinámica cambiante del mercado, los líderes empresariales deben tomar decisiones rápidas y aprovechar las oportunidades. Esto requiere inteligencia, como datos significativos, y el conocimiento de los gerentes en todos los niveles. Aprovechando el análisis y los paneles operativos, un sistema de gestión empresarial disciplinado puede acelerar este ciclo de recopilación de conocimientos y …

¡Equipos que generan productividad!

Máquinas de alta tecnología para diferentes segmentos de mercado. Presente en 10 países, más de 140 marcas atendidas y un portafolio con más de 519 máquinas entregadas. Fabricamos equipos totalmente automáticos con tecnología de punta, asegurando eficiencia, productividad y alta precisión. Postventa especializada, 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana ACERCA DE PAKMATICSomos …

Stora Enso collaborates on paperboard tube breakthrough to further reduce plastic in packaging

Stora Enso alongside Blue Ocean Closures and AISA have developed together the first ever paperboard tube with a fiber-based closure. This new, innovative wood fiber-based concept helps brand owners increase the share of renewable material in their packaging. All components of the tube are designed for recycling. The tube is composed of Stora Enso’s barrier-coated …

The European Bio-Uptake project will develop bio-based intermediates to manufacture eco-otrhopedic insoles and eco-container lids

Through eco-design, reversible adhesives, reinforced filaments or sustainable pellets will be created as the basis for three final demonstrator products: orthopedic insoles, container lids and prefabricated bathroom ceilings. Three smart systems and a digital platform will also be developed to promote the future manufacture and recycling of this type of materials.  The project, coordinated by …

Deal aims to reduce plastic pollution within territory of Municipality of Guatemala City, with impact on Rio Motagua, ahead of new Interceptor trial.

Guatemala City, March 2023 — The Ocean Cleanup, the international non-profit project with the mission of ridding the oceans of plastic, and the Municipality of Guatemala City have signed a Cooperation Agreement expanding and strengthening their collaboration on reducing plastic pollution in rivers in Guatemala City. The deal was signed by Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO …

TotalEnergies and COLINES® partner to create Unlaminated Recyclable packaging contributing to resource efficiency utilization

Brussels/Marano Ticino, March 16, 2023 – TotalEnergies and COLINES® announce the successful proof of concept of an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch suitable for food-contact applications. Currently the market reference is composed of a multimaterial film, resulting to non-recyclable packaging. The partners have developed a full PE recyclable Unlaminated Stand-Up Pouch, allowing to decrease the packaging thickness. The …

Mondi expands range of FunctionalBarrier Papers with high barrier packaging solution

Mondi has expanded its innovative range of medium, high and very high barrier paper-based packaging, ensuring excellent product protection. The range is designed for recycling and can substitute unrecyclable plastic laminates and aluminium-based packaging. Different technologies mean tailored fit for purpose packaging. Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is expanding its unique range …

Confectionery market: High turnovers and highly competitive

The modular high performance packaging machine CHS was specially designed for gentle wrapping of chocolate products. Image: Theegarten-Pactec Most people enjoy a sweet tooth, but with the trend towards more sustainability, there is also an increase in demand for sweets with more eco-friendly packaging. This puts severe pressure on the confectionery industry to adopt packaging …

Quadpack sets up laboratory services in the Americas

Beauty brands in the Americas now have access to testing services of their packaging at Quadpack’s facilities in Dallas, Texas. The international beauty packaging manufacturer and provider has established a US test lab in response to increasing demand. It complements the central laboratory, at its headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. The service adds a further level …

How Carbon Neutrality in the Supply Chain Benefits Brands

By Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager, Asahi Photoproducts There is significant discussion across many different industries about achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050, and a reduction of emissions by 50% by 2030. These are steep goals to achieve, and no one company can do this alone. For the last century, it has been the mission of …

Packaging for beverages is growing more sustainable

The weight-reduced bodies of the bottles developed by KHS are made of 100 percent rPET and a hair-thin inner coating of glass. © Frank Reinhold PET or glass bottle, aluminium can, beverage carton or maybe even a paper bottle, single use or multiple use – there is a huge range of choices for packaging beverages. …

TotalEnergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s collaboration led to High Barrier Recyclable packaging contributing to materials circularity

Brussels/Lengerich/Düsseldorf, October 28, 2022 – TotalEnergies, Windmöller & Hölscher and Mitsubishi Chemical Group announce today the successful proof of concept of a fully recyclable High Barrier Stand-up Pouch suitable for food-grade applications. The partners have developed a fully recyclable high barrier packaging, to replace multimaterial structures (like e.g., metalized BoPP/PE or metallized BoPET/PE), in line …

How Carbon Neutrality in the Supply Chain Benefits Brands

By Dieter Niederstadt, Technical Marketing Manager, Asahi Photoproducts There is significant discussion across many different industries about achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions by 2050, and a reduction of emissions by 50% by 2030. These are steep goals to achieve, and no one company can do this alone. For the last century, it has been the mission …

SAVE FOOD Initiative continues with new projects

Vincent Giz, Deputy Director for Food Policy, French Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The second SAVE FOOD Meeting on 26 September at the Ateneo de Madrid enjoyed a particular privilege: Her majesty Queen Letizia of Spain attended the event jointly held by the SAVE FOOD Initiative, the Spanish Exporters’ and Investors’ Club, as well as …