At Luxe Pack Monaco 2023, Berlin Packaging presents the new Infusion Refill collection, with an innovative and sustainable approach to the world of fine and prestige home fragrance

04 Oct 2023
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Berlin Packaging | Premi Industries is breaking new ground in the prestige fragrance sector by offering refillable packaging solutions with an exclusive and contemporary design, for brands that want to stand out, also thanks to a focus on sustainability

Available at this link high resolution images of the entire collection on display at Luxe Pack Monaco 2023

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Solvay Launches New Ultra-High Barrier PVDC Coating Solution for More Sustainable Pharmaceutical Blister Films

04 Oct 2023
Grania Jain

Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has introduced Diofan® Ultra736, a new polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) coating solution with ultra-high water vapor barrier that allows carbon footprint reduction for pharmaceutical blister films. As an aqueous dispersion, Diofan® Ultra736 meets regulatory requirements for direct pharmaceutical contact and supports the design of sustainable films with thinner coating designs. 

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Reduces cardboard consumption by shifting to horizontal stretch hood packaging

04 Oct 2023
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When Proslat inaugurated its newly constructed production facilities in Quebec, it could also take advantage of a fully automated packaging line. In connection with the construction, Proslat installed a RoRo StretchPack® solution for horizontal stretch hood packaging of the cabinets. It didn’t just automate the packaging process, it also improved packaging quality while reducing cardboard consumption. 

Siegwerk’s climate targets validated by SBTi

04 Oct 2023
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Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels,

has had its science-based climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Siegwerk joined the initiative with a commitment letter in 2022, and has set near- and long-term company-wide emission reductions in line with science-based net-zero with the SBTi.

Cellr creates e-label solution amid incoming wine label regulations

04 Oct 2023
Vasu Goyal

Starting December 8, 2023, wine sold in the EU will be required to declare ingredient, allergen and nutrition information on its labels. 

Cellr has created an e-label that can be implemented onto bottle labels so packagers can cleanly incorporate the upcoming required information without crowding the bottle’s look. EU label legislation has approved e-labels to deliver ingredient and nutrition information on wine bottles. 

 

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Highlight of the Week: UKRI’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Fund

04 Oct 2023
Sandeep Goyal
Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Fund

The United Kingdom recognizes the need to address growing concerns around the environmental, social and economic impact of plastic packaging. In addition to revolutionizing how societies interact with consumer goods, plastic packaging has also proven to be a threat to wildlife and human health and is a major contributor to pollution and resource depletion.

New Product & Packaging Awards: packaging shortlist revealed

04 Oct 2023
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A squeezy mayonnaise bottle, colourful chocolate wrappers, and a ready meals range for kids are among the finalists of The Grocer’s inaugural packaging awards.

The shortlist is now online, forming the second tranche of The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards.

Featuring 25 entrants, it comprises Label of the Year, Pack Design of the Year, Paper Pack of the Year, and Sustainable Pack of the Year awards for Recyclability and Optimisation – with powerhouse brands such as Hellmann’s and Quality Street competing with exciting challengers like Moju and Milliways.