The beauty industry has a long-standing association with metallization, an essential part of packaging that helps brands stand out. With ECOLEAF metallization technology, brands can benefit from high-quality metallic finishing while reducing their environmental footprint.
Leading Hungarian bakery Csipet Land has installed an Ishida weighing, packing and quality control line to achieve an annual production increase of 4-5 million packs of salted sticks for one of the country’s best-selling snacks.
The launch also marks the introduction of SIG DomeMini to the Southeast Asian market. The transition to a bottle-shaped carton pack is said to provide a better plastic-to-product ratio and stand out to consumers with a “sleek and distinctive design.”
Plastic Ingenuity, a provider of sustainable thermoform packaging, has developed a free online course on Thermoform Circularity as part of its new Good Information continuing education series. This in-depth course is designed to help industry insiders learn more about the principles of thermoformed packaging and how thermoforming can impact sustainability initiatives.
The HelioKlischograph K6, a product of cutting-edge innovation in digital cylinder manufacture, has become the undisputed benchmark for engraving in the publication gravure industry. Known for its optimum cost-effectiveness and superior quality, the fully automated K6 machine addresses the ever-growing demands of the gravure industry with remarkable efficiency and precision.
“The global agreement between Solenis and PhaBuilder will enable unique technology to the paper packaging market to meet the growing need for more sustainable solutions in the packaging industry,” said William (Bill) Kuecker, senior director for Global Strategic Marketing at Solenis.
“This strategic cooperation will help enhance the application of PHA-based materials,” added Sherry Xu, PhaBuilder’s president. “The newly developed technology will ultimately reduce the impact on the environment, bringing a greener and more sustainable future.”
A second time this month, two whiskey bottles were produced before the Chief Justice of India at the Supreme Court, during a hearing related to the trademark violation row between two liquor companies.
The two bottles were first produced before the top court on January 5, when a three-judge bench, headed by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was hearing an appeal against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order that rejected liquor company Pernod Ricard's appeal to prevent an Indore-based company, JK Enterprises, from manufacturing beverages under the 'London Pride' name.
DS Smith has allocated €6 million towards the installation of a new 4-colour converting machine at its packaging facility in Eerbeek, Netherlands. This investment reflects the company's commitment to meeting the rising need for sustainable packaging solutions, particularly as alternatives to plastic gain traction.
Tesco has told customers: "Avocado fans will notice some dramatic changes when they pick up one of Britain’s most popular salad items at Tesco."
The supermarket will be removing the barcode on Tesco's extra large avocados and swapping it for a bold laser etching.
The swap aims to "help the environment" and cut back on plastic use. It has not been made a permanent fixture though: the laser etchings will just be a trial.
