August 2024

In an era marked by faster machines, lower-quality papers, cost pressures, and sustainability goals, printers are encountering more challenges than ever before. Sun Chemical recognizes these challenges and, as a result, is introducing this revolutionary ink based on innovative binder technology providing a higher body and lower tack. The benefit of the new technology has been proven through rigorous long-term testing to deliver the highest levels of productivity, the lowest applied cost, and the best overall sustainability benefits.

Eco-products, a brand of US-based packaging and food services company Novolex, is partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers, a professional basketball team, as its official zero waste partner.

Award-winning Australian beverage brand Mother of Pearl Vodka has revealed plans to acquire Australia’s inaugural paper bottle machine from Frugalpac. This move aims to aid wines and spirits brands across Australasia and Southeast Asia in reducing their bottle carbon footprint by 84%. Mother of Pearl Vodka, known for its IWSC award-winning grape-based vodka sold in Frugal Bottles, has penned a letter of intent with Frugalpac to procure their Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine.

Avocados From Mexico announced the launch of its brand-new packaging, hitting the shelves this month in more than 300 supermarkets across Quebec and the Maritime provinces. This exclusive partnership with Sobeys (including the IGA, Marchés Tradition, Bonichoix, and other banner brands) brings a fresh look to the fruit aisle with a colourful package featuring the new avoglow colour, officially developed by Pantone.

Grupo Bimbo, the world's leading bakery company, has launched its 2023 annual report: "Behind our Actions." The document shows the progress of the business and the objectives of its Sustainability Strategy for 2030 and 2050. 

In recent years, the surge in restaurant take outs has brought about a significant increase in plastic waste from packaging materials such as bags, plastic boxes, and containers. This environmental concern has been amplified by celebrity nutritionist and lifestyle expert Luke Coutinho, who recently took to Instagram to urge food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy to switch to biodegradable containers.

An estimated 650 million metal aerosols are used in the UK each year, with over 80% of these used in the home. Upcoming reforms to packaging recycling in the UK, including a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, Simpler Recycling in England and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), present an opportunity for the metal packaging sector to redouble their efforts to push metal recycling rates even higher than they are today (the aluminium packaging recycling rate for 2023 was 68%.)

Schwan Cosmetics has showcased its newly launched eco-friendly mechanical lip liner at the Cosmoprof Asia 2023 trade show in Hong Kong. The new product combines a maximum-performance formula and active care ingredients with sustainability and eco-conscious design.

Drop-shaped tip
Dubbed “Power Up Your Pout”, the new refillable mechanical lip liner features exchangeable cartridges filled in with a peptide and jojoba oil-infused formulation and a unique, drop-shaped tip for an easy application.

NaviLens’ mission is to enhance the independence of individuals with visual impairments by improving their shopping experience and fostering a more inclusive society.  

Smartphone users can scan Accessible QR Codes with the free app, displaying information in large, clear text and audibly. This technology allows users to access crucial information including its location, ingredients and usage instructions. The codes can be detected at more than 12 times further than regular QR codes, at extreme angles and in all light conditions.