September 2018

The 'smart' packaging uses molecules containing snippets of DNA that specifically target E. coli. The technology also uses DNA that makes molecules shine with a fluorescent light, which won't appear until the molecules come into contact with the bacteria. The development involves a transparent, durable, and flexible sensing surface that generates a fluorescence signal in the presence of a specific target bacterium.

The Arcwise® concept, developed and patented by SCA, provided the opportunity to get an unique curved shaped packaging design. The innovative design was created by the Arcwise team at SCA in collaboration with Cepac and Hernö Gin.

Maria Åman, Head of Communications at Hernö Gin, said: “We take care in crafting our artisanal gin, distilling it in hand-hammered copper stills with hand-selected botanticals and for our gift pack we wanted craftsmanship to match.

Coconut rum drinks brand Malibu in the UK and Germany use NFC tags attached to 300,000 bottles to take part in a Malibu Games ‘Because Summer’ experience that lets them win prizes and share ‘summer moments’. 200,000 of the ‘connected bottles’ are being made available in the UK and a further 100,000 in Germany.

The new aseptic carton pack can be heated in a microwave, either in a vending machine, store, café, home or office.

‘Heat&Go’ offers protection to beverage products, and can be produced on existing SIG filling machines with a simple, one-time upgrade to enable it to run standard and aluminium-free material structures.