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Cosmo Synthetic paper innovative brands compatible with diverse print media

02 May 2024
Komal Sharma

Pushing the boundaries of possibilities, Cosmo Synthetic Paper (CSP), an innovative vertical of Cosmo Films, is leading the pack in synthetic paper manufacturing, with a commitment to excellence and innovation. With a focus on durability, printability, and sustainability, Cosmo Synthetic Paper is announcing 8 brands to address the myriad requirements of the printing business and provide cutting-edge solutions.

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Macaron Boxes Will Elevate the Experience with Maintenance

01 May 2024
Corbin Spicer

Macaron treats are a delicate and delectable delight that stands out in sweet indulgences. These vibrant, savory treats have become famous for their visual appeal and deliciousness. Given the rising demand for macarons, it is impossible to overestimate the significance of packaging; Macaron Boxes are now a crucial part of delivering these delicious treats to customers in a way that maintains their freshness and amplifies their aesthetic appeal. Presentation is essential for desserts since it makes a lasting impact.

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Unilever partners with Be My Eyes for AI and QR assisted cooking for visually impaired

01 May 2024
PC Correspondent

By scanning the AQR code on the front-of-pack, shoppers can access the Be My Eyes app, connecting them to a volunteer for live cooking instructions or to a virtual AI-chat bot utilizing Chat GPT-4 capabilities to address recipe or cooking questions.

The FMCG giant will use the AQR codes to provide product information such as usage direction, recycling and ingredient information and nutritional value, interacting with standard smartphone accessibility through the Be My Eyes app to share information via audio description or displaying information in larger text.

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Esko partners with Packitoo on new automated packaging sales tool

01 May 2024
Grania Jain

Esko has announced a technology partnership with French startup Packitoo, with its market leading software ArtiosCAD, Automation Engine and Share & Approve integrated into the Packitoo HIPE web-to-pack solution.

The move sees Esko’s world-favorite structural design software, workflow automation and approval viewer powering the workflows for users of the HIPE digital sales tool.

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Ahlstrom achieves recyclability certification for food packaging papers

30 Apr 2024
Komal Sharma

Ahlstrom passes Western Michigan Recyclability Certification for several food packaging base papers that utilize Ahlstrom’s proprietary FluoroFree technology.

The range of FluoroFree products that have achieved recyclability certification are produced in Ahlstrom’s North American operations and are used in such applications as quick service restaurant packaging, pet food packaging, microwave popcorn, and confectionary, while also providing solutions for non-food packaging applications.

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India's food regulator wants you to stop packing food in newspapers to avoid health risks

30 Apr 2024
Grania Jain

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged both consumers and food vendors to stop using newspapers for packing, serving and storing food items. Expressing concern over the use of newspapers, FSSAI's CEO, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, highlighted significant health risks associated with this practice with an aim to alert all stakeholders.

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PE lining on paper cups can jeopardise the environment; here’s how to mitigate its side effects

29 Apr 2024
Komal Sharma

Paper cups are extensively used as an alternative to plastic cups, as the former are affordable, recyclable and can be broken down faster than plastic. However, most paper cups are coated with polyethylene (PE), making them non-biodegradable or non-compostable. PE lining is the most common method followed worldwide to prevent leakage in paper cups and make them more durable. Although PE coated cup papers are recyclable, recycling is time-consuming and needs special facilities, resulting in most PE-coated paper ending up in landfills and water bodies in countries with coastlines.

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Ahlstrom promotes plastic-free packaging by offering innovative paper tape solutions

27 Apr 2024
Grania Jain

There are approximately 30 billion square meters of packaging tape worldwide, and the numbers are growing with the expansion of e-commerce. The market is currently dominated by plastic tape, constituting 80% of all packaging tape. However, there exists a more sustainable alternative in the form of paper tape, which paves the way for a plastic-free future for packaging. Ahlstrom is a key player in the packaging tape industry and has excellent know-how in fiber-based solutions.

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