DuPont celebrated the silver anniversary of its global packaging awards program Thurs. night, May 16, granting top honors to U.K.-based design firm pi 3 for AidPod, which delivers life-saving medicine
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HP has announced a record-breaking, long-run production of personalized labels on HP Indigo WS6000 series Digital Presses for Coca-Cola’s biggest-ever personalized brand campaign. The campaign, Share a Coca-Cola, was launched
The first Active substances designed for use with various applications in food contact materials have been given the go ahead by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). In an announcement at the beginning of April
Rexam, the global beverage can makers, has announced the official launch of Thermochromic printed ends and Photochromic ink. The company says it is the first in the market to offer Thermochromic printed ends
Ripening fruit, vegetables, and flowersrelease ethylene, which works as a plant hormone. Ethylene accelerates ripening, so other unripened fruit also begins to ripen—fruit and vegetables quickly spoil and flowers wilt. Japanese
DSM has filed a patent for a packaging material for food, feed and agricultural products to increase shelf life. The company says the material is capable of breathing at a rate that maintains a desired
Fonterra Brands of New Zealand has announced the launch of its new 100% LightProof milk bottledesigned to provide the best tasting milk. The recyclable carton is made of triple-layer high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic with
Linerless pressure-sensitive labels are enjoying a resurgence of interest today in a packaging marketplace that is characterized by cost and environmental pressures. The publication of The Linerless Label Market 2013
A new transparent matt barrier film from Amcor, Matt Ceramis is said to be ideally suited to products requiring a luxurious silky touch and non-reflective appearance of a matt film,
Novelis has launched ‘evercan’, a new aluminium body sheet specifically designed for beverage cans, comprising a minimum of 90% recycled material. According to the US-based company – the global leader
The proportion of local authorities in the UK collecting beverage cartons at the kerbside for recycling has reached the “landmark” level of 50%, according to the Alliance for Beverage Cartons
RPC Barrier Containers has created a custom packaging solution for French foods firm Soulie Restauration, imparting the products with a premium look and long shelf life. The 600ml oval tubs
Opportunities to recycle beverage cartons in the UK continue to increase, as the proportion of local authorities collecting them from the kerbside has reached 50%, according to the latest figures
Sirane has said it is already working on projects to help Courtauld 3 become a reality and meet food waste targets. The signatories of Courtauld 3, launched last week, are
Erapa’s Crima wrapping machine combines the characteristics of a manual/semi-automatic flow wrapper and form fill and seal machine in one unique, compact package. The ability to be adjusted through horizontal
Mosko Packaging Brand Presents Novarroz Oriente Natura Rice Mosko Packaging Brands consists of a team exclusively assigned to labeling and packaging design essentially for the large distribution chains. Ruled by
MAS designed a new tea concept. The most innovative of this idea is the convenience of the tea bag, relieving the customer of practical issues. The challenge was to find
Epura® new image. After an important creative process, the bottled water brand epura® launches its new image through a fresher, innovative and modern label redesign. Starbrands, a mexican image &
Studio h has created a new brand identity and packaging design for Jaf Tea, a family owned company and one of the largest exporters of tea in Sri Lanka since
Mr Filbert’s is a snack brand that offers high quality nuts, made according with different and unique world recipes. The old packaging didn’t show the quality of the product, and
Ulma Packaging has launched a wash down version of its Flow-Vac system to meet the demands of the fresh products industry. The Flow-Vac 35 wash down version is designed to
Label producer Abbey Labels has announced that it has installed its first digital label press from Xeikon The team at Abbey had been researching the market for some time prior
Thermoforming and packaging kit supplier Illig has opened a new office in Yaxley. The new Yaxley premise is located in
Generous, a new bakery based in Brussels chose Bowling Brussels to do the packaging design and Jens Claessens as the
Belvoir Fruit Farms, the UK premium soft drinks producer, is launching its Elderflower pressé and Raspberry Lemonade in a 250ml
Novelis has produced a new high-recycled content aluminium sheet designed for the beverage can market. According to the aluminium rolling
Osborne Pike has assisted Dutch brand Appley Goodness as it drives into the UK market. The design agency was tasked
Rigid plastics firm Sharpak has warned that packaging must be traceable to rebuild confidence throughout the international food supply chain.
Chesapeake Limerick is currently commissioning a package of technotrans press ancillaries following the recent installation of a Komori GLX 740RP
A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the firm’s president and
UK dairy producer Arla Foods has updated its Lurpak Spreadables butter products with metallized paper labeling from AR Metallizing, giving
Carton specialist Chesapeake is set to press ahead with its environmental initiatives for 2013 after claiming success on its aims
The director of a new documentary on waste, Candida Brady, exclusively talks to Philip Chadwick on global challenges, the film’s
Greenpeace has targeted Coca-Cola’s Australian distributor for its opposition to a container deposit recycling scheme with a graphic television commercial
Smurfit Kappa bag-in-box will showcase its complete range of new and modern flexible packaging, the Pouch-Up®, at the London International Wine
The Reusable Packaging Assoc. is accepting submissions for its second annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The award is designed
Vegetable canner Bonduelle has partnered with packaging firm Ardagh Group on new cans said to offer increased sustainability as well
Designed by Senyor Estudi, Spain. Designers: Lluís Serra & Mireia Sais The Terra Alta region has experienced the passage of numerous cultures.
Designed by TBWA Barcelona, Spain. Creative Director: Roger Cano Creative Team: Enrique “DELOS” Arcos, Nuria Madrid, Ferran Mestre. Artwork: Marta Pau Acount
Identity & Packaging design for Terrone, the only Third Wave – speciality coffee – Italian coffee roaster & shop in
Gaia is one of the most important producer of sauces in Italy. Its selection includes an impressively huge range of
threebrand unveil packaging design for new artisan craft beer Creative branding design agency, threebrand, has unveiled its packaging design for
For ethical-hungry consumers, ingredients are not enough to make food sustainable – packaging must be green, too. Dubbed “greenwrapping”, the
LaserLock Technologies Inc. has filed a provisional patent application for a covert marking system based on multiple latent characteristics, which
Wolfertschwenden, 7th May 2013 – MULTIVAC made it very clear at IFFA 2013, which took place at the beginning of
Paper embedded with RFID tags has been developed by researchers at North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, which could be
It’s a known fact that constituents of any adhesive applied to labels can migrate through food packaging. Self-adhesive materials specialist
Innovative new packaging capable of absorbing carbon dioxide emissions and being recycled post-consumer use has been re-launched in the UK.
EU imposes a new anti-dumping duty on all pallet trucks, manufactured in China Buy Danish quality! The price difference between
Spanish Chocolates Santa María has switched the packaging of its high quality instant cocoa from cardboard to a plastic container
Packaging format plays an important role in consumer choice when it comes to Iberian dry-cured ham according to a conjoint
300ml multilayer bottles from RPC Containers Corby’s Hercules range have been selected by Swiss specialist in condiments and sauces Reitzel for a new
The new larger drinking cup from KLIX, the UK’s number one in-cup vending solution, is the result of the close working
RPC Barrier Containers has developed a long shelf life ambient packaging solution for a range of ready meals produced by French
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