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FlexiBag Reinforced - Mondi’s cost-effective next generation of recyclable packaging

The new solutions are ideal to protect a wide range of products thanks to their high barrier protection, improved mechanical properties, and customisability. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Mondi Group

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Diageo trials paper bottles for Baileys Irish Cream liqueur

Diageo, the maker of Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky, Don Julio tequila and Guinness, has tested the paper packaging of Baileys, the original Irish cream liqueur at a food festival in Barcelona ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Diageo

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New flexible and recyclable structures for food packaging materials

In 2022, global plastic production reached 400.3 million tons, a significant increase compared to previous years. In Europe, production was 56.42 million tons, representing 14% of the total, overall consumption was dominated by packaging sector (39%), followed by construction (23%) and automotive (8%). ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: ITENE

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ENZYCLE: A Paradigm Shift in Plastic Waste Management

According to a recent JRC study (Exploring the EU plastic value chain: a material flow analysis), around 19% of plastic waste was recycled in 2019 (4.5 megatonnes of recycled plastics were consumed), and it is estimated that this rate will be increased a 45% by 2025. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: ITENE

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Food packaging with barrier

Barrier properties are essential in packaging to maintain food quality and safety. Packaging systems with optimal barrier properties protect their contents against water vapor, gases, light, and aromatics, and ultimately against spoilage ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: ITENE

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Transfer metallization for the production of barrier coatings on paper and bioplastics

New barrier transfer technologies for fiber-based packaging. ( Read more... )

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Signs of recovery European labelstock demand at the end of 2023 after disappointing year

In the fourth quarter of 2023, labelstock demand in Europe increased by 2.1% compared to the same quarter in 2022. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: FINAT

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Investment project at Sappi Gratkorn is well on schedule

Sappi’s new Parade Label WS wet-glue label paper has been produced and converted successfully ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: SAPPI

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Choosing packaging materials that support climate and circularity

Due to regulatory, environmental and consumer demands, more producers than ever before are looking at their packaging and questioning how changes can be made to align with climate and circularity goals. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: UPM Raflatac

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Steel packaging exceeds EU 2025 recycling rate target with new calculation methodology

New independently verified figures published by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, show that steel packaging has already met its new EU recycling rate target for 2025, four years ahead of schedule. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: APEAL