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VTT develops transparent cellulose film to replace traditional plastic in food packaging

VTT is piloting a new transparent cellulose film that reduces microplastic. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: VTT

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FINAT expresses concern about negative list in draft Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation

FINAT expressed their concern on the plans of the European Commission to include a negative list of packaging characteristics as part of their revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: FINAT

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Fedrigoni acquires the Spanish company Guarro Casas, specialised in premium papers for binding and luxury packaging

The operation falls within the Fedrigoni Group’s strategy to reinforce its presence in premium papers for the luxury packaging market, in which it is already the reference global player. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Fedrigoni

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Silk & wood share lightweight & the quality perception

The concept of luxury has changed in the recent years, and now there is more emphasis on sustainability and the impact it has on the environment. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Pujolasos

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Strengthening expertise in innovative surface technologies

Henkel acquires advanced materials start-up NBD Nanotechnologies Inc. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Henkel

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From plastic to paper: Fedrigoni launches Materia Viva Metamorphosis, the sustainable plastic-free revolution

The Group Leader in the manufacture of specialty papers and self-adhesive materials adds a new element to its commitment to the circular economy: multi-use paper solutions for industries ranging from fashion and food to personal care. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Fedrigoni

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UPM Raflatac unveils new Global Digital Label Material Swatchbook for Wine, Spirits and Beverage

This new tool allows designers to bring the designs to life by downloading high-definition images and utilizing the selected label material in their preferred design software ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: UPM Raflatac

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Pujolasos launches P-Refill

P-Refill is the new versatile and sustainable innovation. A wooden container with a disposable plastic interior that is ready to be recycled. P-Refill is topped with one of our patented caps, Woodle or Woon, according to the needs of the project. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Pujolasos

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Ball Corporation Launches New, Low Carbon Footprint Aluminum Aerosol Can

Ball’s most sustainable aluminum aerosol can yet is made with up to 50% recycled content and will be available to customers around the world. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Ball

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New adhesive for biodegradable label stock: Incomparable composting

New adhesive 62E makes it easy to produce labels that combine assured compostability with excellent migration values. Following the latest round of certifications to standard EN 13432, the adhesives 62E and 62N have increased the number of HERMA self-adhesive materials bearing the seedling logo to four. ( Read more... )

CATEGORY: Packaging materials BRAND: Herma