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SABIC and Plastic Energy set to start construction of pioneering advanced recycling unit to increase production of certified circular polymers
08 February, 2021
SABIC and Plastic Energy set to start construction of pioneering advanced recycling unit to increase production of certified circular polymers

Roland DG Launches VersaUV LEC2 Roll-to-Roll Printer/Cutters and S-Series Flatbed Range
08 February, 2021
Roland DG Launches VersaUV LEC2 Roll-to-Roll Printer/Cutters and S-Series Flatbed Range

Precise separation and safe transport of PCB
08 February, 2021
Precise separation and safe transport of PCB

Green Packaging Showroom: EB Solutions for Sustainable and Recyclable Flexible Packaging
04 February, 2021
The online event will be held on the 2nd of March at the Comexi facilities, with the collaboration of SP Group, Elif, Chemosvit, Amcor, Vishal, ESI, Sun Chemical, INX International, Dow, ExxonMobil, and Toray

PACKAGING ELECT
27 January, 2021
Brand owners know that in order to get the attention of the hurried and marketing message blasé consumer that they must pull out all of the stops. Product refreshers and new product launches can stimulate interest, make sales and keep shareholders happy. Bringing to market new or revamped, enhanced or improved products does not always go to plan and it can be a costly affair. A new product may seem innovative with everyone on the board, in the marketing department and on the production team certain that its just what the market needs and that consumers will purchase it in droves – but of course sometimes they don’t. For whatever reason, it may simply be that the timing is wrong or that consumers thought it was too expensive or even surprisingly that it wasn’t expensive enough. For some items, perfumery for example: is an aspirational focused product, if it’s too affordable consumers will avoid purchasing it.

New Plastics Economy Initiative
25 January, 2021
The New Plastics Economy Initiative, from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has been at the heart of initiatives to improve plastic recycling so that it does not end up in the oceans or as landfill. Abi Millar talks to Sander Defruyt, lead of the New Plastics Economy Initiative, about what is being done to bring companies towards a truly circular economy, even as the Covid-19 pandemic increases use of single-use plastics.

Time for online to shine
25 January, 2021
E-commerce is fast reaching parity with traditional retail models, and it won’t long before the majority of our shopping takes place online. What does this mean for packaging? Ruediger Hagedorn from the Consumer Goods Forum tells Abi Millar what kinds of special considerations apply.

CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE AUTHORISED FOR USE BY GRAVURE PRINTERS
25 January, 2021
Intergraf welcomes the adoption by the European Commission on 18 December 2020 of the authorisation for the continuous use of chromium trioxide. To support gravure printing companies’ adaption to the new procedures, we have published a Guide to the Authorisation of Chromium Trioxide Use for Gravure Printers.

Trends 2021: It’s all about Connection!
25 January, 2021
CCL Label is introducing an update of their connected packaging label and sleeve technology. The “browser-based” version renders the installation of any extra app on the user’s phone unnecessary, making packaging interaction even more user-friendly and efficient.

Mondi set to revolutionise European paper-based shopping bag market with start-up of new speciality kraft paper machine
25 January, 2021
Mondi’s new paper machine at its Czech mill in Štětí is dedicated to producing 100% recyclable speciality kraft paper for shopping bags using a combination of fresh and recycled fibres to prioritise sustainability without compromising on strength• The €67 million investment responds to growing consumer preference and legislative change to reduce plastic waste and demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting the circular economy• This new paper machine for shopping bags broadens Mondi’s leading portfolio, placing the group at the forefront of European kraft paper production

Ghent Workgroup launches new survey to gather information about the Packaging Market Segment.
25 January, 2021
Ghent Workgroup launches new survey to gather information about the Packaging Market Segment.

NEW WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CLEANS UP AT INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING COMPANY
25 January, 2021
NEW WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CLEANS UP AT INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING COMPANY

New study shows that paper-based single-use packaging can have a better environmental impact than reusable packaging
25 January, 2021
New study shows that paper-based single-use packaging can have a better environmental impact than reusable packaging

BOREALIS AND TOMRA OPEN STATE-OF-THE-ART PLANT FOR POST-CONSUMER PLASTIC WASTE SORTING AND ADVANCED MECHANICAL RECYCLING
25 January, 2021
Demo plant sorts post-consumer plastic waste and will produce ready-for-market fully formulated polymer pelletsBrand owners and converters will be able to access material for qualification and market validation in early 2021EverMinds in action: Pioneering collaboration brings together expertise vital to advancing the circular economy

Sleever’s LDPET rewarded for its contribution to the circular economy.
25 January, 2021
Sleever’s LDPET rewarded for its contribution to the circular economy.

Accraply introduces Sirius MK6, a compact, efficient pressure-sensitive labeler
25 January, 2021
Accraply introduces Sirius MK6, a compact, efficient pressure-sensitive labeler

AMETEK MOCON LAUNCHES NEW GERMAN AND CHINESE WEBSITES
25 January, 2021
AMETEK MOCON LAUNCHES NEW GERMAN AND CHINESE WEBSITES

TRESU XL5i G3: Building up a new pressure for sensitive and special coatings
20 January, 2021
Kolding, Denmark, 18 January 2021: The new TRESU XL5i G3 peristaltic coating circulator ensures precisely regulated and stable flow for uncontaminated coating with sensitive or special aqueous or UV coatings for all printing applications.

Paper/Paperboard Printing For Ready Meal Sleeves
15 January, 2021
Not so many years ago most frozen and chilled food products were marketed as bulk-buy purchases for families with children and with at least one, but probably both partners going out to work. For families keeping a careful check on spending, and with little time available to spend shopping, frozen foods bought in bulk often from a limited number of specialist frozen food outlets or shopping clubs was an attractive proposition. Stocking up with bulk bought food in theory meant that shoppers would not have to make so many food stop shopping trips. The maths, at that time flagged up cost savings, the result, so marketing professionals concluded was a better awareness of the brand and product being marketed and satisfied consumers that would continue to make repeat purchases.

Lockdown brings labels into the light
11 January, 2021
Consumer interest in product labelling has grown sharply in recent years, particularly when it comes to the food and beverage market. Producers are required to include more health-related information, as well as highlighting allergens and showing whether a product is suitable for certain types of diet – whether vegan, vegetarian on gluten-free. As consumers spend more time poring over labels, Jim Banks speaks to CCL about the impact on labelling companies.