Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology company, has introduced new packaging across its printhead portfolio, reducing its plastic consumption by 1.2 tonnes per year.
A combination of new BOBST visionary technologies will bring unparalleled levels of automation and digital transformation to folding carton converters seeking greater agility and efficiency in die-cutting operations. Flatbed die-cutter, MASTERCUT 106 PER, together with the novel digital recipe management tool, TooLink, epitomize the new BOBST vision, unveiled in June, for an entirely connected packaging production system.
Chai Point currently has over 65 per cent of its 175 stores up and running with per store orders already touching the pre-Covid-19 levels as it has opened new avenues for ordering.
Pacakaging 360 has partnered with Ekonnect and Trayak to bring to the Indian Packaging Industry a virtual masterclass on Sustainable Packaging
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the parent company of many, many brands that we all use, is aiming for 100% recyclable packaging by 2030 — Downy, Bounce, Pampers, Tide, Gain, Gillette, Dawn dish detergent, Vicks vapor rub, and Mr. Clean are just some of the brands under P&G. Gian De Belder, Principal Scientist at P&G, said, “We are guided by the question: ‘How can we really make a difference in consumers’ lives where it matters the most?’”
Luxury packaging business, Delta Global, has created an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution for high-end fashion mystery box service, Heat.
CVS Pharmacy, the major USA pharmaceutical outlet, announced in July that it has developed Spoken Rx, a new feature of the company’s app that can read a specific type of label for patients with visual impairments and those who cannot read standard print labels.
Smart Plastic additives are inserted into the production process in very small percentages along with other standard ingredients. These additives transform the plastic into a powerful agent that is highly effective against salmonella, listeria, E.coli, MRSA, and dozens of commons dangerous organisms.
The growth of e-commerce has generated significant demand for sustainable packaging options, as both consumers and e-retailers look to increase the recyclability of their packaging. This curbside recyclable padded paper mailer is a sustainable alternative to non-recyclable dual material packaging.
With fashion and beauty (as well as its packaging) still largely sitting within the ‘disposable’ goods section, communicating your message is key to still being ‘buyable’. Whether it is stamps of approval from environmental organisations, minimising internal packaging ‘fillers’ or simply educating the consumer with a ‘re-use me’ message – there is plenty that can be done say’s Robert Lockyer of Delta Global.
etra Pak and Dabur (makers of Juice Brand Real) have partnered to bring a unique packaging material effect Tetra Pak® Craft to India, with the launch of Low Calorie range under Real Activ. Tetra Pak® Craft gives the package a natural look of bare paperboard with wood fibres and helps food and beverage brands bring out the ‘naturalness’ of their product and gain high on-shelf differentiation. This is the first time that Tetra Pak® Craft is being introduced in India.
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced availability of a new light blocking additive technology for PET dairy packaging as an addition to its existing portfolio of ColorMatrix™ Lactra™ light blocking additive concentrates. This new additive technology helps customers’ packaging products to comply with new titanium dioxide (TiO2) restrictions in Europe under the EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC.
