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DataLase, a global leader in laser printing solutions, has introduced a clear-to-white coating for plastic bottles. The new solution is claimed to provide an alternative to traditional labels, eliminating filmic and paper materials while delivering full label-equivalent functionality. The coating aims to enable brands to reduce packaging without compromising performance or
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CCL Label, a global leader in speciality label and packaging solutions, launched a sustainable product portfolio dedicated to the dairy market, in line with the goals of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This tailor-made portfolio aims to support dairy brands in transitioning to packaging that is designed for
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Lucozade producer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has invested USD 8.38 million (£6.3 million) in a major packaging redesign for Lucozade Energy bottles, aiming to significantly reduce plastic use and supporting the efficient recycling of its bottles. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just
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Taghleef Industries has introduced SHAPE360 TDSW, a new floatable white polyolefin-based shrink sleeve film designed to support improved recyclability in PET bottle packaging. The film is claimed to offer high opacity while maintaining the low-density characteristics necessary for effective recycling—properties that align with those of its clear counterpart, SHAPE360 TDS. The
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Coca-Cola FEMSA, one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola franchises, serves 270 million people with 134 beverage brands across Latin America. As demand for carbonated soft drinks grows, driven by shifting consumer trends among younger audiences and economic recovery, the company has enhanced productivity at its Jundiaí plant with the installation of
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It’s been about 20 years since Krones added the Sleevematic sleeve applicator to its portfolio – and now the company is celebrating a very special milestone: the 1,000th Sleevematic is currently being assembled at Krones’ Neutraubling plant. It is slated to be brought online at the Italian beverage maker Acqua Sant’Anna
Read moreA new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown. The adhesives used to stick labels onto plastic bottles and packaging often leave behind a detrimental residue that limits how the plastic can be
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The German adhesive specialist CPH, which has been developing and producing high-performance adhesives for beverage and food packaging since 1975, will now operate under the name “CPH Adhesives GmbH,” marking a new chapter in its nearly 50-year history. This change coincides with a comprehensive rebranding. The new name and brand identity
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Siegwerk, Multi-Plastics, and Tripack have collaborated on a new fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle for the English Mountain Spring Water Company, which will be showcased at Label Expo Americas 2024 from September 10-12 in Chicago, IL. This project, approved by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), reflects a collective focus
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Constantia Flexibles returned to the European Forum Alpbach this year, following a successful debut in 2023. The company took a leading role in shaping the conversation on sustainability and packaging, hosting an insightful content session titled “Unpacking the Role of Packaging & Circularity Towards a Climate Neutral Europe” on the afternoon
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It’s getting serious with PET recycling: According to the EU’s Directive on Single-Use Plastics, a recycled content of 25% should be achieved for single-use beverage bottles by 2025 and the bar is even raised to 65% for 2040. Reliable recycling processes that provide high-quality PET recycled material are a crucial prerequisite
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