Supply chain worries picked up on RADAR
17 January 2022
FINAT’s industry analysis, RADAR, has picked up that supply chain distortions and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the industry's biggest worries
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Recycling study shows cartonboard’s role in the Circular Economy
12 January 2022
Study by Graz University of Technology shows paper and board fibres are much more durable than previously considered.
Mercian Labels to plant woodland
11 January 2022
Mercian Labels is set to team up with pupils from local schools to plant the Mercian Labels Community Woodland.
Eco Flexibles targets growth with appointment
6 January 2022
Lee Ralph strengthens senior team as new commercial and supply chain manager.
Hybrid announces green partnership
22 December 2021
Hybrid Software Group has teamed up with Ecologi, a platform that supports the funding of carbon offset projects.
Acucote introduces 25 new bio-based products
20 December 2021
Acucote has introduced a line of 25 USDA Certified Bio-based products
Iceland starts move to paper packaging
16 December 2021
Mondi is helping the frozen food retailer cut plastic use by as much as 80%.
Tesco deploys fully recyclable cheese packs
15 December 2021
Currently available across selected packs of Tesco grated cheese in stores nationwide, a full category launch is set to follow across the retailer’s own-brand grated…
Carbon Trust certification given to Asahi plates
10 November 2021
Asahi Photoproducts has received the PAS 2050 certification by the Carbon Trust for its AWP-DEF/DEW CleanPrint water-washable flexographic plates.
Evolution series to improve packaging recyclability
28 September 2021
Flint Group Narrow Web has released two UV-flexo coating products to improve the recyclability of shrink sleeves and pressure sensitive labels
Partners innovate with recyclable flexible packaging
9 September 2021
Work ongoing to replace non-recyclable high barrier multi-material packaging structures with mono-material alternatives designed for recycling.
Holmen Iggesund launches Bio E
3 September 2021
Next-gen bio-based barrier coating claimed to move these products, ‘a step closer to becoming completely fossil free.’
ProPrint gives Ocado apples a fresh look
3 September 2021
A cross-industry collaboration has delivered recyclable packaging that reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Water-based inks adopted by Arrow Film Converters
26 August 2021
Arrow Film Converters will be producing approximately 35% of all its printed films using water-based inks in an effort to help the environment and improve…
Color Label invests in refurbished FA-2500
9 June 2021
Color Label has made a sustainable choice by acquiring a fully refurbished, pre-owned Nilpeter FA-2500