A packaged product is an integrated whole comprised of two components: product and package. Product liability suits can target the packaging even when no claims are leveled against the associated product. The rationale is that...

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, released its annual Sustainability Report with the aim of affecting positive change and is focused on three transformational areas including plastic waste,...

Chat with us at the FTA Fall Conference! See and learn about the newest package printing and converting technologies and solutions at FTA's Virtual Exhibit, part of Virtual Fall Conference 2020. Talk to Eaglewood...

LyondellBasell is to increase its production of recycled and renewable-based polymers by 2030 as part of a raft of new sustainability targets unveiled by the firm on Monday. A sustainability review has led to new...

Wikoff Color is proud to introduce Wikoff Technical Solutions, formerly known as the Technical Service Group. The name change follows an expansion of services and support offered to the printing and converting industry. Beau Snider,...

Citing worldwide changes in the recycling industry and a reduction in demand for some types of materials, the city of Long Beach announced Thursday it will no longer accept some plastics and cartons in its...

Coveris announces the acquisition of HLB|SFV, a previously family owned company focused on the manufacturing and sale of various shapes of paper bags but also paper-based flexibles on reels. HLB|SFV is offering the largest high-quality...

Amcor, a leading global developer and producer of responsible packaging, has received prequalification to carry How2Recycle’s® store drop-off label on consumer packaging for a variety of barrier and non-barrier specs in the AmPrima™ PE Plus...

As confusion over recyclable packaging design grow, OPRL is launching a new UK Certification scheme – Certified As Recyclable – to provide thoroughly evaluated and tested recyclability assessments. It is initially available for rigid and...

The days appear to be numbered for plastic bags in the Garden State. State lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would limit the use of single-use plastic bags, paper bags, plastic straws and polystyrene...

Plastic pollution is a massive problem: more than a billion tons of plastic waste will end up in oceans or in landfill by 2040. The beauty industry is one of many contributors to plastic waste,...

Since it was founded in 1969 in Verona by Giulio Storace, through a combination of vision and innovation, Fotolito Veneta has grown to become one of the leading packaging businesses in Italy – though it...

The Ohio House on Wednesday passed a bill blocking Cuyahoga County and other local governments from banning plastic bags and other single-user containers, sending the the measure to Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk for his signature....

MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) continues its commitment to providing industry-leading technical support capabilities with the addition of SightCall visual assistance platform. SightCall integrates with MacDermid’s Salesforce platform and is a state-of-the-art, interactive tool for virtual...

ProAmpac, the flexible packaging leader, announced the release of their pioneering ProActive Compostable package designed in collaboration with Metropolitan Tea. “Collaborating with Metropolitan Tea to develop a compostable package designed to meet the unique requirements...

Michelman invites new and returning visitors to explore its recently updated website, which highlights the company's portfolio of industry-leading sustainable solutions, strong community involvement, and 70-year legacy of collaborative innovation.

The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to announce that registration for the FPA 2020 Virtual Fall Executive Conference is now open. FPA’s upcoming conference is moving to a digital format and has been split into...

Fedrigoni Group, an Italian manufacturer of papers for packaging and graphics, as well as self-adhesive labelling products, has appointed Luca Zerbini as new managing director of its paper and security division. The choice of Luca...

Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals S.A.S. (TIESC), a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed a whole new range of Lioplax® black plastic masterbatch for near-infrared (NIR) sorting and subsequent material recovery. The new...

Direct mail is an incredible marketing tool especially in this extremely competitive environment, says Kenmore Envelope Company, and they have the statistics, personnel, and equipment to back it up. As the premier leader in high-end...

Massillon, Ohio-based flexible and protective packaging maker Polymer Packaging Inc. is expanding with a three-phase investment in machine purchases and a physical plant expansion due to heightened blown demand from new and existing customers. The...

Barrier properties in paper packaging have come on significantly in recent years – so much so that some would argue they can now equal plastics when it comes to product protection. But can they really...

A white paper from private-brand consultant Daymon lists five ways private brands and retailers can prepare to address the fundamental shifts in consumer shopping and spending behaviors that have resulted from COVID-19. While Daymon gathered...

BanaBag®, is the innovative and 100% sustainable product that Smurfit Kappa offers to banana producers across the region. It is a unique solution for organic producers, because it protects the fruit and reduces the overheating...

As a leading developer of integrated software solutions, Esko has been investing in not just R&D but also customer research to further innovate trapping technology, looking to deliver to the industry better tools to achieve...

Scientex Bhd's ambitious plans to enhance its capacity and capabilities for the manufacturing segment is expected to boost earnings for the company in the near future. Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd analyst Brian Yeoh said...

Sustainability is a concern for governments, businesses and people worldwide. According to studies conducted by global business houses, 39% of consumers check for beverage packaging’s environmental information before buying, and 66% of consumers avoid a...

According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is the area of automation technology with the greatest capacity for expansion. This technology can optimize individual processes and functions...