Category: Packaging
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How will the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation affect exporters?
Prepared as part of the European Union’s efforts to reduce packaging waste and strengthen its circular economy objectives, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will become directly applicable in all EU Member States as of 12 August 2026. Adopted by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament on 19 December 2024…
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ReKrill: Plastic-like but fully fruit-based packages
At the Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, the premier international event dedicated to sustainable premium packaging, ReKrill, a patented next-generation biopolymer, was at the heart of Krill Design’s showcase. The brand presented a complete packaging solution: a jar and lid crafted entirely from orange peel-based ReKrill®️. Selected to compete for the LUXE PACK Green Award,…
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Köksan prefers Oerlikon Barmag for its polyester investment in China
Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE), has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, one of the leading PET producers in Türkiye, for a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production capacity of 400,000 tons per year. It is stated that this will accelerate the global expansion of the Köksan Group’s production capacity. It is announced that as…
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ANDRITZ to further strengthen in sustainable packaging with its new pilot line
International technology group ANDRITZ has inaugurated a new technical center in Montbonnot, France, dedicated to advancing solutions for dry molded fiber production. Dry molded fiber (DMF) production uses a nearly waterless process to convert cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for sustainable packaging. Based on its strategic partnership with the Swedish DMF pioneer PulPac, ANDRITZ is…
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Efficiency in packaging design increases with artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most invested technologies today, is increasing its use in packaging design. Brands that want to create more memorable works with minimum effort are integrating AI technologies into their entire design processes. AI applications that automate stages such as quality control and process automation allow designers to create attractive packaging…