Masterpress, a European provider of high-quality label and packaging solutions, is strengthening its role in the transition to fully recyclable packaging by actively participating in BeFORE – Barrier for Recycling, an EU-funded research initiative under the 37th CORNET programme. The BeFORE consortium brings together partners from Belgium, Germany and Poland, including industrial companies, research institutions […]
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Innoform Coaching eGbR will transfer its business to the newly founded Innoform Coaching GmbH on 1 January 2026. With this step, the company is setting the course for sustainable growth, further development and a long-term strategy in the field of flexible packaging. The managing directors of Innoform Coaching GmbH are Karsten Schröder and Julian Thielen, […]
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the European Commission’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which confirms – more clearly than ever – that biobased plastics are a strategic pillar of Europe’s future industrial base. Additionally, the revised Strategy recognises the sector as a lead market in the transition away from fossil-based materials, acknowledging its potential to scale up the […]
Registration is now open for the 4th Global Flexible Packaging Executive Forum at interpack. Following the great success of previous editions, the 4th Global Flexible Packaging Executive Forum, organised by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) and hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, will take place on 8 May 2026 as part of interpack 2026. Meeting point for decision-makers […]
Good packaging design on paperboard begins at the design stage. It is the graphic designer in partnership with the marketing team and a variety of packaging technologists and other partners that put shape, colour and graphics into context. Success, make or break, is often down to the converter. A good design is one that takes […]
Glitter has been criticised in recent years for its contribution to microplastic pollution in our oceans and soil. A report by ECHA (2020) suggests that 42,000 tonnes of intentionally present microplastics are released into the environment annually. The vast scale of the issue has led to a ban which came into effect on 17 October […]