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Production starts at Stora Enso’s Oulu Mill

David.PackagingSolutions

Feb 6
2 min

Production starts at Stora Enso’s Oulu Mill

Stora Enso has completed the conversion of its Oulu paper mill for production of packaging board. The pulp mill has been in production since mid January and the newly converted machine is in a start up phase. The project began in May 2019 following a decision to invest EUR350 million, and it was completed within the budget frame. The packaging machine will now be ramped up during the first quarter and is expected to reach its designed production capacity by the end of this ye

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Single minded

David.PackagingSolutions

Jan 28
2 min

Single minded

A new study from the European Paper Packaging Alliance reveals that in some circumstances, paper based single use packaging can have a better environmental impact than reusable packaging. A new life cycle assessment (LCA) study, conducted by engineering consultancy Ramboll for the European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA), demonstrates the significant environmental benefits of fibre based single use products compared to reuse systems, particularly in saving carbon emissions an

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Mondi to revolutionise shopping bag market with new kraft machine

David.PackagingSolutions

Jan 21
1 min

Mondi to revolutionise shopping bag market with new kraft machine

Mondi has started up its new speciality kraft papermachine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. The €67 million investment in the machine makes it Europe’s first dedicated papermachine for speciality kraft paper grades made out of fresh and recycled fibre for retail and online shopping bags. The papermachine will produce up to 130,000 tonnes of speciality kraft paper per year, meaning Mondi will have one of the largest product portfolios for consumer shopping bags in Euro

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New translucent barrier paper from Arjowiggins

David.PackagingSolutions

Nov 14, 2020
2 min

New translucent barrier paper from Arjowiggins

As part of its mission to help create a circular economy, Arjowiggins has launched Sylvicta – a new sustainable alternative to plastics in packaging. Sylvicta is a translucent, functional barrier paper that has been proven to preserve the quality of food and cosmetics just as well as conventional plastics – all the while ensuring limited impact on the environment. Testament to its sustainable properties, the paper is fully recyclable, compostable, marine degradable and made f

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The reusable paper bag, a better choice for the climate

David.PackagingSolutions

Nov 6, 2020
3 min

The reusable paper bag, a better choice for the climate

There are more and more reasons to replace the plastic Bag for Life with one in paper when you go shopping. BillerudKorsnäs and AB Group Packaging have launched the reusable paper bag, one of the world’s strongest paper bags now available in UK supermarkets. The secret behind the power of the reusable paper bag is the raw material called FibreForm. ‘RPET, fabric or PP reusable bags have long been available for consumers but can now be replaced by a reusable bag made of FibreF

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Spread a little support

David.PackagingSolutions

Oct 5, 2020
1 min

Spread a little support

What with Covid and the stresses and strains of modern living we all need a little support system sometimes, and looking back at an idea from 2018 we think it might be time to rekindle this little gem... For a limited time in Terminal C of Philadelphia Airport during the 2018 holiday season travellers could pick up a Popeyes 'Emotional Support' Fried Chicken Box. This box contained a three-piece Chicken Tender combo meal and had great packaging too! The boxes were designed b

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The circular economy is 58 million coffee cups better off thanks to Burberry and James Cropper.

David.PackagingSolutions

Oct 3, 2020
1 min

The circular economy is 58 million coffee cups better off thanks to Burberry and James Cropper.

London based global luxury brand Burberry is committed to building a more sustainable future so is adjusting its value chain to move towards a more circular business model. In partnership with James Cropper's CupCycling initiative they have recycled more than 58 million coffee cups into packaging for boxes and bags so far. The luxury brand has committed to ensuring all of its consumer packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. So far 40% of Burberry’s new paper

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Senso for all the senses

David.PackagingSolutions

Oct 3, 2020
1 min

Senso for all the senses

Senso is the latest perfume designed by CAIA Cosmetics, a female fronted and industry disruptive Swedish cosmetics company, set up by models Bianca Ingrosso & Vanessa Lindblad. Their new peach coloured Senso perfume box is wrapped with Munken Kristall 120gsm from Arctic Paper on the outside lid and tray, making it both beautiful and sustainable. The packaging is printed by Göteborgstryckeriet AB with white embossed foil stamping and debossing on the lid for a tactile and styl

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Balancing perfection and performance

David.PackagingSolutions

Oct 3, 2020
3 min

Balancing perfection and performance

Dantex Digital is offering short run perfection and high quality performance, as it announces its latest addition to the PicoJet range. Dantex Digital has recently announced the launch of PicoJet 254, a 10” (25 mm) print width UV digital label press. Offered as a five colour reel to reel UV system, the innovative PicoJet 254 can operate at a variety of speeds up to 75 metres per minute. The press is built for high volume printing capability offering production in excess of ei

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'Take it easy' with Grower and Favini

David.PackagingSolutions

Sep 9, 2020
1 min

'Take it easy' with Grower and Favini

Grower Cosmetics, a eco-brand based out of St Petersburg in Russia, produces small batches of skin care products based on hemp oil and natural ingredients. They needed packaging that could convey the brands natural identity and be produced in short print runs. Their eco-friendly seven-sided cylinder box allows the customer to unbox and see all the products at once. This simple but stylish packaging design sticks to understated earth tones and suggest you 'start chilling'. The

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Watch out, watch out, there's a Tomacho about

David.PackagingSolutions

Sep 9, 2020
2 min

Watch out, watch out, there's a Tomacho about

If you had to market tomatoes and package various different tomato based products, how would you make them stand out on the shelf? Well, when it comes to packaging design, innovation and storytelling, Backbone Branding agency didn’t hold back. In their latest packaging concept for 'Tomacho' tomato sauces, they've created an entire world of characters based around the brand name and the personalities tied to the product. The Armenian product and packaging design agency have ev

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Wipak are certainly not the (veggi) wurst

David.PackagingSolutions

Sep 8, 2020
1 min

Wipak are certainly not the (veggi) wurst

Wipak has won a sustainability award at a recent German Packaging Awards. Green Haven, an innovative packaging solution for veggi-wurst vegetarian sausages, was recognised in the Sustainability category for balancing recyclability with protection and production efficiency. The newly developed vacuum packaging is composed of two adhesive-free, unprinted PE films, forming a mono-material. It also supports Wipak’s invisible watermark barcode, Digimarc, which can be quickly scann

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Denmaur enters the carton board arena

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 30, 2020
2 min

Denmaur enters the carton board arena

Denmaur Paper Media has announced the launch of its carton board division after an agreement reached with Townsend Board. Townsend Board has been selling into the carton board sector for several years, and now Clive and Michael Townsend join the Denmaur group with an established customer base and a remit to develop the sales whilst working closely with Denmaur’s Print and Media divisions. Their appointment will also come with the addition of three new stock lines for the grou

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Redbreast takes flight

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 6, 2020
2 min

Redbreast takes flight

Redbreast is one of the world’s most celebrated Irish whiskeys, known for its traditional distilling approach based on the 'single pot still' method. Recently, GPA Luxury Packaging teamed up with the brand to develop premium packs for a range of their special whiskeys, including the Redbreast 21-Year-Old. The purpose of this new packaging project was to broaden appeal, and attract a new consumer base driven by curiosity, discovery and authenticity. The design house on the pro

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Easy to open boxes with Rippatape

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 6, 2020
2 min

Easy to open boxes with Rippatape

Adams Packaging, one of Poland's leading manufacturers of corrugated cardboard packaging, has selected Essentra Tapes’ Rippatape brand, to help it meet an increase in consumer demand for functional e-commerce packaging. Easy open and easy return boxes have seen significant growth and Adams Packaging was therefore seeking an effective solution to integrate tear tapes within its boxes. Essentra Tapes’ distributor in Poland, Paxton House, immediately helped Adams identify the co

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High spirits in the bath

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 6, 2020
1 min

High spirits in the bath

Creating distinction in the crowded luxury personal care market isn’t easy. Especially with bubble baths, a category known for creative packaging and established branding. That’s why Thymes turned to Berlin Packaging to deliver a packaging experience that truly creates brand and shelf distinction. Thymes specified that they wanted a package that conveys what awaits inside, mounds of luxurious bubbles enriched with conditioning humectant glycerin and revitalizing sakura and no

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A little taste

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

A little taste

Armenian design agency Backbone Branding chose to look to the natural world for inspiration when they created the packaging for the new line of jams and snacks for Beak Pick! Birds and fruits are fused together in the clean, characterful, modern packaging for this natural jam and fruit preserves line. Making it both stand out from the crowd and giving it a more up-to-date less-is-more approach to the consumption of sugary jams. The brand is all about being natural and modern,

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Antalis adds new Padpak Guardian to its on-demand cushioning solutions

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 3, 2020
2 min

Antalis adds new Padpak Guardian to its on-demand cushioning solutions

Antalis has extended its range of protective packaging solutions with the introduction of new PadPak Guardian from Ranpak, which brings together many of the benefits of other Ranpak converters into one, compact, fast and simple to use machine. PadPak Guardian is an in the box solution that, unlike other machines on the market, is able to convert both single and two-ply paper, offering businesses greater versatility from just one machine and providing an sustainable alternativ

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Recyclable moisture barrier coating for the food packaging industry

David.PackagingSolutions

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

Recyclable moisture barrier coating for the food packaging industry

Retail and consumer food packaging often relies on polyethylene or ‘wax’ coated paper and cardboard to resist moisture and seal out contaminants. The problem is that these packaging materials are much more difficult to re-pulp than regular uncoated paper and corrugated board and typically cannot be recycled through normal channels. To replace these environmentally problematic materials, Cortec Corporation has pioneered EcoShield Barrier Coating, an environmentally friendly al

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It's beginning to look a lot like...

David.PackagingSolutions

Jul 23, 2020
1 min

It's beginning to look a lot like...

It may well seem a little early in the year to be talking about Christmas, but last year's Alexir Prosecco handbag, containing the iconic Freixenet bottle and gold-wrapped chocolates, was a very successful project. It was challenging, as the contents of the handbag were heavy and fragile, making the carton engineering key from the outset. The luxury look and feel of the gift involved several premium print finishes including embossing, spot UV and foiling, and the handbag was

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