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INX International announces can design contest

GraniaJain

May

/ 2025

Now in its sixth year, the Colored by INX Can Design Contest recognizes can design creativity.

All entries for consideration must include the submission form, electronic design and actual printed can and be postmarked no later than April 28. Any commercial can design using at least one color from the INX Color Catalog from before January 1, 2025, is eligible to win.

Jeanie Morris, the INX marketing and promotions manager in charge of the Colored by INX Can Design Contest, said the amount of interest and number of entries continues to grow each year.

Reike introduced anti-counterfeit solution for plastic pails IMF5 Inmold FLEXSPOUT

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Komal Sharma

January

/ 2023

Reike introduced anti-counterfeit solution for plastic pails IMF5 Inmold FLEXSPOUT

Counterfeiting and product piracy rank among the growing challenges of our increasingly interlinked global economy. Product fraud is a real issue for manufacturers not only due to lost sales, but also because of the damage done to their brand’s image caused by the poor quality of replicates. Rieke, a TriMas Packaging brand, recently launched its IMF-5 In-Mold FLEXSPOUT tamper-evident closure for plastic pails to provide its customers with enhanced product and brand protection.

New York State DEC Updates Hazardous Packaging Act to Include Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging

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GraniaJain

January

/ 2023

New York State DEC Updates Hazardous Packaging Act to Include Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging

PFAS are a diverse family of synthetic chemicals that are used in the manufacturing of every day products with anti-stain, water, grease, oil and/or dirt-repelling properties. These products include fast food containers, microwave popcorn bags, paper wrappers such as those for sandwiches and butter, and many others. The PFAS in Food Packaging Law, an update to the New York State Hazardous Packaging Act, will take effect on December 31, 2022. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be testing for PFAS in food packaging beginning in 2023 in New York State.

BBDO Guerrero Creates an Open Source Dissolvable Shampoo Bottle

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GraniaJain

January

/ 2023

BBDO Guerrero Creates an Open Source Dissolvable Shampoo Bottle

Personal care products like shampoo come in liquid form, primarily for convenience. Rather than expect a consumer to spend a few moments lathering up a dry or solid cleanser, manufacturers offer shampoo or soap in liquid form.

Nexus Circular Secures $150 Million to Accelerate Momentum of Advanced Recycling Solution for Plastics

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GraniaJain

January

/ 2023

Nexus Circular Secures $150 Million to Accelerate Momentum of Advanced Recycling Solution for Plastics

Nexus announced it has agreed to terms for an equity raise of $150 million. Cox Enterprises, focused on building the world's most innovative businesses in cleantech and environmental sustainability, led the round and will become the majority owner. These funds will support efforts to deliver on recycled-plastic commitments by accelerating the expansion of Nexus Circular's market-leading advanced recycling process.

People spot 'genius' hidden function inside Terry's chocolate orange packaging

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GraniaJain

January

/ 2023

People spot 'genius' hidden function inside Terry's chocolate orange packaging

People are just realising a 'genius' hidden function inside Terry's chocolate orange.

While fans of the product may assume that they know the sweet treat back to front, the new discovery of a hidden function has left people floored, reports the Mirror.

Taking to TikTok, Neil Adams - who boasts more than 2,600 followers on his account @michael_adams1138 - shared a video of him demonstrating the handy feature first-hand. Posting the clip to the popular video-streaming service, Neil left people gobsmacked with his clip, which has raked in over 338,000 views since posting.

Breitsamer Honig witches from PAPERCUP TO GLAS JAR

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Komal Sharma

January

/ 2023

Breitsamer Honig witches from PAPERCUP TO GLAS JAR

A NEARLY PERFECT PACKAGING

Breitsamer' organic honeys in paper cups have numerous advantages: they can be recycled, they are made from renewable raw materials, they are climate-neutral and they protect the valuable honey optimally from light.

Nevertheless, there is unfortunately a crucial point where the paper packaging is not yet 100% convincing: in some cases the honey dries out, causing it to lose its liquid or creamy consistency.

Breisamer Honig announces flip-top closure to replace screw cap of honey jars and lessen stickiness

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Komal Sharma

January

/ 2023

Breisamer Honig announces flip-top closure to replace screw cap of honey jars and lessen stickiness

The sticking of honey Although it’s a sign of its naturalness, it can lead to subdued mood at the breakfast table. To make sticky jars a thing of the past, Breisamer Honig have developed a specific flip cover. With its functional design and some special features, nothing stands in the way of full honey enjoyment.

AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste

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Komal Sharma

January

/ 2023

AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste

Converting biological waste into resources is one of the keys of the circular economy, and the main objective of the European WaysTUP! Project, financed by the Horizon H2020 programme, is working on different lines of research to establish new value chains for the use of urban biowaste. Within the framework of this project, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has produced a plastic film from used coffee grounds, thus transforming waste into a source of high-value products.

Ramyeon maker to adopt water-soluble ink-based eco-friendly packaging

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January

/ 2023

Ramyeon maker to adopt water-soluble ink-based eco-friendly packaging

South Korea with an annual average instant noodle consumption of some 3.7 billion units is a heaven for Ramyeon lovers. The most popular kind of Ramyeon in 2022 is "Shinramyun" (9.8 percent) made by food ingredient maker Nongshim. Ottogi's bestseller "Jin ramen" (9.33 percent) was ranked sixth on South Korea's instant noodle popularity chart in 2022, according to pollster Nielsen IQ Korea.

Omnichannel Packaging and Dispensing Solutions

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Komal Sharma

January

/ 2023

Omnichannel Packaging and Dispensing Solutions

Aptar Beauty and Home is a leading provider of e-commerce capable and sustainable packaging solutions for all distribution channels.

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INX International announces can design contest

Reike introduced anti-counterfeit solution for plastic pails IMF5 Inmold FLEXSPOUT

New York State DEC Updates Hazardous Packaging Act to Include Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging

BBDO Guerrero Creates an Open Source Dissolvable Shampoo Bottle

Nexus Circular Secures $150 Million to Accelerate Momentum of Advanced Recycling Solution for Plastics

People spot 'genius' hidden function inside Terry's chocolate orange packaging

Breitsamer Honig witches from PAPERCUP TO GLAS JAR

A NEARLY PERFECT PACKAGING

Breisamer Honig announces flip-top closure to replace screw cap of honey jars and lessen stickiness

AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste

Ramyeon maker to adopt water-soluble ink-based eco-friendly packaging

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