Researchers from the University of Maine, US, developed a water-, oil-, and grease-resistant coating made from edible fungus.The film can be applied to materials like paper, denim, felt, and wood, showing potential for wrapping and cup coating applications.The team aims to optimize flexibility and scale production using existing systems.The team created a film that blocks water, oil, and grease. I
Whisky by-products and fungi have been used to create compostable packaging tipped as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.Arbikie Distillery in Montrose, Angus, partnered with academics to use mycelium, the root structure of fungi, and distillery by-products such as spent grain.The project, MycoPack, is a collaboration between distillers and academics at Edinburgh Napier University and the Univ
Metis plums are naturally bred from a cross-pollination between selected apricot pollen and plum blooms. The varieties are expertly crossed with plum trees to produce the distinctively vibrant and flavourful fruits in the Metis range. With a commitment to biodiversity and respect to nature, the growers sustainability values extend from orchard to shelf with its use of LinerlessLid and punnet packa
Highlights include debut of voice-activated troubleshooting on companys Cutit! EVO automated void reduction machine, as well as personalized on-demand box printing with the Printit! solution.Ranpak Holdings Corp. (Ranpak) (NYSE: PACK), a global leader of sustainable paper-based automated packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, will exhibit its latest advancements in automa
Just weeks after announcing its Silver Medal, Siegwerks sustainability efforts have been rewarded with Gold. With the new status, the company now ranks among the top 5% of all EcoVadis-rated companies worldwide. Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, marking a new milestone in
FlexiTubes, the packaging tubes business of UFlex Limited, Indias largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, will be showcasing an advanced portfolio for the beauty and personal care industry at the 29th edition of Beautyworld Middle East, scheduled from October 2729, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.This year, FlexiTubes will present a product range that balances sustain
eProductivity Software (ePS) and ECO3 are proud to announce the launch of ECONNECT 25, an exclusive new series of international roadshows designed to help print businesses build the workforce of the future and harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence.The first event will take place on 1718 March 2025 at Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham, UK. This two-day conference is free t
IPAMA is proud to announce the second edition of IntraPac India 2025, a premier exhibition dedicated to Packaging and Processing. The event will take place from December 1013, 2025, at the India Expo Centre Ltd; Greater Noida, Delhi/NCR, India.Following the resounding success of the inaugural edition 2024, showcased turnout of 175 exhibitors attracted 13,065 nos. business visitors on 10,335 sqm of
When you walk down the snack aisle, you might not consciously notice it, but the shape of the package, especially whether its corners are sharp or rounded, can make a real difference. Rounded corners convey approachability, softness, and comfort. And for snack brands that want a pick me up feel, that matters.Why do rounded corners feel friendlier?Psychologists and design experts point to evolution
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