Folding carton producer KennedySmith Press has taken a significant step into digital printing by installing its first digital press, the Xeikon CX500, to complement its existing B1 litho presses.

According to company director Michiel Molenaar, a detailed productivity review revealed that smaller-format jobs being printed multi-up on B1 litho equipment were inefficient — requiring more time for make-ready than for actual printing, ultimately reducing profitability.

The team of scientists announced that the paper is so clear that juice and other drinks in cartons made from the novel material will be visible from the outside.

Derived from plants, the material is decomposable by microorganisms and is thereby expected to be a substitute for plastic containers at some point.

The see-through paper is flexible and bends easily. Its durability, even when wet, allows the material to be processed into a range of shapes, inclusive of cups and straws.

In a bold step toward transforming the home and personal care packaging landscape, Elopak and Kompak Nederland BV have officially launched a dedicated showroom for D-PAK™ a groundbreaking sustainable carton packaging solution. Located at Kompak’s facility in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, the new space is designed to offer customers a first-hand look at how cartons can replace traditional plastic packaging for everyday products like detergents, liquid soaps, and household cleaners.

In a powerful statement of its commitment to responsible innovation, L’Oréal Groupe is putting the spotlight on sustainable beauty with a major push for refillable products marking World Refillable Day (June 16) as both a celebration and a call to action.

The debut wave will include four big-time vehicles from the franchise alongside their pilots and drivers).

the first wave of M.A.S.K. releases will include the Thunderhawk, Mobile Defense Unit (MDU), Thunderhawk, and Condor. Each release will also include the vehicle’s driver or pilot. The packaging embraces the vintage feel and aesthetic that is perfect for the decade, and you get a look at the vehicle through artwork on the front alongside the series logo next to an image of the figure and any accessories that are included.

Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy, today announced its B Corporation recertification and the first fully renewable plant-based milk carton in the United States as part of its continued focus on sustainability. As a result of better employee and community engagement, environmental standards, and corporate governance, the company received an improved score of 100.5 during its B Corporation recertification. Clover Sonoma attained a 96.9 score during its original certification in 2016.

The UKs leading independent flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart, has announced further investment in its Leeds based facility.

Following significant investment last year, in both machinery and site facilities, Roberts Mart has committed a further £3.2million to the purchase of new machinery.