Holland Colours (HCA), which produces colorants for the polymer industry including light barrier technology for UHT milk, says companies transferring from traditional packaging to PET will need more protection against the elements in their products.
The Active and Intelligent Packaging (A&IP) market is growing quickly, with recent estimates projecting the smart packaging market will be worth $52bn by 2025.
FrieslandCampina claims it is the first food producer in the world to opt for a cardboard liter pack as it launches Chocomel in packaging made from 80% plant-based materials.
The AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) kicked off its first American Summit June 4, announcing it is expanding in Asia after launching its first Chinese language website.
Tri-Seal, part of Tekni-Plex has been granted a patent for its Sniff Seal technology, which can be used for a variety of product categories including dairy, confectionery, bakery and beverages.
'Visual codes such as UPC (Universal Product Codes) and QR (Quick Response) have been around for decades. They are ‘artifacts’ of a time when machines required visual symbologies'.
