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Product loss in dairy processing is becoming a pressing concern as companies in the EU are required to report for the EU CSR Directive for the first time in 2025

More stringent regulatory requirements and changing consumer preferences are powerful incentives for dairy companies to reduce product loss

Product loss in push-out processes can be prevented by more accurate detection of the contents in the pipeline. This can be achieved using dielectric detection

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Utilizing renewable materials* and formaldehyde-free chemistries, the industry-first Archroma NTR Printing System combines newly created pigment black and customized auxiliaries for enhanced sustainability, comfort and durability

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With over 350 employees dedicated to narrow-mid web printing and converting, BOBST is continuing to advance its vision for the future of labels and flexible packaging production, centered on connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability.

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• VDMA: "Next generation reduces emissions" – prizes awarded for concepts

• First prize: for the second time, Arburg trainees win 3,000 euros for reducing carbon footprint
• Clear benefits: recovering lubricants from grinding sludge saves resources

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Production downtime and unforeseen costs due to faulty marking systems posed significant challenges for Arizona's largest brewery, Four Peaks. Frequent printhead clogs severely impacted production efficiency. The solution came with the switch to LEIBINGER's innovative printing technology. Thanks to the patented nozzle seal technology in LEIBINGER printers, clogs are now a thing of the past, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production and maximum efficiency.

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Not content with just producing new biodegradable adhesive innovations for the packaging industry, UK-headquartered Power Adhesives has announced its accreditation to Ecovadis, achieving a Silver award for its second submission. The audit results showed a strong performance across the board, outpacing its industry average by almost 20% overall.

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Optimum Group, a leading supplier of self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging, has improved the recyclability of its shrink sleeves after adopting Flint Group’s Evolution range of primers and varnishes, which are designed to enhance packaging and label recycling.

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Just months after installing Fujifilm’s LuXtreme LED UV curing system and switching to CuremaX LED UV inks, Paragon ID UK is reaping significant benefits in sustainability and operational efficiency. This rapid improvement follows Paragon ID UK’s strategic decision to enhance its production operations at its Hull facility by adopting LED UV technologies from Fujifilm.

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For decades, polyester has been the cornerstone of the textile printing industry. Its compatibility with the digital sublimation process—a cost-effective, simple technology—has driven exponential growth in polyester printing. However, the very characteristics that make polyester well suited for sublimation printing render this printing technique unsuitable for other materials, such as cotton and some blended fibres, leaving a significant gap in the market.

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PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, announces the opening of a groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber Production Unit in Skene, Sweden. The facility is the largest and most advanced of its kind, marking a significant milestone in sustainable packaging technology. Production is set to begin in Q4 2024 after successful large-scale testing.

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Sustainable consumption is becoming increasingly important to consumers worldwide. For ten years now, the joint programme of Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld and Nordstil, under the name Ethical Style, has been giving visibility to companies and products that focus on sustainability. The scheme provides orientation for the trade and brings together supply and demand. Online registration for participation in 2025 is open until 22 November.

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Mr. Ashok Chaturvedi, Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, UFlex Group, delivered a pivotal keynote address highlighting the role of artificial intelligence in solving the problem of flexible packaging waste, contributing to a cleaner and greener planet, at the world’s largest business summit on flexible films and laminates for packaging and applications.

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Collaboration to expand sustainability impact across packaging industry

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American sustainable serviceware producer Evanesce is just about to start producing the first 7.5 million drinking straws made from Biodolomer, a compostable material based on limestone. Biodolomer is developed and manufactured in Sweden by Gaia Biomaterials.

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The company provides an update on its net zero by 2040 roadmap and recognitions received for sustainability efforts

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Packaging has evolved into one of the foundational building blocks of the modern economy. From the cardboard boxes that protect electronics during shipping to the plastic wrappers that keep food fresh, packaging is everywhere. However, with this omnipresence comes immense responsibility. As companies seek to balance consumer convenience with environmental stewardship, the question of how to reduce the ecological footprint of packaging without sacrificing functionality has become more urgent than ever.

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Efficiency and sustainability without compromise

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The internationally renowned Red Dot Award: Product Design has started a new round of the competition. New this year: Red Dot is expanding the assessment spectrum to include the meta-category “Sustainable Design” focussing on sustainable and responsible product design.

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Sun Chemical released its fourteenth sustainability report, emphasizing the business’ continued prioritization of sustainability leadership and commitment to social responsibility.

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Changing market and customer requirements, trends in society, but also stricter regulatory requirements in most countries around the world mean that the pressure on printing businesses to be more sustainable continues to rise. Printers are therefore actively seeking ways to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices throughout their operations.

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