FIORINI INTERNATIONAL: The partner for sustainable paper packaging solutions

Fiorini International produces small and medium paper bags for international customers in the human food and pet food industry, agriculture, chemical industry, hygiene and personal care segments and for global leaders in large-scale distribution: a range of products and finishes that supplies a flexible solution to every need. Achieving excellence by focusing on the continuous

The future of packaging is bright,and it’s up to us to show the world just how exciting it can be

It’s easy to fall into the narrative that entering the packaging industry is somehow a “fall from grace,” but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The notion that packaging has a reputation problem is a fallacy perpetuated by an insular mindset often present within the industry. Many individuals within the sector are quick to

CMC Packaging Automation partners with Mondi to pioneer sustainable eCommerce Packaging Solutions

Mondi, a leading global supplier of sustainable paper and packaging, and CMC Packaging Automation, a global leader in fully automated packaging on-demand solutions, are proud to announce their strategic partnership. Mondi has been designated as the preferred kraft paper partner for CMC machines, marking a significant step towards the most sustainable and efficient paper products

Universal Pack: Innovation and Sustainability Drive the Transformation of the Italian Packaging Leader

Universal Pack, an Italian leader in the stick pack and sachet packaging machinery sector, is undergoing a significant transformation towards sustainability. Founded in 1965, the company has always placed innovation at the core of its strategies, now combining this vision with more eco-friendly practices. Recently, Universal Pack collaborated with major suppliers from different sectors (food,

Volpak at Pack Expo 2024: New tailored solutions for Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Packaging

Volpak, a Coesia company renowned as a market leader in HFFS pouching machinery, will be exhibiting at the international Pack Expo 2024 in Chicago (Hall South N.S-2501), taking place from November 3 to 6. During the event, Volpak, through its brand Enflex, will present two machines specifically designed for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and personal care

Cosmopack 2025: discovering excellence in the cosmetic supply chain

The highly anticipated Cosmopack event, the leading trade show for the cosmetic supply chain, is approaching. Organized in conjunction with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Cosmopack will take place in Bologna from March 20 to 22, 2025. Industry leaders and key players attending the event will have the opportunity to explore the most innovative technologies and the

Single-use packaging: environmental problem or unavoidable necessity?

In recent years, the issue of single-use packaging has been at the center of heated debate. On one side, there are growing concerns about the environmental impact of these materials, often made of non-recyclable plastic and destined to end up in landfills or, worse, in the oceans. On the other side, many companies and consumers

Machines, knowledge & flexibility, the key to shelf-ready perfection

Billy Goodman, Managing Director of Cama North America, takes us through the multiple facets of a successful shelf-ready packaging project – from design concepts, through machine choice and on to end-of-use recycling We all take it for granted in the supermarket, but shelf-ready packaging hides myriad features and capabilities, all of which must be balanced

Pharma Packaging: less waste, increased recyclability, and sustainability as the keyword

Certainly, the magnitude of waste in Pharma is not as impactful as that of the food sector. Indeed, the regulations governing packaging are very strict. However, due to the EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, change is on the horizon here too. It’s less immediate, requires management, but must certainly be taken into account

Setting new standards in sustainability

Vetropack defines targets and submits them to the “Science Based Targets initiative”. The Vetropack Group, one of Europe’s leading glass packaging manufacturers, has submitted specific targets for reducing CO2 emissions to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for validation. By 2032, Scope 1 and 2 emissions are to be reduced by 50.4 percent and Scope