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Chronic diseases are more widespread than ever before. In industrial nations and, increasingly, in developing countries as well, they are among the most common and economically relevant health problems. By Melanie Streich

While the sustainability of packaging has been an important topic for Brand Owners for several years, the need to implement meaningful solutions has significantly gathered pace in the last year or two.

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By Muamer Mujkic, Project Manager Marketing artimelt AG

A large number of medical products are packaged and sterilized, including plasters, medical tape, surgery drapes and ECG electrodes. All of these products use an adhesive. The packaging is also often closed or sealed with an adhesive. The adhesive must be able to withstand the sterilization processes commonly used without its properties changing. Furthermore, the sterile properties of the product must remain the same over a long period of time.

Tetra Pak today reveals the findings from a global research study in partnership with Ipsos1 on the two most pressing consumer demands: the environment and health. They have historically been seen, and communicated, as separate areas: however they are increasingly converging, creating pivotal opportunities for food and beverage (F&B) brands in how they market their products over the next 12 months.

By Anja Röhrle

“Digital pre-print opens a new era for brand protection and brand activation in e-commerce. Smart, digitally printed corrugated cardboard packaging solutions inform, entertain and network the shopper. They warn of product counterfeiting and guarantee transparency in shipment and traceability. All this is now possible not only for short, but also for medium and long print runs. Hence, there is almost a paradox: that of individualised mass production.”

The German manufacturers of paints, varnishes and printing inks criticise the EU Commission's latest proposal to classify titanium dioxide as unjustified and call for an assessment of the social and economic consequences in order to avoid unwanted effects.

Update opportunities as part of a Labelexpo Europe visit

An important component in the pressure-sensitive label is release liner, which is the subject of a topical seminar being held in Brussels by AWA Alexander Watson Associates on the day before the opening of Labelexpo Europe. The seminar, on September 23rd, represents a prime opportunity for both Labelexpo exhibitors, and potential show visitors, to gain valuable updates on this key topic.

Differentiation.

It’s what every brand owner wants for their product, but in increasingly crowded markets, it is becoming harder and harder to achieve.
Brand owners know that packaging is the key differentiator on the shelf, and special finishing techniques – such hot foil stamping and thermal embossing – can elevate their product compared to others, and provide consumers with a visual shortcut to the quality of what’s inside.