PKN’s September/October issue, which comes with a fresh new design layout, features the latest stories on sustainability, brand and pack design, food packaging, fibre-based packaging, printing and converting, and labels and labelling.
Hot off the press, the PKN Packaging News September-October 2022 issue is on its way to you in the mail, and available online here for your convenience.
As you flip through the pages of this issue you will see that here is an industry that is backing itself, that has heard the call to action, and is making the move towards more efficient operations and greater sustainability.
Our Cover Story on page 18 is written by Avery Dennison’s Cath Cornaggia who discusses how collaboration is the key to moving beyond sustainability and into regeneration.
Then, our regular Sustainability section, looks at where APR Plastics’ Australian-first advanced plastics recycling trials are underway (page 16); and how Impact International expands its carbon offset forest (page 17).
Over to Brand and Pack Design, where design agency Depot shows the merits of blending sustainability and luxury (page 20); eye-tracking technology is widening the scope of packaging perception (page 22); Boxer & Co creates distinctive visual language for Altina’s new non-alcoholic drink packaging (page 24); Avon Graphics launches eco embellishment brand (page 26); and Yes You Can create can-inspired advent calendar (page 26).
Then to Food Packaging, where Confoil and BASF develop compostable DualPakECO ovenable paper food tray (page 28); Bonson is now a thermoforming manufacturer of rPET food packaging (page 30); Cupffee boosts production volume of edible coffee cups (page 32); KM Packaging gives insight on market moves to mono material packaging (page 34); Pinata Farms launches heat-sealed punnets and brand refresh (page 35); and Syntegon talks trends and packaging solutions for cannabis edibles (page 36).
Fibre-Based Packaging next, where Kissel + Wolf looks at opportunities for growth in fibre-based packaging (page 38); and Parkside delivers paper-based packs for frozen food (page 39).
Then to Printing and Converting, where Immij invests strongly in driving packaging business (page 40).
And finally, to Labels and Labelling, where PKN takes a look at Caps & Closures’ award-winning IDShield technology (page 42); Screen and Jet Technologies had a major presence at Labelexpo Americas 2022 (page 44); and where we highlight both Epson ColorWorks’ label printer, which is small but swift (page 46); and UPM Raflatac’s new Ocean Action label, which uses ocean bound plastics as raw material (page 46).
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE…
Rounding out the issue are our regular sections: People in Packaging, where PKN speaks to Great Wrap’s Julia Kay; Industry Insight, where Smithers reviews the rise of reuse and refill packaging; Tech Speak, where the AIP’s Nerida Kelton speaks on the quest for the qualified packaging technologist; The Bottom Line, where Paul Allen applies the sales techniques of a typical dentist to the B2B environment; Print21+PKN Live, where we look at what digitally printed packaging can do for brands, and how print businesses can benefit; and Supplier Spotlight, where Packserv highlights discernment as the key to label success.
AND THE CHERRY ON TOP…
Our regular Machinery Matters supplement, brought to you in partnership with the APPMA, keeps you updated on the latest trends, technology and company news from the packaging and processing machinery sector. Companies include KHS, Jet Technologies, Herma, Syntegon, SMC and Nord.
Enjoy the read.
