Packaging

Successful edition of Empack 2024

Empack 2024 in Gorinchem once again marked a highlight in the packaging industry. From April 9 to 11, the Evenementenhal Gorinchem was the venue for a major packaging event, organized by Easyfairs. According to the organ..

Evasive behavior regarding plastic reuse regulations

30 October 2023

The pressure on the government's objectives to reduce the amount of plastic in the environment is ramping up. Despite regulations being in place for over two years to achieve this goal, the Environmental and Transport In...

EU wants to turn packaging world upside down

26 October 2023

Imagine a world where our daily items come encased not in piles of wasteful packaging, but in materials that champion reuse, recyclability, and reduced environmental harm. The European Union is making strides towards thi...

Europe witnesses a historic surge in packaging waste

24 October 2023

In a world driven by the convenience of online shopping and our love for coffee on-the-go, we're drowning in packaging more than ever. 2021 saw the EU produce a staggering 188.7 kg of packaging waste for every resident, ...

Dutch government wants to scrap plastic tax

19 October 2023

If you've ever grumbled while paying that extra charge for your 'to-go' coffee cup, you're not alone. The controversial 'plastic tax', introduced to reduce single-use plastic consumption, has raised quite a few eyebrows ...

Nutri-Score in focus: What does the consumer think?

18 October 2023

The Nutri-Score has become a familiar logo on the shelves. As consumers navigate towards healthier choices, food producers are left wondering: what does this mean for us? ESB recently conducted a survey to gauge the impa...

Packaging Waste fund receives ultimatum from ILT

18 October 2023

Time is running out for the Packaging Waste Fund. As our world aims for a circular economy, they have failed to meet their collection target for plastic bottles. The Inspectorate for Environment and Transport (ILT) has n...

Nine golden rules for sustainable packaging

17 October 2023

In the ever-growing and changing world of consumption, it has become essential to re-examine how we package food. Especially now, as the call for sustainability grows louder. A groundbreaking study, titled 'Well Packaged...

Repak simplifies complex matters

16 October 2023

"What isn't there can't be broken." With this motto in mind, Repak has been producing thermoforming packaging machines for over 38 years, used worldwide. Proper packaging is an art, dependent on numerous variables. Over ...

Nutri-Score Calculator: up-to-date product labels

16 October 2023

The Nutri-Scores are on their way. Even though displaying the score isn't mandatory everywhere, the label already provides guidance for consumers looking for better products. Implementing the Nutri-Score, however, brings...

From Big Bags to Sustainable Packaging

12 October 2023

Forget the huge piles of cardboard waste from e-commerce orders. The innovative start-up BOXO from Leeuwarden presents a circular solution: reusable shipping packages, crafted from discarded big bags of dairy producer Fr...

EU takes action on packaging waste reduction

11 October 2023

The European landscape for packaging waste is set to undergo a significant transformation. The European Union is championing the 'Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation', with plans to introduce sweeping changes next y...

Waste Fund rewards sustainable packaging choices

02 October 2023

The Waste Fund Packaging revealed on 2 October a new approach, "Rate Differentiation 2.0," to encourage manufacturers and importers to use recycled plastic in their packaging. This innovative system aims to close the pac...

30 years of Linx small character inkjet at De Koningh

19 September 2023

For over 30 years, De Koningh has been a proud partner of Linx in the Netherlands. Throughout these years, with its knowledge and experience in small character inkjet, De Koningh has become one of the largest suppliers o...

More than simply applying a sticker

14 September 2023

Labeling a product is more than just applying a sticker. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right labeling system. Determining the right criteria in advance prevents the labeling system from becoming a ...

Van der Zee packs with Proseal flatskin

11 September 2023

Artisan butcher Van der Zee in Twello has, since May 2023, a space of 8,600 m2 to process, package, and distribute meat. Van der Zee plant manager Willy Grooters: "The new flatskin packaging is a business card of the qua...