We interviewed Andrea Mecarozzi, CEO of Sc.A.T, and the new president of the Association of Italian Box Manufacturers, the third to lead the association that brings together about a hundred box factories from all over Italy. With him we...
Despite many people self-isolating, consumers in Italy are still looking forward to celebrating Easter, with 97% of families saying they will buy Easter eggs this year, and seven in ten (70%) preferring to choose Easter eggs predominantly packaged in...
With a joint investment of approximately EUR 29 million by Stora Enso and Tetra Pak, a new recycling line for post-consumer beverage cartons is starting operations in Poland.
Stora Enso has invested approximately EUR 17 million into a new repulping...
Air Project has taken up the challenge of its long-time customer Stratosfera, manufacturer of coated and laminated cardboard, by designing an equipment for the suction of production trims capable of directing the different waste materials into different compactors, thus...
The paper industry has to deal with inefficiencies and wastes that cause higher costs and slowdowns in production. One of the universally recognized solutions to overcome these problems is called MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
Vertical MES, defined for paper mills,...
The European kraft paper and paper sack industry has a long tradition of tracking and communicating its environmental footprint. Between 2007 and 2021, the carbon intensity of a single paper sack was reduced by 28%. This is the result...
The 21st edition of Marca organized by BolognaFiere concluded with extraordinary success, cementing its role as a key event for private label brands in Italy and reaffirming the importance of innovation and sustainability, even in the packaging sector
From January...
At latest edition of SMAU Napoli 2022 (December 15-16), Italian Printing Inks, better known as IPINKS, won the innovation award for presenting a printing ink that uses solvents from edible oil waste. A virtuous process carried out by...
The first Italian strawberries arrive on the counters and the 2021 season opens with good news in the name of sustainability. In fact, there are more and more supermarkets that choose to bet on innovative packaging to combat food...
A recent global survey found that environmental concerns from consumers are increasing. And they are willing to change behaviour. On the occasion of the 7th European Paper Bag Day, The Paper Bag initiative would like to call on everyone to...
