Norms
A single and specific regulation for the paper and cardboard sector
Cepi brings the voice of paper in Europe. It has been working for two years for the harmonization of the norms on papers and cardboards that are in touch with food. Clear and…
Luxury Paper
Where there is paper, there is luxury. And where there is luxury, there is paper
by Vanna Pizzetti and Titti Cocola What characteristics must paper have, in the future, in order to meet the requirements of luxury brands? And in what sectors will there be most demand? We…
Cepi news
The European paper industry welcomes the European Parliament’s call for new measures on food packaging
The European paper and board industry welcomes the European Parliament report by the rapporteur Christel Schaldemose MEP on implementation of the Framework Regulation on Food Contact Materials. In particular, the paper-based packaging value…
Packaging concept
Milk in cardboard packaging: is it possible?
by Elena Consonni A group of young Brazilian designers has designed a kit made up of a cardboard shell and four flexible envelopes of 700 ml each: the cardboard, which is basically a…
Packaging
A new dust-tight sealed 100% paper packaging solution
Stockholm-based BillerudKorsnäs – a provider of sustainable materials for the packaging industry – and Bosch Packaging Technology, have launched their Sealed Paper Packaging technology, in order to replace conventional packaging for dry foods…
Packaging | Dedicated research and development since 2011.
An all-round development strategy
Stockholm-based SCA has recently launched its new Arcwise technology, whose aim is to support box producers in integrating the typical rigidity of corrugated board with graphic design and curved shaped packaging solutions. By Roberto…
Paper versus plastic
Life Cycle Assessment to understand the environmental performance of market processes and goods
Commissioned by BillerudKorsnäs AB, a major company which stands out on the international arena for the production of primary cellulose-based packaging, the IVL (Swedish Institute of Environmental Research) has conducted a comprehensive study,…
Packaging
Careo and Cascades win the Ecma Pro Carton award once again
The Hybric tray for Auchan salads is the packaging which won the Ecma Pro Carton 2015 award for the “volume markets” category. The packaging was made by VG Meyzieu, which is part of…
Packaging
Water nozzles and packaging solutions
For the first time Smurfit Kappa will take part in Watercoolers Europe 2015. Together with Vitop they will present, in fact, the complete range of Bag-in-Box packaging solutions and specific accessories for water:…
Food Packaging
Most by Walki protects food from harmful mineral oils
Mosh (Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon) and Moah (Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon) are commonly used in industrial inks and can sometimes be found in printing dyes for packaging materials. According to a study published…
