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The results and new trends in the development of digital commerce in Italy were presented at the Netcomm Forum. The shopping basket strongly favours the products category (+45% on 2019)

Sturdy, unbreakable, air-tight: these are the characteristics of steel or aluminum packaging, hence perfect for preserving food products. Market numbers per type, expressed by the sector in 2020 in Italy.  

The contribution will be cut from €55 to €25 per tonne from 1 July, bringing savings of more than €135 million for users of paper and cardboard packaging. As of next year, diversified contributions will be introduced for composite packaging not used for containing liquids.

According to the Farmindustria-Prometeia 2020 report, in 2019 the value of production grew to 34 billion euros (32.2 billion in 2018), exclusively thanks to the growth of exports (+25.6% equal to 32.6 billion euros), which in the last three years accounted for 85% of the total. Milena Bernardi

 

The European cosmetics industry closed 2020 amid signs of distress. The repercussions of the pandemic were felt in many of the 27 member states, which reported significant declines in turnover. The industry recorded a 3.5% year-on-year contraction in 2020 to US $118.8 billion compared to the US $123 billion of 2019.

On 27 May 2021 the new reference standard for the safety of electrical equipment of industrial machines comes into force.  The focus of the update is electromagnetic compatibility, for which more stringent testing procedures are now required. AC&E supports companies that need to achieve compliance, with a targeted service, according to the specifications of the plant and the country of…

Marchesini Group presents EXTRA, a new online platform that allows customers to enter the company remotely, participating in new streaming events. Once again, all the digital formats proposed are marked by the X in “Extraordinary”, which symbolises the Group’s extraordinary inventiveness and ability to respond to customer requests with personalised solutions.

Guala Closures Group ha pubblicato la relazione sulla sostenibilità per l’anno 2020 (decima edizione) segnalando come tutti gli obiettivi siano stati raggiunti o superati nonostante i disagi causati dalla pandemia: miglioramento nei livelli di carbon footprint, nuove linee guida per la progettazione ecocompatibile, maggiore utilizzo di materiali riciclati e l'introduzione di una Carta della…

The Italian pet food market continues to show a high level of dynamism and potential with a turnover of more than €2 billion in 2020 (+4.2% in value and +2% in volume with respect to 2019).

The key benefits of packaging automation were the focus of a recent Sealed Air PackForum event; delegates from across Europe learned how automated systems can maximize efficiency, minimize downtime and improve product protection.

The annual survey of PVC consumption in Italy carried out by Plastic Consult on behalf of PVC Forum Italia revealed a total quantity of 590,000 tons of processed PVC in 2020, about 7% down on the previous year’s figure.

San Cassiano Gala is a new line of mineral water that flows from the historic source of the Marche region, in the new and refined glass bottle that seems to be designed by the water itself

Flexible packaging for herbal tea or herbal products, made from FSC® certified paper laminated with biobased, compostable barrier film.

Soft cheese packaging, made with a high-barrier film with a high recycled and recyclable plastic content.

IMA ha perfezionato l'acquisizione di Thomas Engineering, tra i principali attori statunitensi nel settore degli impianti per il rivestimento di compresse con sede a Elgin, Illinois.

The stand-up pouch made of 100g/m² one-side coated paper laminated with Taghleef Industries' high barrier film EXTENDO® XZMX 18 μm combines the advantages of BoPP films with barrier performance similar to traditional polymers, high performance in terms of weight reduction and improved recyclability of the packaging.

Biotape adhesive tape is made with raw materials from renewable resources of plant origin (PP derived from tall oil, obtained from the extraction of cellulose present in wood waste). Due to its excellent technical performance, high thermal stability and effective workability, it is a valid alternative to similar products made with raw materials of fossil origin.

“Save the Bottle” is a pop-up insert (patent pending) for e-commerce packaging of bottles or flacons; easy to assemble, resistant, sustainable, it is designed to give maximum visibility to the product, and at the same time protect its integrity during transport. The solution is tested according to the strictest ISTA protocols.

Packaging for spices and dry foods consisting of a pair of mini stackable rPET bottles, contained in a secondary packaging of recycled cardboard

Recyclable packaging with paper for the bar of Nocciolato, high quality gianduia chocolate. It guarantees the optimal preservation of the organoleptic properties of the product, prolonging its shelf life. It is proposed as an alternative to the previously used laminated plastic packaging.