Sonoco Implementing Price Increase for All Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Products

Flint Group is proud to be the first ink supplier to offer a cutting edge integrated press room digital colour management service – VIVO Colour Solutions! Adding to this platform, Flint Group announces the launch of VIVO ColourSuite and VIVO ColourSuite Viewer. VIVO ColourSuite is a web-based dual software package providing on-press spectral job/colour measurement and approval functionality, plus the additional and unique opportunity to view real time colour performance graphs and a reporting dashboard across multiple machines, sites, and regions. Click Read More below for additional information.

UPM Raflatac has released the findings of a new neuromarketing study. Results show the power of different label materials and finishes to shape consumer perceptions and drive purchasing. Focused on white wine labels, the research carried out in collaboration with partners in the packaging value chain, ARGEA, SenseCatch, Kurz, and Krämer Druck, shows that label material and finishes all have a significant part to play in consumer purchasing behavior and post-purchase enjoyment. The research has been summarized in a book, which also features a foreword by Uwe Melichari, a sustainable packaging expert, designer, and Pentawards jury member. The book is available in three languages and as a digital version. A wine’s label plays a pivotal role in the consumer’s decision to buy it or not. In fact, according to a study on the wine sector conducted by wine.net, it was found that 82% of a sample of 2000 consumers relied primarily on the label to choose their favorite wine. Many other studies have also commented on the link between the perceived taste of wine and expectations, and how these are influenced by the label’s color, shape, paper, printing technique, and overall design.

We are thrilled about the launch of our innovative Paperform, a sustainable alternative to traditional single-use plastic blister packs. This groundbreaking product was recently showcased at PACK EXPO Southeast, where it gained attention and praise from industry leaders and attendees alike. As part of the broader paperization trend, Paperform represents excting progress in our commitment to sustainability. Unlike conventional blister packs that rely on thermoformed plastic trays with cardstock backing, Paperform is made from renewable paperboard. This fiber-based composition not only reduces environmental impact but also ensures that the packaging can be curbside recyclable, making it an eco-friendly choice for both brands and consumers.