In June, 350 Finat members gathered in the beautiful lakeside setting of Baveno, Italy, for the first time since the Covid pandemic struck in 2020. Finat managing director Jules Lejeune kicked off proceedings with a comprehensive survey of the last two years. The multiple impacts of Covid, strikes in the paper industry, chip shortages and the Ukraine War have all severely
‘Research shows that 64 percent of consumers try new products because the packaging catches their eye,’ says Vanita Marzette, senior product manager for wine and spirits at Avery Dennison. ‘You have about three seconds to catch a consumer's eye at the shelf, which makes packaging and label design crucial. Choosing label materials that help you stand out can greatly impact
According to Vollherbst, markets are showing an increased preference for sustainable and eco-conscious products; however, switching to sustainable practices is a complex transition. On the one side, there is an increasingly competitive market, necessitating eye-catching labels with multiple embellishments and great designs. On the other side, the market that is increasingly
Following a partnership announcement between both parties in May 2020, the agreement was signed following successful beta testing at printers in Germany and Italy. The German printer, VollherbstDruck, was the first company to purchase an Ecoleaf unit, which was installed on the company’s ABG Digicon Series 3 converting machine. Ecoleaf units are now being sold in Europe and
From its inception with Landa to its fulfillment with Actega, EcoLeaf is a technology five years in the making. L&L’s Piotr Wnuk covered the start of beta testing for EcoLeaf technology back in June 2020 and now L&L investigates what progress has been made and the initial feedback from early adopters. The concept of EcoLeaf, originally called nano-metallography, was introduced