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Highlight One: Water-based ink printing technology plays an important role in the flexible packaging industry, but its technical challenges cannot be ignored. Problems such as water-based ink easily blocking the plate, incomplete scraping, and trailing are mainly related to the ink's viscosity, fluidity, and the precision of the printing equipment. There may even be problems of insufficient adhesion, insufficient lamination strength, and white spots easily appearing in aluminum-laminated and pure aluminum [structures]. How should the above problems be solved? At this forum, Hangzhou Xinbaiyou New Materials Co., Ltd. Zhang

Recently, Sun Hong, chief physician at the Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with Professor Su Guanyong and Professor Li Jianhua of Nanjing University of Science and Technology, published an important study in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. The study reveals that more than 2100 chemical features associated with plastic packaging may enter the human body through food. Through non-targeted analysis methods, 17 chemical substances detected at high frequency in human serum were confirmed

Packaging industry development overview. portant;height:auto !im The traditional packaging industry is entering a stable stage of its development; according to the latest data from the China Packaging Federation (CPF), the industry's overall growth rate has remained stable within the 1% to 3% range over the past three years. It is worth noting that, within the sub-segments of packaging materials, high-end plastic film performs particularly strikingly, with a compound growth rate as high as 12%, a figure that highl...

Inside a tiny plastic bottle cap lies the quality code of Wuliangye's "Great Power Fragrance". Sichuan Yibin Plas Packaging Materials Co., Ltd. (hereafter "Plas") is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wuliangye (000858.SZ), producing plastic bottle caps and other packaging materials to support Wuliangye. More than 20 years of quiet dedication have forged today's extraordinary results. Plas has built a complete industry chain from raw materials to finished products, becoming a company mainly engaged in "smart packaging, functional materials and...

A spout pouch is a flexible liquid bag fitted with a spout or faucet, combining everyday convenience with environmental benefits, and it is now widely adopted in beverages, food, personal care and pet products. This article explains the core performance advantages of spout pouches, from sealing and space saving to weight reduction and recyclability, reviews their main application areas, and outlines how sustainable material choices and full lifecycle thinking help buyers evaluate liquid packaging options more thoroughly.

Dear readers, hello! With the rapid development of science and technology and the constant changes in consumer demand, the packaging industry is also undergoing tremendous change and innovation. In this article we will discuss some current development dynamics and future trends in the packaging industry, taking you to understand the latest movements of this vibrant industry. As global environmental awareness rises, more and more companies are beginning to pay attention to the environmental issues of packaging. Degradable materials, recyclable packaging and plastic-free...

Innova Market Insights has announced its top packaging trends for 2024, with "digital circularity" topping the list. Upcoming regulations, especially the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty and the revised EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), will strengthen the need for responsible waste management. The packaging industry will increasingly turn to digital technologies to achieve scalable circular economy solutions. "Maximize the minimal...

As summer began this year, discussion about whether the US ... industry has emerged from recession ran rampant. One veteran industry analyst optimistically predicted that containerboard producers would respond to inflation by raising prices and pinned hopes on a demand recovery. However, the recent second-quarter data poured cold water on that. Although industry players expected demand to rebound somewhat, the reality is that the recovery is far from enough to ease the difficulties faced by aging plants. Meanwhile, a new generation of 100%...

From January to August 2024, the corrugated paper market trended downward amid volatility, mainly affected by the bearish impact of the supply-demand mismatch and the downward cost side. Against the backdrop of a relatively slow recovery in domestic demand and falling paper prices, enthusiasm for corrugated paper imports declined somewhat, with monthly import volumes gradually returning to the average level of the past five years, and the impact on the domestic market flattening out. Imports are a component of total corrugated paper market supply and are in a competitive relationship with domestic supply. Since the tariff policy adjustment in 2023, corrugated paper...

The core difference between flat bottom pouches and stand up pouches is the base: flat bottom pouches use a flat base for stronger standing stability, while stand up pouches stand on a gusseted bottom that fits a wider range of product shapes and sizes. Both can be fitted with zippers or spouts for resealing.