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Innovations, new materials, start-ups... Key takeaways from Édition Spéciale by LUXE PACK
Business was brisk at the fourth edition of Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK this year. From newly launched novel materials suppliers to packaging companies showcasing their eco-designed offers, there was a rich portfolio on show. Read on for...
Dot2Dot reveals Ecolure, a lower impact metallization technique
Polish packaging company Dot2Dot’s new technology for metallized packaging is positioned as a sustainable alternative to traditional PET lamination.At Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK on June 7-8th 2023, Polish premium paper packaging...
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When Kurz inspires packaging design
With its new ‘Boxes N°2’, KURZ has once again marked the LuxePack show this year. Annie Kuschel, Head of Design Management, and Julia König, Senior Designer in the Packaging and Print Industry, draw on current design trends and work...
What’s hot in luxury packaging? Inside the LUXE PACK Exploratorium
LUXE PACK and MakeUp in LosAngeles closed on a high note last week after the two-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Visitor numbers reached 5,351, an increase of 28% on last year.The hotly anticipated LUXE PACK Exploratorium did...
Fine foods design trends: chocolate packaging bends the rules
Fine chocolate has been freed from the conventions that have traditionally defined the segment, making a bold foray into the lifestyle segment. From explorations in color to artist collabs, chocolate is cementing a commitment to...
Merkury Ateliers develops its wood range
A paper gift box with wooden surface was on show at Poland-based Merkury Ateliers’ stand at Paris Packaging Week.Aiming to expand its gift box range, Polish secondary packaging specialist Merkury Ateliers showcased a new range of...
Perrier-Jouët teams up with James Cropper for Cocoon secondary packaging
James Cropper showcased Cocoon, its new secondary pack for French Champagne house Perrier-Jouët.After its partnerships with Ruinart helped redefine secondary pack for the Champagne segment, English papermaker James Cropper Colourform has...
Eviosys targets luxury for its metal pack portfolio
At Paris Packaging Week, Eviosys unveiled a new hot-stamping technique, packaging for the visually impaired and a trend-led collection of ready-to-launch coffrets.Formed in 2021 after KPS Capital Partners acquired Crown Holdings’ EMEA food...
Holiday special: unpacking advent calendars
From wine and tea to chocolate and cosmetics, we take a look at an edited selection of the advent calendars that have hit the market this year, and the packaging suppliers behind them.Maison Wineted’s advent calendar houses 12 French wines...
Luxury packaging takeaways from Les Places d’Or
Luxury packaging trade show Les Places d’Or took place from November 15-17th at Paris hotel Le Meurice. Scented domed labels made of biosourced resin, a newly patented metal-free metallic decoration technology and artisanal crafts used to...