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Big Brands Changing from Plastic to Cardboard

As the demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, some iconic brands are swapping plastic packaging for sustainable alternatives. In this post, we take a look at some iconic brands that are swapping plastic packaging for cardboard. Quality Street Tub On 9th October 2024, Nestle issued a press release stating that they are trialling a […]

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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EU Deforestation Regulation

In this post, we summarise the key points of a post regarding EUDR from the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine.* website. *This post is a general guide to the Regulations as we understand them. To gain a full understanding of the Regulation, please visit this page. What is the EU Deforestation Regulation(EUDR)? […]

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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ProCarton ECMA Award Winners 2024

Pro Carton is the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard (ECMA) manufacturers. Every year Pro Carton Awards runs the Carton Excellence Awards, with winners in different categories and an overall winner. Its main purpose is to promote the use of cartons and educate stakeholders about cartons. In this post, we bring you a selection of […]

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024

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Medical Packaging Conference – online

The  Medical Packaging Conference takes place on the 1st and 2nd of October 2024. This is a virtual event. The event promises to “brings together different experts and perspectives from the global healthcare and healthcare packaging industries who are working to advance sustainable packaging initiatives” (Dupont website) Information Organiser: Dupont Dates: 1st -2nd October 2024 […]

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

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FSC Forest Week

The FSC Forest Week Campaign occurs this year from 21st to 27th of September 2024. This year the focus of the campaign is “highlighting the small steps that everyone can take to create big change, helping to ensure a sustainable future for all.” How can you get involved? Forest Week Information is available here, for […]

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

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Why Carton Structure is the Vital First Step in a Packaging Project

At Dollard Packaging, we have been manufacturing cartons since 1982. In this time, we have helped many customers find innovative solutions to their packaging challenges. For many packaging challenges, there may be more than one solution. If you have a packaging conundrum, make sure to utilise our expertise to help figure it out. Our many […]

Friday, August 23rd, 2024

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Medical Device Packaging: Considerations For Product Developers

 In an article on the MedicalDeviceonline.com website, Peggy Fasano of Boulder iQ gives her advice on packaging design for medical device designers. Below, we summarise the key points of this article. Importance of Early Packaging Integration in Medical Device Development Incorporating packaging considerations early in the medical device development process is crucial for ensuring a […]

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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Global Beauty Packaging Trends

A recent Mintel article, reported on the latest trends in global Beauty Packaging. Below, we summarise the key points of this article. Who is Mintel? Mintel is a worldwide market intelligence agency. Read more about Mintel. Beauty packaging has always been associated with luxury and elegance. From ancient times, when perfume bottles were crafted in […]

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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ProCarton Survey – How Important Is Climate Change to Consumers?

ProCarton, the European Association of Carton and Cartonboard manufacturers, recently conducted a survey in Europe in which they asked consumers which issues mattered most to them. These issues included climate change and packaging About ProCarton: Pro Carton promotes the functionalities and benefits of cartons and cartonboard as a renewable, recyclable and competitive packaging material to brand […]

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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Sainsbury Replaces Plastic Trays with Fibre-based Trays

In a recent post on their website, Sainsburys announced a series of packaging changes across its own-brand chicken and fish products, aiming to reduce plastic waste significantly. Below is a summary of the key points of that post. Pioneering Pulp Cardboard Trays: The retailer is the first in the UK to switch all its own-brand salmon […]

Tuesday, June 25th, 2024

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