The global printing industry is undergoing a period of profound structural change. Establishment numbers are falling, workforces are contracting and the forces reshaping demand show no signs of reversing. To make sense of where the market is heading,...

Valmet introduces Valmet IQ Virtual Sensor, a software-based solution that gives paper and board producers real-time visibility of critical end-product strength properties that have traditionally been measured only in the laboratory. By providing con...

For decades, the definition of commercial print was inextricably linked to paper. It was a functional medium, primarily focused on the swift and accurate delivery of visual information. In today’s hyperconnected, digitally saturated world, howe...

By Genevieve Dowson, Senior Technical Specialist at James Cropper Paper is central to many of our most treasured memories. Think of the vivid colours of the wrapping that you tore away to reveal your favourite childhood birthday present. The ex...

The world of print and packaging stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, industries have operated on a fundamentally flawed model: the linear system. This approach, often summarised as “take, make, dispose” has fuelled economic growth bu...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which came into effect in October 2025, is a regulation designed to make the producer (or brand owner or importer) financially and operationally responsible for the packaging they put on the market, and for the...

Rightly or wrongly, algorithms and cookies are shaping much of society’s engagement with the modern world. Whether relevant Instagram reels in a feed, a TikTok Shop suggestion or sponsored Pins shown on Pinterest, digital experiences are h...

James Cropper Paper & Packaging, Britain’s master papermakers with over 180 years of heritage, has partnered with century-old sustainable waste management company, Biffa, to produce Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite, a playful n...

By Wikus Conradie, Channel Sales Manager - Graphics Communication Division at Fujifilm South Africa In an era where our pockets buzz every thirty seconds, there is something increasingly radical about a piece of mail that doesn’t require a cha...

Growing consumer concerns about the environment are driving demand for environmentally responsible and sustainable packaging options for food products. Manufacturers are also focusing on improving their production processes, including packaging, to a...

Toyochem Specialty Chemical Sdn. Bhd., a member of Japan’s artience Group, announced that its mineral-oil-free (MOF) sheetfed offset ink, the TK MARK V MOF series, successfully passed the stringent deinkability criteria set by the International...

With the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO) set to apply from January 2027, manufacturers of printing inks for food packaging are facing strict regulatory requirements aimed at ensuring consumer safety. Compliance with these regulations demands exte...

DTM Print, international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, announced the launch of its new DTM CLP2200e Colour Label Printer. The DTM CLP2200e has been developed to provide high flexibility, easy system integration and reliabl...

By Mickael Minot, Brand Owner Director at James Cropper The modern economy demands a lot of paper. It’s a material that we ask to carry a lot, both literally and metaphorically. When you need to send important information, you use pap...

Hunter Luxury is beginning the New Year with a bang after its work on the Hendrick’s Whimsical Watering Can was shortlisted for a prestigious Paris Packaging Week Innovation Award. The nomination in the PLD – Value Added Packaging ca...

In a fast-moving landscape where packaging converters and brand owners face shifting priorities – from AI adoption to growing regulatory complexity – sustainability remains a central strategic focus. With phased deadlines under the EU&rsq...

By Sarah Ervin, Digital Printing Technical Product Manager at Domino Printing Sciences The short-run label market is growing fast, with businesses globally valuing the flexibility and agility enabled by small print batches. As a result, companies ar...

As the packaging industry looks ahead to 2026, attention will turn to Packaging Innovations & Empack at Birmingham’s NEC, the UK’s leading event for suppliers, brands and innovators to explore the future of packaging sustainability.&n...

In an age of constant information overload, simplicity has become the ultimate form of sophistication. For brands navigating the crowded visual landscape of 2026, minimalism is proving to be the communication strategy of choice. Across packaging, si...

The expectation for personalisation is a defining characteristic of today's market. Across South Africa and the wider Southern African region, brands are demanding more accountability from their print partners. They do not just want attractive collat...