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There are special requirements for inks for printing on flexible packaging, as such packaging is most often used in the food industry. Currently dominant are solvent inks (with a solvent in the composition), which create a high quality print, as well as a reliable elastic film. The technology using solvent inks makes it possible to achieve a printing speed of up to 600 m / min, which is significantly higher than the analogs. A novelty in this area is the technology for changing the color of paints, activated by temperature – thermochromic solvent paints.

For a long time, only rigid containers have been used for food packaging: cans, boxes, bottles. In recent years, the situation on the food market has changed dramatically; these forms have been replaced by flexible packaging of various formats, focused on small market segments. Recent research shows that product personalization is becoming a sales growth tool: customers who participate in product design or packaging experience greater brand loyalty. All of this is driving an increasing demand for a fast, economical method of printing small runs of packaging – digital printing.

According to marketing research by RESEARCHANDMARKETS, the average annual growth rate of the metallized film market is about 5% and by 2023 it will be estimated at almost 3 billion US dollars. This explosive growth is associated with a significant increase in the use of the material in the end-use industries, among which the packaging industry ranks first. The popularity of metallized film as a material for packaging food and medicine is due to its ability to increase the shelf life, preserve the appearance and taste of products.

The materials from which the packaging for the medical and pharmaceutical industries is made must comply with the requirements specified in the relevant regulatory documents.

Food manufacturers are always interested in extending the shelf life of their products by minimizing interaction with environmental factors that cause deterioration and decomposition. Barrier packaging for food products prevents the penetration of gases, water vapor and foreign matter. For this, a special barrier layer is introduced into its composition.

The closed-cycle economy is characterized by the optimization of production processes, the efficient use of resources, the minimization of waste and the harmful impact on the environment. Ideally, it is a cyclical scheme “production – > consumption – > waste – > production”. Business models based on the basic principles of a closed-loop economy can strengthen the reputation of companies, increase the profitability of production and stop the degradation of ecosystems.