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      October 30, 2025 Unwrap Innovation with BASF's *New* Printing & Packaging Selection Guide

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      March 26, 2025 Sustainability Introducing Joncryl® Wax 30 the newest tool in our portfolio for sustainable packaging

      Introducing the newest tool in our broad portfolio of Resins and Additives for sustainable packaging coatings and inks: Joncryl® Wax 30.

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      November 20, 2024 Simon Says: Sometimes store bought is fine

      Just as Thanksgiving brings people together, the right packaging can help bring the spirit of the season to life – one delicious, thoughtfully packaged meal at a time.

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      October 30, 2024 Sustainability, Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Sustainable packaging this spooky season

      Sustainable packaging contributions take the fear out of throwing away those candy wrappers.

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      April 18, 2024 Sustainability Simon Says: Every day is Earth Day

      Simon marks Earth Day by highlighting our global team and contribution to sustainable packaging goals

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      March 27, 2024 Sustainability, Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Circling back on sustainability

      Following World Recycling Day the idea of package circularity, and recycling, is high on the industry radar.

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      February 28, 2024 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Paper with a purpose

      After a run-in with a paper laundry bag, Simon muses on the use of paper vs. plastic in packaging.

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      January 25, 2024 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: What's in store for 2024

      With a new year upon us, Simon discusses his predictions and forecasts for the year ahead.

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      December 12, 2023 Printing & Packaging 2023 offered resiliency and hope for the printing and packaging industry

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      December 12, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: A season of traditions

      The holiday season welcomes the intersection of industry and familial traditions as we look back on another dynamic year.

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      November 29, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Black Friday booms online

      US retail spending was strong over the recent holiday, but will it last?

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      October 25, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Tales from the road, packaging observations in Asia

      Simon reflects on three weeks spent observing the market dynamics in Japan, China, and Malaysia.

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      September 25, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Unpacking Pack Expo

      The industry is preparing for a sustainable future and looks to paper packaging as an enabler.

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      August 30, 2023 Innovation, Printing & Packaging Our functional coatings portfolio provides sustainable packaging alternatives

      As consumers become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases, more brand owners are striving to meet sustainability goals by providing alternative options.

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      June 23, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Packaging observations from a trip down under

      During a trip to visit family in Australia, our Head of Global Marketing, Resins for Paper, noticed some interesting packaging trends.

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      May 24, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Let’s grab tomorrow

      As sustainable packaging continues to be a global market challenge, our leading solutions were on full display during the recent Interpack show in Europe.

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      April 27, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: One for the history books

      In an industry with its own traditions and history, Joncryl® products help support the industry’s past and future.

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      March 28, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Confessions of a planeteer

      As the packaging industry feels increasing pressure to meet their 2025 sustainability commitments, demand for recycled content and more circularity in packaging is set to drive up the value of more recyclable substrates.

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      February 21, 2023 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Changing tides and greener waters

      After years of uncertainty and navigating uncharted waters, the printing and packaging space is embracing sustainability across its value chain and has its sights set firmly on the future.

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      January 25, 2023 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings, Printing & Packaging, Construction The clear choice for demanding tape and label applications

      When it comes to resistance, safety, and versatility, acResin®️ is one of the most novel adhesive solutions on the market.

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      November 16, 2022 Sustainability Repulpability and Recyclablility and performance to go, please!

      Create repulpable and recyclable takeout cups and paper packaging with this sustainable alternative to extruded polyethylene liquid barriers

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      April 11, 2022 Innovation Q&A: JONCRYL® DFC emulsions

      Two BASF experts unpack JONCRYL emulsions for direct food contact

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      August 30, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Simon Says: The Dog Days of Summer

      The growing demand for safe, sustainable food packaging isn't limited to humans: pet parents are increasingly looking for the best possible food in the most responsible packaging

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      February 19, 2021 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Just wing it!

      The NFL Super Bowl is a major snacking day in the U.S. and one of the most popular days for takeout. The increase in food delivery during this time is leading to a need for grease resistance on the containers used to effectively shepherd wings from fryer to fingers.

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      October 29, 2019 Sustainability, Printing & Packaging Q&A: Add more bio-renewable content to your corrugated ink formulations

      Two packaging experts chat about sustainability and share ways to formulate inks with more bio-renewable content

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      October 11, 2019 Sustainability, Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Consumers need guidance to buy sustainable products

      Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to buying sustainably, but how do they choose the most eco-friendly products and identify genuine claims?

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      September 27, 2019 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Rolling the Dice at Pack Expo 2019

      Simon shares his favorite insights and takeaways from Pack Expo 2019

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      September 20, 2019 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Sailing the High Seas of Consumerism

      How consumer culture shapes the paper and paperboard packaging industry

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      July 5, 2019 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Check the U.S. Snack Index

      How shifting American snacking habits affect packaging trends

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      May 29, 2019 Printing & Packaging Simon Says

      BASF’s Simon Foster dishes on the latest print and packaging news

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      February 27, 2019 Printing & Packaging Simon Says: Watch out for these packaging trends!

      Q&A: Simon Foster on his email series, Simon Says, and the latest news in printing and packaging

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      February 28, 2019 Printing & Packaging Find the right fit for printing and packaging applications

      Filter through a line of Joncryl resins and emulsions to optimize your formulations

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      September 26, 2018 Pulp & Paper, Paints & Coatings, Printing & Packaging 5 tips and takeaways from a paper coatings veteran

      Here's what Peter Hayes learned from more than 30 years in the paper coatings and packaging industry

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      August 30, 2017 Printing & Packaging Is the science of food-safe inks moving fast enough?

      Food packaging demands, water-based inks, FDA clearance, performance hurdles, and the signs of a sustainable future

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      August 30, 2017 Printing & Packaging Quiz: Resins and additives for printing and packaging applications

      Tireless testing pushes performance progress

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      March 24, 2017 Printing & Packaging The beer box barriers

      In the highly competitive beer industry, brewers need their packaging to do more than stand out on the shelf

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