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Apple turns chocolate into a CD cover
In Germany's chocolate department, packaging is used as a poster. With its Limited Edition Ritter Sport x Apple Music, the Ritter Sport brand transforms the front of its 100-gram Alpenmilch tablets into an advertising medium for music. The square tablets have the ideal format for CD or record sleeves.
Five albums that have left their mark on German musical history have been selected. The genres deliberately coexist. For Ritter Sport, the point is to use the power of covers, which function as graphic and generational markers, without changing the product format.
On the back of the tablets, a QR code points to the corresponding album on Apple Music, with a free trial.
Uniic launches a plan to support the graphic arts industry in the Paris Region
On April 14, the Union nationale des industries de l'impression et de la communication (Uniic) is organizing a meeting in Paris to present a collective action plan for all players in the Paris region's graphic arts chain, whether or not they are members of the Uniic network, falling within NAF codes 18-12, 13 and 14Z.
This program is designed to support the industry in the face of market reorganization, through strategic and organizational diagnostics, exchanges with financial institutions, and the implementation of collective actions to invest, recruit, diversify and dialogue with prime contractors.
All phases of the plan are funded by the industry, Uniic and regional public authorities.
Typography in the spotlight at Now26 on May 30, 2026
For several years now, a day of conferences dedicated to graphic design and typography has been organized by TypeParis .
This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Numerous international guests are scheduled to attend the 16 conferences and two workshops, called Now26. with Tobias Frere-Jones from the USA, Léon Hugues from France, Hélène Marian from France, David Quay from The Foundry Types in the UK and Flavia Zimbardi from Brazil.
Hubergroup rolls out its Tinkredible MGA metal ink
Ink manufacturer Hubergroup Print Solutions is extending worldwide sales of its Tinkredible MGA metal decorating ink system. Already in use in Europe and India, this mineral oil-, BPA- and PFAS-free system is designed for offset printing of one-piece and three-piece metal cans for the food, pet food and beverage industries.
Recognized for its low migration, heat resistance and production stability, Tinkredible MGA meets the most stringent international food safety requirements. The portfolio includes four-color process, opaque whites, metallic tints and special colors.
A new print shop awarded the "Imprimeur engagé pour le réemploi" (Printer committed to recycling) label
Imprimerie Guigon joins the ranks of companies recognized as Imprimeur engagé pour le réemploi (Printers committed to re-use) by obtaining the France Consigne label, founded by the Fédération nationale des industriels du réemploi du verre (National federation of glass re-use manufacturers).
Founded in 1941 in Cours-la-Ville in the Rhône region, the company specializes in packaging and self-adhesive labels.
"Jérémie Guigon, Managing Partner, explains: "It was obvious for the print shop to promote its expertise and commitment to reuse through the label.
DS Smith Contoire-Hamel cuts gas consumption by 15
The DS Smith paper mill at Contoire-Hamel in Picardy has completed the first year of operation of its new heat recovery system installed on its paper machine dedicated to corrugated base paper (CBP).
The system boasts a 15% reduction in gas consumption, i.e. nearly 3âeuros000Â tonnes of COâ saved per year. Comprising a new dryer hood and an energy recovery tower, the investment amounts to 4.5 million euros, with support of 500âeuros000Â euros from ADEME.
In addition to energy savings, the system also recovers around 140 m³ of condensation water per day.
Contiweb joins Eurosac
Contiweb announces its official membership of Eurosac, the European Federation of Paper Bag Manufacturers.
Specializing in web management equipment and technical solutions for printing and packaging, Contiweb highlights its expertise in non-stop unwinding and auto-splicing systems, already deployed with several Eurosac members. According to the Netherlands-based company, these technologies have improved overall equipment efficiency (OEE), line reliability and operator working conditions.
"Another important aspect of our Eurosac membership is that it enables us to continue developing and introducing innovative technologies for the paper bag industry." says Pim Cornelissen, Product Manager at Contiweb.
