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RRD to Debut New Single Pass Digital Press, Other Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The state-of-the-art technology combines the agility and speed of digital printing with exceptional print quality, a wide color spectrum and minimal energy consumption.




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HERMA US Inc. to Debut Improved Labeling Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The company’s reimagined 132M HC Wraparound Labeler includes a sophisticated yet simplified new touchscreen HMI to coincide with improved ergonomics.




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BW Integrated Systems Bolsters Labeling Capabilities

The reorganized business strengthens the alignment of BW Packaging’s labeling, end-of-line and integration solutions.




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Version 9 of HYBRID Software’s iC3D Suite Features Multiple Enhancements

Recognizing the evolving needs of the company’s valued CLOUDFLOW users, Version 9 offers seamless integration with HYBRID Software’s CLOUDFLOW Plugin Suite.




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Primera Announces AP380 Label Applicator for Round and Cylindrical Containers

The inclusion of an all-new label liner rewinder further optimizes operations by keeping the waste liner material off the floor and winding it into a roll for easy disposal.




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Videojet Launches New Pallet Labeling System

In addition to its ability to cover up to three sides of a pallet and apply up to four labels, the 9560 PL can process up to 120 pallets per hour across diverse applications.




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Xeikon Unveils New Inkjet Press for High-End Labels

Developed for high quality labels, the five-color machine offers a 330mm printing width and speeds up to 70 m/min, even when printing with high opacity white.




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Primera unveils PL400 pouch labeler offering both precision and high speed

The semi-automatic labeling machine is engineered to provide businesses with a fast and reliable solution for applying labels to unfilled pouches, envelopes, and flat bags.




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Labeling Equipment: Sustained Improvement in Versatility, Efficiency and Accuracy

The discussion of labels and labeling tends to revolve around materials. But another part of the equation, and perhaps just as important, is the labeling machinery. Learn how companies like Primera Technology, Videojet and Xeikon are making game-changing advances in this area.




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RyPax and CelluComp Collaborate to Launch All-Fiber Bottle

The pioneering leap the two independent businesses took was developing a novel pulp fiber made with a mix of Curran®, bamboo, and bagasse.




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Sidel Launches EvoBLOW XL for Large PET Containers

Sidel offers more flexibility for the packaging industry by launching its new blowing machine to produce larger bottles with the highest level of production efficiency.




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Robot Funded by CMI to Save Over 1 Million Beverage Cans a Year from Landfill

Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings finance AI and robotic technology for a California recycling facility with a 50% revenue share.




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PODCAST | Decorating Solutions for Two-Piece Metal Packaging

David Randall of Sun Chemical explains how innovations are transforming inks for two-piece cans and resulting in an industry that is more efficient and eco-friendly.




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Stadshaven Brewery Embraces Digital Printing for Sleeveless Beer Can Branding

Cans without sleeves have a better chance of recoverability, according to the Aluminum Association’s design guide, which explains that digital printing technology is now price competitive with shrink-wrapped cans, while maintaining the recyclability of the aluminum.




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Jason Momoa’s Mananalu Water Launches “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” Bottle

Brand continues sustainability mission with specialty bottle timed to release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated motion picture.




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Goodbye to Single-Use Plastic

2023 was abundant with packaging innovations, including when it comes to one of the most ubiquitous packaging options of all: bottles.




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Element[AL] Brings Innovative Aluminum Wine Bottles to Market

The new environmentally friendly format will shatter expectations about how and when wine can be enjoyed and answer the call-to-action from the wine industry to rethink glass bottles.




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Coca-Cola trials ‘label-less’ packaging in UK for Sprite on-the-go bottles

Shoppers at selected Tesco Express stores in Brighton and Hove, Bristol, London and Manchester will see the “naked” bottles on shelves from January through March. 




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‘Every Can Counts’ Recycling Program Expands to the United States, Eyes Mardi Gras

The new U.S. chapter joins 20 Every Can Counts chapters across Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Brazil.




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KHS helps Argentinian brewery replace glass line with can filling equipment

The KHS Innofill Can DVD can filler at the Quilmes facility in Buenos Aires currently has a filling capacity of 90,000 cans per hour and can be increased to a maximum of 135,000 cans per hour if required.




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Trivium Wins PAC Global, WorldStar Awards for Budweiser World Cup Aluminum Bottles

Utilizing Budweiser’s vision, Trivium created a beer bottle that was both visually engaging and environmentally sustainable.




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Pan American Preference

Last year, I highlighted Brazilians' dedication to recycling aluminum cans, and extended the discussion to include aluminum recycling efforts in New Orleans, known for Mardi Gras. Recent headlines and conversations with industry leaders confirm that the commitment to recycling remains strong in both New Orleans and Latin America.




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Hellmann's Unveils New Easy Out Plant-Based Mayo Bottle to Reduce Food Waste

The new bottle features an edible, vegan liner which allows for less product to get left behind.




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KPS Capital Partners to Sell Eviosys to Sonoco for €3.615 Billion

Eviosys is a leading global supplier of metal packaging, producing food cans and ends, aerosol cans, metal closures and promotional packaging to preserve the products of hundreds of consumer brands.  




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Domino Launches Bottle Closure Printing Station for Labelless Water Bottles

Domino’s range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations has been developed to print variable data and machine-readable codes, including QR codes, onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.




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From Harvest to Shelf: Enhancing Quality Through the Food Can

The farming season in the United States is in full swing, with crops being planted in the spring, tended throughout the summer, and harvested in early fall. When it's harvesting time, consumers usually focus on fresh produce, but what about canned food that provides produce year-round?




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PODCAST | Sustainable Solutions Designed to Enable Recycling

Sun Chemical is thinking about sustainability and circularity in all of its product development activities, including in its solutions for the narrow web, tag and label market.




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Berry Global Launches Highly Customizable Bottle for Personal Care Applications

The new Chameleon bottle from Berry Agile Solutions features an outstanding construction that enables a base section with a special textured finish.




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Paboco Launches Market-Ready Paper Bottle and Cap

Following the mission of repacking the planet, Paboco consistently drives for solutions that improve on what has come before; creating lasting, impactful change that brings innovation into reality.




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Aptar Partners with Halopack to Launch Fiber-based Tray System in North America

Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility.




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Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification

All cups, lids, containers and cutlery in the new Veridian™ line feature the word “Compostable,” display the BPI Certification Mark signifying that the material is compostable, and include green or brown identification elements like tinting and striping that further help distinguish them from their non-compostable counterparts. 




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Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging

As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI.  




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Arcos Dorados Holdings Makes Sustainable Change to McDonald's Packaging

JANUS® is an all-natural coating that creates a barrier to grease, water and oxygen when applied to paper for food packaging, like wrap paper, boxes, cups, utensils, K-cups, and straws.




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Reusable Sulapac cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland

Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets.




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Eco-Products Offers Compostable Products to Help Food Biz Comply with Colorado Law

Veridian™ products are easily identifiable as compostable and are compliant with the state’s upcoming labeling law.




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Liplid and Duni Group Announce Partnership for Sustainable Take-Away Solutions

The lids from LipLid are made from either a mixture of bamboo and bagasse or from pure wood fibers. In both cases, the fibers are recyclable. 




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Duni Group Earns Bronze at Environmental Packaging Awards for Fiber Packaging Range

This accolade underscores Duni Group's commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, solidifying its position as one of the industry's most influential players.




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Suzano to purchase two U.S. industrial facilities from Pactiv Evergreen

Assets will add approximately 420,000 metric tons of integrated paperboard to Suzano’s annual production capacity.




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Klöckner Pentaplast Earns RecyClass Traceability Certification for Trays

The closed loop module was developed at kp's production site in Pravia, Spain.




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SEA-TAC Airport Moves to All Reusable or Compostable Foodservice Materials

New tenant requirement sets foodservice-ware standards that aim to reduce waste.




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Video: Sustainable Foodservice Packaging

Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Restaurantware, talks about the company’s products that emphasize sustainability and green ingenuity.




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Grab'N'Go Culture: Uncovering Common Threads in Foodservice Packaging

At Packaging Strategies, we stay on top of packaging innovations. However, it's also important to gain a broader perspective on specific industry segments.






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Starbucks, Coca-Cola among Firms Participating in City-Wide Reusable Cup Project

Collaboration led by the NextGen Consortium makes reusable cups the default option in national and local restaurants across the city of Petaluma, California.




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Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts Reusable Serveware for In-Room Breakfast

This new serveware, designed to work well in fast-paced food service environments, will replace traditional porcelain dishes for in-room breakfast service.




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Restaurantware Expands Eco-Friendly Foodservice Packaging Portfolio

New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes.




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Product Stewardship Institute to Host Webinar on Building Reusable Packaging Systems

Participants will leave the webinar with recommendations that municipalities, businesses, and organizations can undertake to invest in reusable packaging systems in their communities.




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Coveris to Debut Hot-to-Go Packaging Solutions at lunch! 2024

lunch!, the definitive event for food-to-go, serves as the perfect platform for Coveris to showcase its commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging for the sector.




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McDonald's Releases Sustainable Packaging for New Mini McFlurry

The four-flap cups are currently available in several other international markets like Canada and Indonesia – and this month, it’s finally time for U.S. fans to try them out. 




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Colpac launches new line of paperboard food packaging

Stagione® Light showcases the iconic shape and roll top design of Colpac’s original range, while offering customers lighter products that are manufactured from one piece of paperboard.




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Dart and PulPac introduce Dry Molded Fiber production in North American market

Dart has become a PulPac licensee and is installing the first Dry Molded Fiber production line of its kind in North America: the PulPac Scala.