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Berry Global helps true™ Launch Refillable Deodorant in Poland

The refill system consists of a removable 75 ml refill pack made of recyclable PP that needs to be replaced approximately every three months.




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TriMas Packaging to Showcase Sustainable Innovations at Beautyworld Middle East

The event is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in the Middle East’s beauty industry.




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Direct-to-Consumer Laundry Brand Refreshes Packaging

Dropps, a direct-to-consumer challenger brand, is now marked by the introduction of an updated brand identity that emphasizes powerful cleaning from nature. 




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New Sustainable Packaging from Henkel Laundry & Home Care

The new packaging for toilet cleaners is made with less plastic and more recycled material.




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Colgate-Palmolive Launches Softsoap Foaming Hand Soap Tablets

The reuse and refill tablets can help reduce plastic bottle waste. 




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Tide launches revolutionary new tile form to transform laundry day

Tide evo’s debut will begin a new chapter in laundry's evolution, from soap to detergents to powders to liquids to PODS, and now, to fiber tiles.




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PODCAST | Fresh-Lock’s Award-Winning Flexible Packaging for Laundry Detergent Pacs

Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs.




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Automatic process control seen as testing opportunity for Food & Bev packaging

In this year’s research by Industrial Physics, 47% of packaging professionals surveyed shared that they’ve had to delay innovation while they search for an external packaging and material testing expert. 




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Stem in the Spotlight: Dana Austin, IWK North America General Manager

Meet Dana Austin, General Manager for IWK North America.




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CPGs on Deadline by Amazon to Overhaul Packaging

Some consumer packaged goods brands have been asked by Amazon in recent months to overhaul their product packaging to be greener, sturdier and cheaper to ship, according to Forbes.




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Corona Launches Sustainable Beer Pack Made Using Barley

The new technology repurposes surplus barley straw into six-pack packaging material in a circular process.




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Greiner Packaging provides rPET beverage trays for Rauch Fruchtsäfte

Going forward, Rauch brand beverages – whose bottles are made from 100% rPET – will also be presented in supermarkets in trays made of 70% PCR (post-consumer recycled) rPET material.




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Coesia Acquires Automation & Modular Components to Bolster Presence in US Market

Automation & Modular Components, LLC. (AMC) is a manufacturer of material handling automation systems with integrated controls, as well as conveyors for integration into assembly systems and production lines, headquartered in Davisburg, Michigan, USA.




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NOVA Chemicals Launches Canadian Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity

Centre aims to help achieve global plastics sustainability goals by focusing on R&D collaboration and value chain-integrated solutions.




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Bayer and Liveo Launch PET Blister Packaging for Aleve Capsules

This innovative solution reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging by 38% and marks a stride in environmental stewardship by eliminating the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their portfolio.




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Coveris launches MediFlex brand following investments in production facilities

The establishment of MediFlex distinguishes Coveris’ medical portfolio from other non-food applications. The new brand also stands for a clean and safe production environment and sustainable medical packaging solutions.




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Eltronis Launches Engage Platform

Engage is a cloud-based software that allows consumers to use smartphones to scan packaging, which links to relevant product information online. 




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Antares Vision Group Launches Food Safety Solution

The solution will be showcased for the first time at Pack Expo International 2024 (Chicago, November 3-6 2024), where it has been selected as a Technology Excellence Awards finalist in the Food/Beverage category.




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Sidel launches ultra-small, ultra-light PET bottle for liquid dairy products

The new preform design is qualified for 100% rPET content and also enables a low blowing pressure below 15 bars.




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Molkerei Forster, Lidl Schweiz launch self-separating yogurt packaging from Greiner

Molkerei Forster is using self-separating cardboard-plastic combinations for its Milbona brand 500g natural yogurts, which are sold by Swiss retailer Lidl Schweiz.




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Innovia launches white floatable PO shrink film for light-sensitive products

Labeling solution speaks to expected requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR) that is being created by the EU.




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EDL Launches Improved Double Tight Wrap DTW 25 Shrink Bundling System

The DTW 25 shrink-wrapping machine applies two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose multipacks of packaged products. The new system uses servo controls to manage the sealing of up to 25 bundles per minute. 




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Cat-Crafted Cat Food Launched with the Introduction of Made by Nacho

Nacho Flay, cat of chef Bobby Flay, serves as founder of the food line offering premium ingredients and nutrition.




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Mondi Launches FlexiBag Reinforced, Sees Success in Pet Food Industry

Contributing to a circular economy, the FlexiBag Reinforced range is recyclable where collection facilities and recycling systems for PE films are in place.




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ProAmpac Launches QUADFLEX® Recyclable LFQ for Pet Food, Other Applications

This large-format quad-seal pouch is designed to meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging solutions for premium pet food, lawn and garden care, and dry foods for products up to 40 lbs.




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PetSmart Launches In-Store Recycling Program with TerraCycle®

The PetSmart Pet Food & Treat Bags Free Recycling Program is now in 100 PetSmart stores across Arizona and New Jersey.




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Case Study: Nutresa Mexico Automates Chocolate Packaging with Cama Group Machines

Installation of Cama Group’s IG270 and IF296 machines has enabled a 14% increase in line productivity.




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Nestlé celebrates official launch of Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range

  • The new travel retail-exclusive Nestlé Sustainably Sourced chocolate range launches at the start of the Earth Month.



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    Nassau Candy unveils new packaging; text and graphics emphasize chocolate

    Each package features text and graphic elements in a rich brown to reflect the brand’s long tradition of premium chocolate paired with modern colors like lime, light yellow, teal, peach, and purple.





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    Skittles relaunches annual Pride limited-edition packaging

    Skittles puts the spotlight on community in collaboration with GLAAD, supports local LGBTQ+ interest groups across the U.S.




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    Saica, Mondelēz launch paper-based packaging for confectionery, snacks

    The initiative is part of Mondelēz International’s efforts to pack ‘light and right’ in service of its global sustainable packaging goals. Saica’s flexible packaging business unit also has set ambitious circularity targets.




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    Dillon Candy Company launches new packaging for chocolate-covered fruits and nuts

    The company is introducing larger package sizes with refreshed sleeve designs.




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    TricorBraun to be Acquired by Ares Management and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

    TricorBraun has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Private Equity Group and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, both of which will acquire a majority interest in the Company.




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    Automating Coding Changeovers to Drive Efficiency and Reduce Scrap and Rework

    Coding on packaging is a process most manufacturers aim to accomplish seamlessly but with minimal effort and attention. When trying to move product out the door, you want to avoid using coding equipment that can cause restraints, whether it’s slowing down a line changeover or having to adjust incorrect, missing or unreadable codes.




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    Think! Launches New Protein Oatmeal Cups and Cartons

    The update to its line of Protein + Fiber Oatmeal Cups and Cartons follows a recent redesign to its High Protein Bars.




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    Aunt Jemima Rebrands as Pearl Milling Company

    The long-time producer of pancake mixes and syrups changes its name to Pearl Milling Company, announces annual $1 million commitment to uplift black girls and women.




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    Sealstrip Launches Recyclable VerdeSeal

    VerdeSeal is recyclable, proprietary pressure sensitive tape technology with FDA food compliance.




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    CAULIPOWER Chooses K3 for its Better-for-you Riced Cauliflower Range

    CAULIPOWER’s new, healthy riced cauliflower range is packed in Greiner Packaging’s 100% recyclable, reusable and microwavable K3 cardboard-plastic cup.




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    Toshiba Launches First-of-its-Kind Industrial Printer

    Company’s innovative solution simultaneously prints on both sides of a label without using a liner or backing material. 




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    Afinia Label Launches DLP-2200 Digital Label Press with Rotary Finishing

    With two modes, inline printing and blank label mode, and a fast print speed of up to 12 inches per second, the DLP-2200 is a powerful all-in-one label producing machine.




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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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    Epson and IPSi Create Automated Print-and-Apply Labeling Solution

    Epson ColorWorks on-demand color label printer with 6-axis robot delivers print-and-apply label application system.




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    Schubert Relaunches Training Concept

    With the inauguration of a modern training centre in Crailsheim, packaging machine manufacturer Schubert is laying the foundation for the expansion and relaunch of its training concept. 




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    Case Study: Global Cap Manufacturer Increases Efficiency by Embracing Automation

    Indiana-based Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) automates its closure production with FANUC robotics to solve labor challenges and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).




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    Packaging Automation Solution Market Expected to Touch US$155 billion by 2033

    Rising labor prices and demand for supply chain integration are among factors behind the growth.





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    Addressing the Weakest Links in Automation

    The picking productivity increase may solve one direct labor problem, but in doing so, it creates another. The company will now have to find space and people for manual pack & ship stations to accommodate the improved picking productivity.




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    R.A Jones Launches New Intelligent Flexible Transfer System

    The iFTS will be showcased alongside R.A Jones’ Criterion CLI-100 cartoner at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023.




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    tna Launches the ‘Perfect Pair,’ tna robag 3e and tna auto-splice 3

    tna enables efficiency gains with the launch of the ‘Perfect Pair’ - the tna robag® 3e and tna auto-splice 3.




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    Syntegon launches game-changing SVX VFFS series

    New VFFS machine series combines high pack style flexibility with intuitive functionalities, giving frozen food, bakery, confectionery, and snacks producers a leg up on competition.




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    APPEX Takes Shape as Australia’s Largest B2B Event for Processing, Packaging Nears

    Automation by Rockwell, an award-winning educational platform on sustainable packaging, and pouch filling and sealing equipment are among the many packaging innovations to be on display.