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UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman Develop Trio of Sustainable Packaging Solutions

All three structures have been tested for recyclability according to the PTS RH 021/97 Cat II method.




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Coca-Cola Company's New Subscription Service Sells Out in 3 Hours

The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of The Coca-Cola Insiders Club, a subscription service offering a limited number of people the chance to taste over 20 of the company’s new beverages set to launch early next year.




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PepsiCo to Debut Coffee-Cola Called Pepsi Cafe

Pepsi Cafe will come in two flavors: original and vanilla. The coffee-infused cola beverage has nearly twice as much caffeine as regular Pepsi.




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Pharmaceutical Bottles Expected to Be in Highest Demand This Year

The global pharmaceutical packaging market is set to grow over 5% year-over-year in 2019, and bottles will remain highly sought after, followed by blisters, vials and ampoules.




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Pharmaceutical Bottles to Grow to 5.8 billion in 2024

Drug-producing industries are expected to continue to operate at normal or near normal capacities despite the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Blister Packaging: Reliable Revenue for the Pharmaceutical Industry

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a tremendous packaging revolution, paving way for the future development of intelligent solutions. One such breakthrough achieved in this space is the blister packaging.




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3 Ways Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Can Benefit from NIR Technology

For pharmaceutical manufacturers, measuring and controlling moisture content is critical to ensure product safety, quality and efficient production since the amount of moisture in deliverables can have diverse effects when converting feedstock into products such as tablets, capsules, gel or liquid-based products.




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Four Japanese Firms Collaborate on Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging

Collaboration includes sharing knowledge on packaging technologies to reduce the environmental burden.




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Solvay Introduces New PVDC Coating Solution for Pharmaceutical Blister Films

Diofan® Ultra736 is fluorine-free, meets regulatory requirements for direct pharmaceutical contact and supports the design of sustainable films with thinner coating designs. 




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Coffee Concentrate Debuts in 8 oz Shelf-Ready PET Bottles

The coffee is said to be the first super-concentrated coffee available in plastic bottles.




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Beverage Packaging for Staying In (Or Going Out)

As COVID-19 affected both manufacturers and worldwide shipping, automation has helped companies do more with less. 




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New Sustainable Beauty and Travel Brand Launches

Ries products are reusable, recyclable and made of earth-kind (and non-toxic) materials.




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The Plastek Group Partners with Blaige to Manage Rollout of Its M&A Growth Strategy

Leading manufacturer and supplier of rigid plastic-molded packaging products seeks to use M&A as a strategic tool to drive inorganic growth – as a complement to continued organic growth – with the goal of doubling sales by 2030.




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Aptar Earns Acceptance to FDA's Emerging Technology Program for N-Sorb Solution

N-Sorb leverages Aptar CSP Technologies’ proven 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ platform technology to address the pressing issue of N-nitrosamine impurities in pharmaceuticals.




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Neopac to Debut Polyfoil® Mono-Material Barrier (MMB) Mini tubes at CPHI Milan

Now available in downsized diameters of 13.5-16mm, the tiny tubes expand Neopac’s award-winning line of high-barrier mono-material solutions, and amount to a significant advancement in sustainability-minded high-barrier packaging technology.




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Elopak, Luoro launch first mouthwash packaged in D-PAK cartons

The 500 ml D-PAK™ carton is made with paperboard from responsibly managed forests and is fully recyclable, as well as carbon neutral.




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Berlin Packaging expands to South Korea with acquisition of Nest-Filler

Acquisition expands the company's footprint in Asia-Pacific and strengthens its beauty and cosmetic packaging offering.




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Beauty Packaging Manufacturer Quadpack Touts Mono-material Ultra Solo

All of Ultra Solo’s components – cap, pump engine, actuator and bottle – are polyethylene (PE). As such, the whole product boasts 100% recyclability.




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EcoVadis Medal puts Quadpack in global top 1% for sustainability performance

Improved rating – from Gold to Platinum – validates the company’s business sustainability commitment and performance.




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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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Why the Future of Packaging Hinges on Inclusivity

While a stubborn clamshell container or vacuum-sealed jar lid might serve as a minor inconvenience to some, it can be a major struggle for others. 




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New Laser Coding and Marking Solution for Metal Decoration

The new UV offset litho metal decoration coating from DataLase is designed for use on offset litho presses equipped with UV curing units.




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Cleancult Debuts Home Care Products Packaged in Aluminum at Walmart, Albertsons

The refillable aluminum line pairs with Cleancult’s game-changing 100% recyclable paper-based refill cartons to remove 90% of plastic waste from cleaning rituals.




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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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Vital Proteins Debuts New Paper-Based Canister for Its Collagen Peptides

The latest step in brand's sustainability journey is expected to reduce more than 90 percent of plastic use across all canister offerings.




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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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U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste

The update emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders—such as procurement, R&D, and corporate sustainability—who often have competing priorities like sustainability commitments and cost control. 




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MarijuanaPackaging Rebrands as Gamut Packaging, to Offer Wide Range of Solutions

The new logo, featuring a wave in the letter 'M' that mirrors the visual color spectrum, symbolizes Gamut's broad capabilities. This design underscores the company's diverse industry reach and versatility as a provider.




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Dan Felton Steps Down as Executive Director of AMERIPEN

The association is activating its succession plan to guide the process of selecting a new Executive Director. It has formed a committee to oversee the search process that will commence in September.




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Surdry North America brings cutting-edge retort solutions to PACK EXPO 2024

Company will highlight its exclusive Continuous Sterilizer technology, which allows simultaneous processing of various package types and sizes – including cans, jars, and pouches – in the same equipment.




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Sun Chemical Showcases UV-LED Printing Solutions at BOBST Grand Opening Event

Sun Chemical’s SolarWave Integra and SolarWave FSP are both UV-LED curing ink solutions designed to meet diverse printing needs.




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Stem in the Spotlight: Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada

Meet Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions at Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada.




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Harpak-ULMA Enters Distribution Agreement with Cabinplant

The agreement significantly increases the range of automation and packaging combinations available to Harpak-ULMA’s served markets.




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Trends: What's next? Gluten-free sriracha?

Without a doubt, food manufacturers have not slowed product development in the gluten-free realm.




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Thinking outside the (bag-in) box

Bag-in-box applications may have had a negative association to them some years back but that just isn’t the case anymore. More wines (and premium ones at that) are rolling out in this classic format for many reasons.




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Snacking routine for most Americans

At 10 a.m. do you wander into the kitchen or break room, or reach into your desk drawer for snack?




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Four food trends for the future

Time keeps slipping away, but its passage allows us a glimpse at patterns that may influence the months and years ahead.




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Processing a healthier future

In the beverage industry, new products are fulfilling more than just offering refreshment.




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The Future of Flexible Packaging

Flexible packaging accounts for 19 percent of the overall packaging market and is expected to grow at a rate of 3.9 percent CAGR by 2023, according to the 2019 Flexible Packaging Marketing Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.




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Flexible Packaging Offers Sustainable Solutions

Sustainable solutions continue to be a top priority for consumer packaging goods (CPG) companies.




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2019 Packaging Outlook: Glass Packaging

The glass container industry’s key indicators in North America remained generally stable between 2017 and 2018, with continued opportunities for growth in 2019 in the spirits, food and craft beverages markets.




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DW Reusables Says its Packaging Cuts CO2 Emissions

The company cites a study where its Fillbee reusable packaging cut CO2 emissions by nearly two-thirds compared to conventional beverage packaging.




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WePackItAll Welcomes Duncan Lavery as Chief Executive Officer

Lavery will lead the company’s evolution through organic opportunities and M&A activities.




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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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FPSA Rebrands as Food Production Solutions Association, Welcomes New Members

The name change better reflects who FPSA members really are: companies that provide solutions for food production.




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Novolex® Appoints Ted Jackson as President of Performance Solutions Segment

Jackson assumes this role after rising through a series of positions with increasing responsibility within Novolex and, before joining the company, broad experience in general operations and consulting. 




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Winpak Collaborates with NOVA to Utilize Recycled PE in Flexible Packaging

Winpak will utilize NOVA’s recycled polyethylene (rPE) to manufacture and distribute high-quality packaging materials for the protection of perishable foods, beverages, and personal care products.




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Securikett Unveils Security Label with Cut Indicator, to Showcase at FACHPACK

Securikett's new security labels offer an effective solution for detecting tamper attempts early, providing vital protection along the entire distribution chain and boosting customer trust in the process.




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NFL Alumni Chooses Antares Vision Traceability Solution for Membership Outreach

Antares Vision is collaborating with the National Football League Alumni (NFLA) organization to enhance the NFLA’s new membership outreach efforts, as well as expand its engagement capabilities. Track My Way  is a next-generation  platform that provides data-driven insight into ambassador and chapter membership campaigns.




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Systech selected by Praxis Packaging for Track and Trace solutions

Collaboration offers Praxis customers access to enhanced product tracing to meet compliance requirements such as the FDA-mandated DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) regulation with a November 2024 enforcement deadline.