Show attendees can see how ProMach’s new Pet Care Solutions Team is bringing seamless processing and packaging solutions to the pet care industry.

Camilo Sanchez will head the newly formed Flexible Packaging Group, which offers a single point of contact for both Bartelt and Matrix packaging technologies.

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.

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

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.

Made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of Bruichladdich’s proprietary glass bottle, the colored wrap is the first of its kind in the whisky space.

Following the introduction of the Wine Collection subcategory in 2021, Pentawards started receiving inquiries about the possibility of a Spirits Collection option.

Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons.

The packaging solution is available now in 0.75-liter and 1-liter bottle sizes and already is being used in Austria by pilot customer and development partner Wegenstein winery.

Initially, the solution will only be available with texturing to allow sparkling wine players to retain the premium look of their bottles. The ESSENTIELLE foil with a smooth finish will be available during the first quarter of 2025.

Available in London Heathrow, Dubai Airport and Singapore Airport from the end of June, The Bruichladdich Twenty One whisky wrap is made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of the Bruichladdich optimized, proprietary glass bottle.

Leveraging its long-standing partnership with inkjet technology expert Xaar, Nilpeter is seeing a growing number of its presses offering advanced digital varnish and foiling embellishments to meet the demand for added-value labels in Italy.

Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade.

Made with 90% post-consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations.

ClariPPil™ bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability versus a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.

Wynn Petfood is now packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends (that are mixed with water at home) and practical snacks for dogs 100% in paper.

Now and then I like to reflect on how the packaging industry intersects with my personal background. This seems especially appropriate now since it was approximately one year ago that I became Chief Editor of Packaging Strategies.

Packaging Strategies features eco-friendly packaging efforts and launched the Sustainability Insider enewsletter. Two reports in May highlighted challenges in adopting sustainable packaging.

AMERIPEN supports Minnesota’s packaging EPR law for a number of reasons, most important of which is that it provides for true shared responsibility for recycling costs instead of putting the onus entirely on producers.

Labelexpo Americas 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois, was a key event for the label and package printing industry, featuring over 450 exhibitors. It offered live demonstrations and showcased the latest advancements in machinery and materials, underscoring its significance as a premier platform for industry innovation and networking since 1989.

From tethered caps to a plethora of recycle bins, a trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging.

Today’s customers are constantly bombarded with ads and brand messaging. When it comes to high-end products like cosmetics, liquor or consumer electronics, premium packaging is not just nice to have — it’s an expectation.

The Orbi-Trak TC-6 speedup kit for Meridian XR machines is designed to allow beverage and food manufacturers to run a variety of canned product configurations at a reported surge speed of 345 cartons per minute.

As the business looked to enhance its folding, gluing and die-cutting capacity, International PaperBox added a BOBST EXPERTCUT and EXPERTFOLD to its machine park.

During the exhibition, attendees can view curated videos showcasing how Bradman Lake's equipment seamlessly integrates across different packaging processes.

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

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.

The coating is applied directly inline, eliminating the need for a separate offline coating process.

SkinnyDipped has become a brand synonymous with delicious, better-for-you snacks since its launch in 2016 and the next chapter in the brand’s identity is here.

The redesign emphasizes the company's commitment to organic, gluten-free ingredients and introduces new convenient sizes for single and family snacking.

This move comes as part of a strategic effort to elevate the brand’s presence in retail environments and enhance its appeal among health-conscious consumers.

Automated cotton inserter features removable drive system for easy access and maintenance.

The GT-Max feature allows both new and existing customers to obtain enhanced performance and more value out of their tray sealing machines.

The on-demand system creates paper-based cushioning to displace foam and plastic.

The shrink film bundler was designed and manufactured to package liquid soaps and cleansers for a contract packer that manufactures under license for well known brands.

HexcelPack’s Mini Packing Station can be used to dispense the company’s sustainable HexcelWrap cushioning paper.

The goal of secondary packaging is to ensure the integrity of a product during storage and transportation, making sure it reaches the hands of the user in the same state as it was made.

New 34,000 square foot facility enables Atlantic Packaging to further support West Coast customers and the continued transition to sustainable packaging.

The ACP-722 RRP offers one of the smallest footprints currently available, being up to 50% smaller than equivalent casepacker models.

In 2023, the packaging equipment industry saw significant innovations, including Packsize's award-winning X5® solution, MGS's Matrix TL top-loading case packer, and Ishida Europe's ACP-700 series automatic case packing system. Read more about these game-changing innovations!

New offering benefits from the company’s deep understanding of recycled PET resin characteristics and their impact on bottle production.

The bottles have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack.

ALPLA, which in early October became majority shareholder of Paboco, is investing in ramping up manufacturing capacity.

At present, the bottles are the only kind of plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be recycled and reprocessed in a closed cycle.

Innovations in modeling technology, which reduce the weight of the bottles to 18.5 grams, represent a major step in reducing the amount of materials used while preserving the durability and functionality of the packaging.

Winners included Smurfit Westrock’s PETCollar™ Shield Plus, a sustainable alternative to plastic in the multi-pack beverage segment.

Company expects to avoid its use of new plastic by nearly 80 million pounds in 2024 – the equivalent of nearly 2 billion bottles.

Produce Packaging's new containers will be made with Waddington Europe's Eco Blend 100 material that consists entirely of a combination of post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled PET (rPET).

Mondi’s kraft paper used for the paper band is made from renewable, responsibly sourced and certified materials.

Soft-fruit containers made with MONOAIR™ cushion technology now include square, large rectangular and standard versions.