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El regreso de lo artesanal, también a los refrescos

Es innegable que la tendencia “hipster” es ya una corriente mundial y ha sido una de las pioneras en volver a lo artesanal.




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How to Prepare Food & Beverage Packaging for E-Grocery

Do you know how to prepare your packaging for the grocery side of e-commerce? This Q&A, with Tetra Pak's Alexandre de Souza Carvalho, will answer this question and more for food and beverage manufacturers, producers and retailers.




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Nestlé Waters North America Signs Agreement with Recycled PET Supplier

Nestlé Waters North America has signed an agreement with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLITE, which will expand its U.S. operations by building a third facility in Pennsylvania.




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Nestlé Waters Named 2019’s Design for Recycling Award Winner

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) names Nestlé Waters North America as its 2019 Design for Recycling® (DFR) Award winner, in recognition of its innovative use of recycled plastic and its product design centered on recycling.




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National PTA, Nestlé Waters North America and Nestlé Pure Life Team Up for Healthy Hydration

Through a healthy hydration program developed by the alliance, grants, recycling bins and thousands of bottles of water will be awarded to PTAs across the country with the goal to help families live healthier lives by encouraging them to choose water.




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Nestle Waters North America's ReadyRefresh Delivery Service Expands Beverage Portfolio

Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh by Nestlé delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers. 

 




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Dalston's Soda Secondary Packaging Offers Soda with Soul

Dalston’s Soda worked with B&B studio to design outer boxes for shipping that reinforce its ‘soda with soul’ brand positioning. The delivery boxes help create further brand love from existing online buyers, while introducing new consumers to the brand’s values and personality.

 




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Cullen's BeerGUARD Biodegrades in 6 Months of Disposal

Designed to safeguard glass bottles and cans during transit to eliminate damages, the NEW beerGUARD from Cullen is made from sustainable molded pulp. Lightweight and quick to pack, this innovative solution encases up to 12 products to offer the highest level of protection during shipping.




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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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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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CL&D Opens New Flexographic Facility in Rock Hill, SC

This new plant allows CL&D to increase its flexographic production capabilities, particularly thanks to the inclusion of its brand new 52” wide web press.




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Nefab's PolyFlex Opens New Facility in Mexico for Thermoformed Packaging

This expansion positions Nefab to provide a full range of sustainable packaging solutions tailored to the Lithium-Ion battery (LiB), E-mobility, and automotive sectors. 




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Optimally Equipped for Seamless Track & Trace

Packaging Strategies had a conversation with Romaco's Nicola Orsini about track & trace challenges, solutions and the future.




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Ensuring Product Safety: The Important Role of Track & Trace

The global track and trace solutions market is expected to reach $28.9 billion by 2032, with companies in various industries utilizing these solutions for production and sales tracing and compliance. Notable firms such as MM Packaging, Antares Vision Group, and Deitz Co. have developed innovative solutions for these needs.




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Tape-Opening Device Offers Easy Opening of Board & Paper-Based Packaging

Building on the success of Rippatape – the original market-leading tape-based opening device for board and paper-based packaging – Essentra Tear Tapes has launched Rippatape X.




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Meler's Micron+ Adhesive Systems Improve Packaging Line Efficiency

Key benefits include an innovative tank construction that ensures uniform melt temperatures with no hotspots, char or waste; a horizontal piston pump design that provides consistent, direct adhesive feed; and a high efficiency design that uses 60% less energy and 50% less compressed air than comparable systems. 




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Crespel & Deiters Group opens corrugating subsidiary in Mexico

Leading European wheat adhesive specialist improves service for corrugated board manufacturers in Latin America.




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PODCAST | The Role of Inks, Coatings & Adhesives in Sustainable Packaging

In this interview, two experts at Sun Chemical discuss the evolution and commercial breakthroughs of inks, coatings and adhesives and how they are helping the flexible packaging sector achieve sustainability.




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Mondi, Skånemejerier introduce mono-material plastic packaging for cheese

Mondi’s mono-material solution provides high barriers against oxygen and water vapors, keeping the product fresh on the supermarket shelf.




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Metsä Board Partners with Industry Leaders to Develop Sustainable Ice Cream Cone Packaging

The team looked into different stages of the value chain, ranging from material production, to ink usage and logistics, and the result is a packaging with a significantly lower climate impact.




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Nounós Creamery Embraces Recyclable Packaging for Greek Yogurt Offerings

This move aligns with the growing consumer demand for sustainable products and showcases Nounós' dedication to not just the quality of their yogurt, but also to the health of the planet.




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Berry Global Earns Several Awards for Abel & Cole's Single-Use Milk Bottles

Club Zero Refillable Milk is designed to cut the carbon footprint of Abel & Cole’s single-use milk bottles in half, with Abel & Cole estimating a saving of up to 450,000 single-use plastic milk bottles annually.




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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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Dozen's Pet Food Packaging for Suziria Brands wins Gold at Pentawards

Dozen’s Half & Half project is the first gold award won by Ukrainian designers at Pentawards since 2015 and only the second in the competition’s history.




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Nestlé Debuts Recyclable Paper Packaging for KitKat Bars

Nestlé will produce more than a quarter of a million KitKat bars wrapped in paper in an exclusive partnership with Coles, a local retailer. The pack has a QR code which people can scan to have their say and give valuable feedback on the new paper packaging.




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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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    IT'SUGAR debuts Make-A-Wish Chocolate Bar, Wish Bears for World Wish Month

    The releases coincide with World Wish Month and Make-A-Wish’s nationwide campaign leading up to World Wish Day on April 29.




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    Cox & Co Develops Flow Wrap Chocolate Paper Packaging

    Offering a 12-month minimum shelf life, the new paper flow wrap solution is a huge step in the right direction to reducing the amount of chocolate packaging waste that ends up in landfill.




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    Mike and Ike creates packaging for NY Knicks' Josh Hart

    Mike and Ike is making NY Knicks star Josh Hart's dreams come true, by putting his face on one of its boxes.




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    Nestlé Confectionery Trials Accessible QR Codes for KitKat and Quality Street

    The innovative QR codes, powered by Zappar technology, allow blind and partially sighted shoppers to easily retrieve essential product information.  




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    Metsä Board Partners with Kouvolan Lakritsi to Develop Reclosable Licorice Mug

    Inspired by paperboard cups, Metsä Board’s packaging design team developed the new paperboard mug with a heat-sealed transparent plastic film that keeps the licorice fresh.




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    LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW uses PulPac's Dry Molded Fiber for Licorice Advent Calendar

    First announced in May, the project progressed at a remarkable speed, demonstrating the versatility and efficiency of PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology, which brings to life bespoke, deep-drawn designs with a premium feel.




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    Jolly Rancher revitalizes packaging to capture brand's flavor experience

    In response to consumer feedback, the brand's new packaging includes bold colors, playful typography, and fruit and candy illustrations. 




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    Best of Frank Froman's Sunday Ramblings - AssessmentPsychology.com

    Psychologist Dr. Frank Froman on neuropsychology, managed care and diagnostic nomenclature.




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    Dr. Pigman Freud's Answer

    Dr P. Freud's Answer - From 'Ask Dr. Pigman Freud' by Hugh M. Kramer. The renowned guinea pig psychotherapist answers questions on guinea pig behavior, psychology and intelligence.




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    Podcast | Ink & Labeling Sustainability

    In this episode with Sherry Washburn, Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss how a company’s choice of inks and printing technologies can play a big role in achieving sustainability goals. We also discuss ways for companies to ensure compliance with existing and new environmental regulations. 




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    Podcast | Coding & Marking for Cannabis Packaging

    In this episode with Chirag Sheth, Global Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss coding and marking options for cannabis packaging.




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    Dispense Works Introduces RF Series Benchtop Filling & Capping System

    The RF Dispensing System features big performance and is available in several configurations to best suit unique requirements.




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    Leverwood Knife Works to Showcase Flow Wrapper Knives at MD&M Show

    Leverwood is laser focused on high-quality blades that offer the cleanest, most precise cuts.




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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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    Vault49 Launches 'Uniquely Bahamian' Design for Ricardo Rum's New RTD Line

    Leading consumer groups and getting involved in taste tests during the product development phase, Vault49 uncovered what it really means to be ‘Uniquely Bahamian’




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    Amcor Capsules, Moët & Chandon to launch plastic-free aluminum/paper foil

    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.




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    Tequila Cayéya Releases Limited-Edition Duo of the Devils vs Angels Tequilas

    These tequilas are a part of the brand’s Devils vs. Angels themed release and come just in time for summer. With only 1,200 bottles of each expression available, they’re a must-have for tequila aficionados.




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    Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging

    A biofriendly new material made from barley starch blended with fiber from sugar-beet waste sees the light of day at the University of Copenhagen – a strong material that turns into compost should it end up in nature.




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    Inline Plastics Launches New Safe-T-Fresh® 7-inch Rounds

    Designed with Inline Plastics’ Safe-T-Fresh® technology, each package features tamper evident and tamper resistant seals to keep all food safe and secure.




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    Steriline to Showcase Robotic Vial Filling & Capping Machine at CPHI Milan

    This cutting-edge machine is poised to attract pharmaceutical professionals and companies eager to enhance production efficiency and maintain compliance with stringent industry standards.




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    Cannabis Packagers' Can-do Approach

    Learn more about how these companies are leading the charge when it comes to developing and offering innovative and sustainable cannabis packaging solutions.