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PulPac, PA Consulting and Optima Collaborate on Machinery for Dry Molded Fiber

The partnership aims to facilitate the industrialization of complex products such as coffee capsules and blister packaging.




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Plastics Industry Association Publishes Food Packaging Guidance

The guidance is aimed at ensuring recycled plastic packaging meets and exceeds U.S. regulatory compliance.




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Coffee Roaster F. Gaviña & Sons, Inc Celebrates Earth Day by Making More Packaging Recyclable Through TerraCycle

To date, that program has kept over 500,000 coffee pods and capsules out of landfills, and more than $10,000 has been raised for charities. 




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New Packaging Helps Dip ‘N Stix Shake Up Sweet & Sour Gummy Category

Bazooka Candy Brands is introducing a new product unique packaging to allow customers to create their own eating experiences.




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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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Podcast | Cultivating Sustainable Cannabis Packaging

In this episode, we talk with Ron Basak-Smith, Co-Founder & CEO, and James Eichner, Co-Founder & CSO, of Sana Packaging — a sustainable packaging brand that designs and develops differentiated, sustainable and compliant cannabis packaging solutions for a circular economy by using 100% plant-based hemp plastic, 100% reclaimed ocean plastic and other sustainable materials.




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Key Considerations for Designing a Retort System for Shelf-Stable Food Packaged in Flexible and Semi-Rigid Containers

From filling to sterilizing, flexible packaging must be handled differently than rigid containers.




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Spice and Salt Suppliers Shake Up Packaging

Functionality, sustainability and shelf appeal will continue to be key factors in the choice of packaging in this market, with formats made from plastic continuing to edge out other materials in most cases.




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MULTIVAC Expands Portfolio of Direct Web Printers

MULTIVAC has developed the DP 245, a new, highly innovative direct web printer for the X-line series of traysealers.




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Molded Fiber Labeling for round fiber molded tubs to premiere at interpack

A glue-free label solution, Molded Fiber Labeling involves 100% mono-material packaging that can be fully recycled or composted.




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It’s Time for Packaging Companies to Prepare for EPR Mandates

It’s in the best interest of all packaging companies to begin assessing and verifying their own data systems now to ensure they are prepared when EPR reporting requirements take effect.




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Why Compostable Packaging is Set to Grow in 2024

Innovations in how compostable packaging is made, along with new technology for composting, are among the forces working to increase the use of this type of packaging.




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Survey Reveals Continued Strong Interest in Connected Packaging in 2024

In the survey, 88% of respondents claim to be planning a connected packaging campaign this year, and 78% of respondents believe connected packaging will improve business sustainability credentials.




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Food processing, packaging machinery exports hit record levels in 2023: VDMA

Against the backdrop of a lack of skilled labor, the food and beverage sector continues to invest in automated, efficient and stable processes. 




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Appearances shouldn’t be misleading when it comes to sustainable packaging

Businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and invest in sustainability. A Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders plan to increase their sustainability investment in the next two years. There is pressure from investors, supply chains, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions.




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Retort Packaging gets Eco-Friendlier

Check out how new advancements are making retort equipment more efficient and packaging more eco-friendly. But let's first take a step back and take a wider look at the retort packaging scene.




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2024 State of Flexible Packaging

As part of our 2024 "State of Flexible Packaging" initiative, The Packaging Group from BNP Media reached out to leading converters for their input on the current EPR legislative climate.




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WOMEN IN PACKAGING: STEM in the Spotlight

Discover what inspired these six professionals to pursue careers in packaging and their advice for young women considering the same.




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Pharmaworks Develops Blister Machine for 100% Recyclable Mono-Materials

In addition to offering their entire fleet of available blister packaging systems ready to run these challenging films, the company will offer upgrades for installed Pharmaworks blister machines in the field and can rebuild blister machines from other suppliers to handle these new sustainable films.




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ProMach Pharma Showcases Pharma and Biotech Systems at Interphex

ProMach brand Pharmaworks will debut their capability to handle new 100-percent recyclable, mono-material packaging films on their blister machines.




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Four Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Pharma Packaging

In this article, Nathan Pajka of Metsӓ Board Americas makes the case that choosing the right secondary packaging can dramatically diminish the greenhouse gas emissions associated with pharmaceutical products.




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Case Study: BMP Medical Optimizes Packaging with Shawpak

BMP Medical first met Shawpak at MD&M West Pack 2024 while seeking a small footprint thermoforming packaging machine.




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SÜDPACK MEDICA's French site expansion is on schedule for completion next year

When operations at the site begin on July 1, 2025, the area dedicated to cleanroom pouch production will have doubled in size compared to its previous capacity. 




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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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Iwata Label USA to Showcase Protective Labels for Vials at PACK EXPO 2024

At its Booth W-19027, the company will showcase Vial Protect Pack II, a robust, multilayer vial protection/labeling solution for high-value or high-potency drug applications whose container breakage rates must be near-zero.




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DuPont Announces Winners of Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

This annual awards program recognizes leaders across the healthcare industry who are embracing and driving sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle.




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SÜDPACK's PharmaGuard® Wins Swiss Packaging Award in Sustainability Category

This innovative film concept is seen as a pioneering packaging solution for solid pharmaceutical products or nutraceuticals. 




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FASTEN Packaging Wins Gold at 2023 German Innovation Awards

This recognition was given to only 19 entries out of 650 companies across 22 countries.




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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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PODCAST | The State of Smart Manufacturing in CPG

In this episode with Lee Coffey of Rockwell Automation, we delve into the results of a recent survey conducted by Rockwell regarding smart manufacturing in CPG.




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PODCAST | The Intricacies of Secondary Packaging

In this podcast, we talk about secondary packaging solutions for the food industry, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and the personal care and beauty industry.




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Dow Launches New Sustainable SURLYN™ Grades for Cosmetics Packaging

These new grades offer a significant moment for cosmetic industry packaging as well as the plastics industry.




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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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Tata Elxsi Creates Innovative Packaging Design for Vatika Shampoo

Tata Elxsi played a pivotal role in crafting a fresh design language system, which visually represented Vatika’s commitment to sustainability and connoted as a natural haircare brand.




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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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GEKA launches formulation-compliant recycled PP material for cosmetics packaging

The new PCR PP behaves identically to virgin material, so there's no need for manufacturers to adjust tooling or processing equipment.




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Personal Care Packaging Pursues Green Path

Check out these stories showing that everything old is new again — literally, in the context of recycling.




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Wilkinson Sword Enlists B&B Studio to Revamp Branding and Product Packaging

The rebrand cements Wilkinson Sword's role as the ultimate challenger to brand leader Gillette in the face of new market entrants and direct-to-consumer offerings. 




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Quadpack and PSB Industries subsidiary Texen to combine into a single group

The new group will be positioned among the Top 5 cosmetics packaging companies worldwide, boasting combined sales of around €350 million.




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TOPPAN Digital to Showcase NFC Packaging at LUXE PACK Monaco

The TOPPAN booth will focus on cosmetics, featuring a lineup of digital solutions addressing the challenges faced by the luxury cosmetics industry, such as achieving both brand differentiation and labor-saving as well as enhancing customer service.




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Metsä Board Develops Space-Saving Packaging for HejBuddy

Offering flexibility and luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is made of micro-flute corrugated board using Metsä Board’s white kraftliner.




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THG Expands Consumer Recycling Project to Help Offset Packaging Waste

recycle:me offers partners a truly collaborative approach to tackling the beauty industry’s waste problem, which sees an estimated 120 million units of packaging thrown away each year.




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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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IoPP Announces 2020 AmeriStar Package Award Winners

There were 27 winners, including six student award winners, selected as recipients of a 2020 AmeriStar Package Award, one of the packaging industry’s most prestigious design awards programs,produced by IoPP, The Institute of Packaging Professionals.




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The First Neuromarketing Service that Optimizes the Impact of Packaging on Consumers

ANALYTICA, a behavioral sciences-based company in Edinburgh, as launched the first service that optimizes packaging using consumer psychology and neuroscience-led customer tests.




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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.