It is now well accepted that virtually all brands, from the utmost recognized to the newly eager, face an unprecedented onslaught of counterfeiting and gray market trading. In emerging countries, this menace is bold and audacious, with outright fakes appearing in the open marketplace. In developed countries, the problem is equally insidious due to online propagation of counterfeit products through e-commerce platforms.

Corrugated packaging is an increasingly noticeable part of daily life, especially with recent, explosive growth of e-commerce and home delivery services.

Global counterfeiting is rampant. In addition to the obvious health and safety risks, it wastes resources and reduces trust in product integrity.

Here are is where I overstayed my assigned time and messed up my schedule.

Our second episode features PMMI experts discussing how to attract new employees and get students interested in manufacturing careers.

Demand for smart connected packaging is increasing the need for companies to be customer-relevant: The drive to achieve supply chain resiliency while also advancing sustainability is paramount.

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

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

The 185,000-square-foot addition will nearly double the size of the company’s current production space, optimizing its operational capacity to meet the growing demand of the automation industry.

The new office – equipped with modern amenities, advanced technological tools, and spacious conference areas – is designed to foster innovation and collaboration among Piab's teams.

The two principal purposes of packaging are to protect the product it carries and the consumer who buys it, and to market that product to purchasers, both directly and indirectly.

The Syntegon Versynta FFP is an individually configurable machine with an integratable isolator for filling aseptic and highly potent liquid active ingredients.

WeighPack has launched its newest vertical form, fill and seal machine for high-speed applications, the VF 1200 continuous motion bagger.

 The updated VF-1200 is more sanitary, allowing for high pressure washdown needs to be met.

Teaming up with the right packaging industry partners can play a critical role in helping companies create eye-catching, intelligently designed packages.

Waldner North America expert stresses the importance of choosing flexible machines that allow for efficient operations when changing between products and formats.

From September 11–13, experts from North America and Germany will be at Booth C-1841 introducing customers to Waldner’s high-quality machines and sharing their extensive knowledge on sustainable operations. 

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.

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

HMC fabricates and installs new HMC HFFS machines and rebuilt HMC/Bartelt® HFFS machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries, such as snack food, food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods

David Randall of Sun Chemical explains how innovations are transforming inks for two-piece cans and resulting in an industry that is more efficient and eco-friendly.

Cans without sleeves have a better chance of recoverability, according to the Aluminum Association’s design guide, which explains that digital printing technology is now price competitive with shrink-wrapped cans, while maintaining the recyclability of the aluminum.

Shoppers at selected Tesco Express stores in Brighton and Hove, Bristol, London and Manchester will see the “naked” bottles on shelves from January through March. 

The KHS Innofill Can DVD can filler at the Quilmes facility in Buenos Aires currently has a filling capacity of 90,000 cans per hour and can be increased to a maximum of 135,000 cans per hour if required.

Utilizing Budweiser’s vision, Trivium created a beer bottle that was both visually engaging and environmentally sustainable.

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.

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

The relaunched brand, made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart, is rooted in sustainability, from grapes to glass.

For brands looking to craft memorable experiences for their customers, interactive packaging is a key strategy that businesses of all sizes can employ to drive deeper connections. Here are some formats that might make sense to apply to your own packaging design in 2024.

Winning design celebrates the life of the brewery’s namesake.

When we hear "cans" and "aluminum," we usually think of beverage packaging. But cans and aluminum have various packaging roles. Here are three cases for their use.

In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine.

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.

This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.

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.

Innovation addresses a challenge of the presentation tubes that are synonymous with whiskey: Most tubes cannot be easily recycled even though they are made of two of the most widely recycled materials – metal and card.

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.

Searo Labs has formulated a unique family of materials that harness the strengths of seaweed. PA will help to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of the technology.

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

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

New equipment and new patents are part of this newly designed print, production and test site – one of the few North America locations for liquid-filled cartons.

Company’s aims include increasing the use of recycled plastic content and developing next-generation flexible materials.

Ensuring uninterrupted production, Unisplice maximizes efficiency, simplifies operation and eliminates downtime to achieve a superior ROI.

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.

Entering its 16th year, Converters Expo is once again bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers in what is sure to be one of the biggest industry events of the year. 

Meeting face-to-face with packaging leaders and innovators at PACK EXPO Las Vegas provided valuable context and nuance that official news releases don’t offer.

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.

With more and more consumers shopping online and receiving packages in the mail, brands must work to convey messaging they once may have tried to accomplish through retail displays.

Packaging Strategies spoke with Thomas Blaige, founder of Blaige Industry Analytics LLC, and Ron Giordano, a senior executive adviser at Blaige, to get an overview of M&A in the packaging industry.

With April 20 approaching, we invited Contempo Specialty Packaging’s Michael Markarian to discuss sustainable packaging options for the cannabis industry, which faces some unique packaging challenges.