Smart Packaging or Smart Products, are assigned internet IDs to allow consumers to engage with their everyday products.

Kettle Foods Ltd presents the KETTLE & More range with user-friendly pack reclosability to maintain freshness and support portion control, from Essentra Tapes.

The material provides adhesion in a cool, damp environment and can be washed off again at a later stage without leaving any residue.

While responding to consumer and regulatory demands for more sustainable packaging is certainly one of the biggest challenges facing the industry, the good news is that there is no single solution but rather a plethora of routes to a circular economy.

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.

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.

The plant will produce Pure-Pak® cartons for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products and liquid eggs.

Packaging is a critical concern for manufacturers and brands aiming to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety. The dairy sector faces unique challenges in both primary and secondary packaging, particularly in maintaining product freshness.

This decision follows the completion of a comprehensive sustainable packaging study initiated in 2022 and will result in reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel requirements by up to 25%, alongside significant water savings during manufacturing of their 8-oz cheese bar line.

This new cooperation will introduce the SIG MidiFit family pack to Hungarian consumers for the first time.

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.

Yesterday, the President of the United States declared an expanded emergency declaration for all states and the District of Columbia on truck shipments of consumer goods and other supplies. Below is an update from the FMCSA delineating the types loads that are being exempted from hours of service rules.

The demand for sustainable products and packaging is only growing. With continuous innovations to packaging technologies, brands have many options for improving their packaging and reaching sustainably minded consumers.

Contributing to a circular economy, the FlexiBag Reinforced range is recyclable where collection facilities and recycling systems for PE films are in place.

The use of Sun Chemical’s inks and varnish eliminates the need for a plastic extrusion between the ink film and the food product.

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.

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.

Sold in the UK and Ireland, the Cadbury core sharing bars will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, which can be attributed to plastic sourced from advanced recycling technology.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two important topics for the educational program at PROCESS EXPO 2015.

Drugs and Supplements from MedlinePlus - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.

Health topics, Drugs and Supplements, Encyclopedia, Dictionary, News, Directories, Other Resources.

Illusions of visual perception - a perceptual motion illusion.

A visual perception illusion by Edward H. Adelson.

A poll of Emory University freshmen: 'What is a genius?'

Genius: A psychologist's overview by William E. Benet, Ph.D., Psy.D.

Rank order tables of estimated IQs of 301 geniuses of the 15th-19th centuries, based on Catharine Morris Cox's The Early Mental Traits of Three Hundred Geniuses in Genetic Studies of Genius, edited by Terman.

Discussion list forums of the American Psychological Association and PsyUSA.

Estimated IQs of 301 geniuses of the 15th-19th centuries, based on The Early Mental Traits of Three Hundred Geniuses by Catharine Morris Cox.

Cardiac profile from the medical history summary of President George W. Bush, August 7, 2007.

Psychological tests in current use by clinical psychologists.

Tests used by clinical psychologists, abstracts, articles, books, and information for psychologists, mental health practitioners, educators and consumers.

An overview and perspective on genius by Dr. William E. Benet - keeping high IQ in perspective, genius and adjustment, Einstein's IQ, and the highest IQs in history.

Fulfilling short-term needs while maintaining long-term priorities has been an ongoing challenge for organizations since the onset of the pandemic. The global response to COVID-19 has slowed the day-to-day operations of many companies but amplified the progression of transformations that were already brewing before the outbreak.

A lidding solution from Chadwicks is producing four different designs printing using eight colors.

According to a report from Zion Market Research, the global cannabis edibles market was valued at approximately USD 2,376 million in 2018 and is expected to generate around USD 11,564 million by 2025, at a CAGR of around 25.4% between 2019 and 2025.

The demand for processed and packaged foods is rapidly growing among the younger generation due to their hectic lifestyle, which leaves them with no time to prepare homemade meals.

Perforations on shrink sleeves perform a number of functions. On neck bands, perforations make it difficult to open or tamper with a product without it being obvious to the consumer.

Looking ahead to 2022, digitalization will be the main driver for labels — converters will look for complete end-to-end digitalized solutions to optimize their production floor.

Company’s innovative solution simultaneously prints on both sides of a label without using a liner or backing material. 

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. 

The company’s reimagined 132M HC Wraparound Labeler includes a sophisticated yet simplified new touchscreen HMI to coincide with improved ergonomics.

The discussion of labels and labeling tends to revolve around materials. But another part of the equation, and perhaps just as important, is the labeling machinery. Learn how companies like Primera Technology, Videojet and Xeikon are making game-changing advances in this area.

The pandemic caused a sudden storm that has buffeted individual companies and entire industries and caused business leaders to seriously consider the critical importance of resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.

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

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.

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

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.