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KHS helps Argentinian brewery replace glass line with can filling equipment

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.




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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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KPS Capital Partners to Sell Eviosys to Sonoco for €3.615 Billion

Eviosys is a leading global supplier of metal packaging, producing food cans and ends, aerosol cans, metal closures and promotional packaging to preserve the products of hundreds of consumer brands.  




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Domino Launches Bottle Closure Printing Station for Labelless Water Bottles

Domino’s range of Bottle Closure Printing Stations has been developed to print variable data and machine-readable codes, including QR codes, onto HDPE bottle caps and closures.




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From Harvest to Shelf: Enhancing Quality Through the Food Can

The farming season in the United States is in full swing, with crops being planted in the spring, tended throughout the summer, and harvested in early fall. When it's harvesting time, consumers usually focus on fresh produce, but what about canned food that provides produce year-round?




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Pentawards Launches Two New Subcategories Celebrating CBD Sector, Spirits Collections

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




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Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market: PMMI White Paper

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




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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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Beontag Develops Range of Self-Adhesive Wine Labels

Beontag’s Grass Natural label is made of up to 40% grass fiber combined with FSC certified cellulose.




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New California Wine Touts Eco-Friendly Lightweight Bottle, Wash-Off Label

Flycatcher, the new California red wine from Frog’s Leap, comes in an ultra-lightweight glass bottle and features a wash-off label, among the first of its kind for California wine that enhances recyclability.




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Jackie O’s Brewery celebrates victory in Colored by INX can design contest

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




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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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Xaar and Nilpeter Add Advanced Digital Varnish to Spirits, Cosmetics Labels

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.




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Archer Roose, Cornell Revolutionize Canned Wine with Award-Winning Research

Study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future innovations related to canned wine.




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Markem-Imaje Helps Lunelli Group Adhere to EU Regulations on Wine Labeling

Under Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, which came into force last December, all EU wine producers and suppliers need to provide the most accurate and up-to-date ingredient and nutritional information at retail, a difficulty given the propensity of wine’s ever-changing composition.




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Diageo set to trial paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label

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.




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Trinity Brand Group Helps Founders Brewing Relaunch All Day IPA

Since the repositioning, consumer perceptions of quality, relevancy and occasion appropriateness have all grown double digits.




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HERMA Continues Innovation with Array of Self-Adhesive Labels

For the new HERMA PE white light film (grade 853), the thickness has been reduced by almost 17 percent compared to a standard film – from 78 micrometers to 65 micrometers – with practically the same functionality. 




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NJM to Debut Automatic Label Splicing System at PACK EXPO 2024

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




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Phenix Label Unveils Innovative Tear-Away Label for Improved RFID Scanning

The patent-pending packaging design resolves inherent challenges in the RFID tagging of liquid-filled bottles.




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An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands.

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.




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National harmony needed in labeling and recyclability claims

The contradictory labeling laws in California versus other states underscore the need for a more consistent and unified approach to packaging labeling regulations across the United States.




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Hands-On Experience: Insights from Labelexpo Americas 2024

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.




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Mespack and Famartec Deliver Integrated Solution to Pharmaceutical Industry

The growing need from pharmaceutical customers for a complete packaging solution was the impetus for this partnership.




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CASE STUDY: International PaperBox selects BOBST to Boost Productivity and Precision

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.




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Reusable Sulapac cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland

Restel, a Finnish restaurant and catering company, kicks off a pilot with reusable cups made of biobased and recyclable Sulapac® material in selected restaurants, including two Burger King outlets.




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Eco-Products Offers Compostable Products to Help Food Biz Comply with Colorado Law

Veridian™ products are easily identifiable as compostable and are compliant with the state’s upcoming labeling law.




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McDonald's Releases Sustainable Packaging for New Mini McFlurry

The four-flap cups are currently available in several other international markets like Canada and Indonesia – and this month, it’s finally time for U.S. fans to try them out. 




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Noun Ventures Helps Protein Puck Undergo Total Brand Overhaul

The new visual identity is being rolled out across all packaging and on e-commerce and digital channels. 




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TNA Solutions Helps Mister Bee Potato Chips Optimize Production

TNA completely redesigned and optimized the company’s manufacturing site in Parkersburg, West Virginia, achieving a remarkable 400% capacity increase.




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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First-Ever PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber

The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape.




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Harvest Snaps rebrands Selects to Crunchy Puffs

The brand is undergoing a packaging redesign for its three Harvest Snaps flavors: Honey Dijon, Loaded Taco, and White Cheddar Jalapeno.




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Mars, Inc. Acquires Kellanova in Groundbreaking Deal

Upon completion of the transaction, Kellanova will become part of Mars Snacking, led by Global President Andrew Clarke and headquartered in Chicago, allowing Mars to bring even more beloved brands to more consumers globally.




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Packaging solutions help snack company crack into long-term success: case study

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, in business for more than a century, relies upon Bartelt's packaging technology in its nut processing and packaging operations.




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Self-Cleaning, Maintenance-Free Ionizers for Static Electricity Removal

The DTY-ELF14HC Multi-Function, Self-Cleaning Ionizer is designed for easy and efficient static electricity removal.




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Muller Technology Launches Self-Contained COBOT Case Packer for Lids and Containers

The case packer can be purchased separately or integrated into an automation line.




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EDL Packaging Customizes Its Twin Stream Bundler To Streamline Shelving of Personal Care Products

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.




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Quantum Design to Showcase KTI and CTC Products at Label Congress this Fall

Quantum Design will exhibit the KTI and CTC product lines this Fall at Label Congress 2021.




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Automating Your Case Forming and Pack Cell Operations

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.




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Ishida Europe Releases New Version of Automatic Case Packing System

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




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Miswa Chemicals UK Automates Trio of End-of-Lines with Help from Sidel

With its large packing portfolio and secondary packaging expertise, Sidel has provided three adapted case packers to handle different homecare, automotive and insecticide products on three lines, contributing to an overall 40% production line increase.




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EndFlex introduces wraparound case packer for high-level product protection

Part of the Paxiom Group, EndFlex’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has resulted in a diverse product line that includes case erecting, tray forming, case sealing, case packing, tray loading, pick & place, and robotic palletizing machines.





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Ball releases report touting Eyeris printing technology for aluminum packaging

Eyeris® comes in nine vivid colors and adapts to various sizes and shapes of aluminum cans and impact extruded bottles, making it versatile for beverage, household and personal care products.




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Sidel unveils StarLITE®R, a 100% rPET bottle for carbonated soft drinks

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




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Innovation helping food and beverages industry reduce rigid plastics in packaging

Packaging and consumer goods companies are accelerating their efforts to adopt new innovative materials and processes to replace plastic in product packaging to help meet their plastic reduction goals




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7UP® Refreshes Branding, Debuts 'Level Up With 7UP' Campaign

The new campaign forms part of the wider #LEVELUPWITH7UP platform that has been rolled out across various regions worldwide – solidifying 7UP as a versatile plus-one to any gathering.




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Cambio Roasters Releases Aluminum Coffee Pods

The aluminum coffee pod addresses the environmental crisis caused by the 40 million plastic coffee pods that end up in landfills and oceans every day, offering a more eco-friendly and high-quality alternative.




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Mountain Dew announces new visual identity celebrating great outdoors

The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025.  





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Piab Announces Release of Two New Suction Cup Products

 The two products are designed to properly handle eggs and various fruits, respectively. 




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MULTIVAC Roadshow Will Focus on Sealing, Labeling Fruit & Vegetable Trays

In addition to full-wrap labeling, MULTIVAC offers two other high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for fresh produce trays.