la Xaar and Nilpeter Add Advanced Digital Varnish to Spirits, Cosmetics Labels By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:24:11 -0400 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. Full Article
la Markem-Imaje Helps Lunelli Group Adhere to EU Regulations on Wine Labeling By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:12:28 -0400 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. Full Article
la Diageo set to trial paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker Black Label By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:30:33 -0400 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. Full Article
la Albertsons Introduces Flat Bottle Packaging for New Bee Lightly Wines By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:04:09 -0400 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. Full Article
la Trinity Brand Group Helps Founders Brewing Relaunch All Day IPA By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:54:02 -0400 Since the repositioning, consumer perceptions of quality, relevancy and occasion appropriateness have all grown double digits. Full Article
la Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:20 -0400 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. Full Article
la McLaren Packaging Rolls Out Recyclable Whiskey Tubes to Tackle Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:45 -0400 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. Full Article
la Inline Plastics Launches New Safe-T-Fresh® 7-inch Rounds By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:17:44 -0400 Designed with Inline Plastics’ Safe-T-Fresh® technology, each package features tamper evident and tamper resistant seals to keep all food safe and secure. Full Article
la HERMA Continues Innovation with Array of Self-Adhesive Labels By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:55:59 -0400 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. Full Article
la PA Consulting, Searo Labs to produce seaweed-based packaging for global brands By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Steriline to Showcase Robotic Vial Filling & Capping Machine at CPHI Milan By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:41:27 -0400 This cutting-edge machine is poised to attract pharmaceutical professionals and companies eager to enhance production efficiency and maintain compliance with stringent industry standards. Full Article
la Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Company’s aims include increasing the use of recycled plastic content and developing next-generation flexible materials. Full Article
la Berry Launches Recyclable Alternative to Colored PET Pill Bottles By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:27 -0400 ClariPPil™ bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability versus a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics. Full Article
la NJM to Debut Automatic Label Splicing System at PACK EXPO 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:40:59 -0400 Ensuring uninterrupted production, Unisplice maximizes efficiency, simplifies operation and eliminates downtime to achieve a superior ROI. Full Article
la Phenix Label Unveils Innovative Tear-Away Label for Improved RFID Scanning By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:11 -0400 The patent-pending packaging design resolves inherent challenges in the RFID tagging of liquid-filled bottles. Full Article
la Circular Economy … Circular Career By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 My early career as a journalist — over a span of roughly six years — involved reporting for metropolitan weekly and daily newspapers. However, I have spent a much larger portion of my career in the B2B arena, and I cut my B2B teeth reporting on — ta-dah!! — the fresh produce industry. Hence, I can’t help but get excited when I get to write about packaging as it relates to fresh produce. Full Article
la Beyond the Headlines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Packaging for eCommerce: The Latest Trends Capturing the Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
la National harmony needed in labeling and recyclability claims By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Recycling Still Needs a New Game Plan By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Flexible packaging's recyclability was discussed at the FPA Annual Meeting. Alison Keane highlighted labeling challenges due to varying state guidelines. National legislation may be required. Dan Felton echoed this in a column for Packaging Strategies. Full Article
la Keen on Keane: Eight Years of Collaborating on Industry Coverage By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Alison Keane, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association for eight years, is leaving her position on August 1. We want to express our appreciation for her work at FPA and her willingness to offer guidance on industry matters. Full Article
la New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AMERIPEN supports Minnesota’s packaging EPR law for a number of reasons, most important of which is that it provides for true shared responsibility for recycling costs instead of putting the onus entirely on producers. Full Article
la Environmental Claims: A Double-Edged Sword for Brand Marketing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The regulatory landscape for environmental claims is becoming increasingly complex and inconsistent in the United States, presenting significant potential legal and reputational risks for brands attempting to market their packaging as environmentally friendly. Full Article
la Hands-On Experience: Insights from Labelexpo Americas 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la German Chocolate Factory Gets Turned Upside Down By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Colorful variety is what the most famous chocolate bar in the 100g format from Ritter Sport stands for. Its dimensions are just as varied as the many different types of chocolate offered. Full Article
la Plant-Based Food Deserves a Plant-Based Package By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The plant-based food trend has been building for a few years. In 2020, its appeal broadened to a larger audience, reflecting consumers’ amplified health concerns. Recognizing this movement, grocers and CPGs are introducing programs to capitalize on the market potential. Those efforts will expand as consumers continue looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based foods in their diets. Full Article
la R.A Jones Launches New Multipack Speedup Kit By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:32:46 -0400 The Orbi-Trak TC-6 speedup kit for Meridian XR machines is designed to allow beverage and food manufacturers to run a variety of canned product configurations at a reported surge speed of 345 cartons per minute. Full Article
la Schubert to Debut New Cartoning Machine at Pack Expo Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:47:03 -0400 Schubert has developed a new, compact solution to automate the infeed of carton blanks to the packaging machine. Full Article
la ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:22:11 -0400 ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality. Full Article
la Bradman Lake to Showcase Cartoning Equipment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:36:22 -0400 The company's display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase its unique capabilities offering both top load and side load cartoning approaches. Full Article
la Bradman Lake secures equipment spot at Diamond Bakery By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:45:00 -0400 The partnership was formed after Bradman Lake's advanced equipment caught the attention of Diamond Bakery executives at a recent trade show. Full Article
la Bradman Lake to showcase cartoner, flow wrapper and more at Pack Expo By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 During the exhibition, attendees can view curated videos showcasing how Bradman Lake's equipment seamlessly integrates across different packaging processes. Full Article
la IWK Packaging Systems Introduces Modular Horizontal Cartoning Machine By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:04:00 -0400 The innovative machine platform can be offered in either intermittent-motion or continuous motion and has the flexibility to handle carton opening from either direction. Full Article
la Aptar Partners with Halopack to Launch Fiber-based Tray System in North America By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility. Full Article
la Reusable Sulapac cups introduced in selected Burger King restaurants in Finland By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
la Eco-Products Offers Compostable Products to Help Food Biz Comply with Colorado Law By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Veridian™ products are easily identifiable as compostable and are compliant with the state’s upcoming labeling law. Full Article
la Klöckner Pentaplast Earns RecyClass Traceability Certification for Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:45:23 -0400 The closed loop module was developed at kp's production site in Pravia, Spain. Full Article
la Starbucks, Coca-Cola among Firms Participating in City-Wide Reusable Cup Project By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Collaboration led by the NextGen Consortium makes reusable cups the default option in national and local restaurants across the city of Petaluma, California. Full Article
la Colpac launches new line of paperboard food packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:07 -0400 Stagione® Light showcases the iconic shape and roll top design of Colpac’s original range, while offering customers lighter products that are manufactured from one piece of paperboard. Full Article
la Novolex Launches PowerPrep Bags and Rolls for Grab-and-Go Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:10:20 -0400 Manufactured by Bagcraft®, a Novolex brand, the new multilayered bags and rolls keep foods at the height of flavor as they are wrapped, frozen, thawed, reheated and held under heat at the point of sale. Full Article
la Eco-Products® Launches Reusable Foodservice Containers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:12:05 -0400 The new containers, called Veda, feature proprietary tracking and collection technology created by OZZI®, a leading reusable systems and container brand. Full Article
la Greif Launches Recycled, Recyclable Barrier-Coated Paperboard for Food Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:04:45 -0500 The coating is applied directly inline, eliminating the need for a separate offline coating process. Full Article
la Evergreen™ Launches New Look for Frozen Waffle Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:34:30 -0500 Flaunting vibrant colors and a bold new logo, Evergreen’s revamped brand identity reflects the fun and playful essence of the brand. Full Article
la Mars furthers goal of using 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Mars' use of this simulation technology has already reduced the quantity of plastics purchased by Mars for testing by approximately 246 tons. Full Article
la Flamin' Hot revamps packaging, establishes brand of its own By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Frito-Lay's Flamin’ Hot portfolio, encompassing 25 unique products, is coming together as an official brand and stepping out with a fierce new look. Full Article
la Keebler, Kinder Joy launch 'Despicable Me 4' collaboration By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The movie-inspired packaging includes Fudge Stripes and Kinder Joy eggs. Full Article
la Mars, Inc. Acquires Kellanova in Groundbreaking Deal By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:15:31 -0400 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. Full Article
la KYSU Launches New Packaging Made from Recycled Materials By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:38:47 -0400 By offering consumers the option to reuse the packaging, the company addresses the urgent issue of plastic pollution in the United States while providing convenient storage solutions. Full Article
la How Packaging Innovations Can Cut Snack and Bakery Labor Costs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Snack and bakery producers can harness automation, robotics, AI, and other advanced packaging tech to save costs and streamline operations. Full Article
la Muller Technology Launches Self-Contained COBOT Case Packer for Lids and Containers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:06:00 -0400 The case packer can be purchased separately or integrated into an automation line. Full Article