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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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TotalEnergies to Build New Plastic Recycling Unit in France

Expanded recycled polymer offering at former oil refinery will target the high-performance packaging market, particularly packaging for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.




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Berry Global Develops PCR Plastic Bottle for Personal Care Applications

The 250ml Domino bottle includes a 75-mm-wide front face and customizable side panels.




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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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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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WD-40 Specialty Line Gets Redesigned for Easy Recognition

The WD-40 Specialist ® line (launched in 2011) of professional-grade lubricants, penetrants, greases, cleaners and degreasers, and rust-management solutions, has an opportunity to be identified on the shelves faster by end users wiith new packaging.




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New Laser Coding and Marking Solution for Metal Decoration

The new UV offset litho metal decoration coating from DataLase is designed for use on offset litho presses equipped with UV curing units.




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PODCAST | Fresh-Lock’s Award-Winning Flexible Packaging for Laundry Detergent Pacs

Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs.




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International Molded Fiber Association Unveils Speakers for September Conference

Lineup includes keynote speaker Francisco Garcia, COO & Co-Founder of E6PR and Co-Founder of ENTELEQUIA, the largest compostable packaging company in Mexico. 




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Vital Proteins Debuts New Paper-Based Canister for Its Collagen Peptides

The latest step in brand's sustainability journey is expected to reduce more than 90 percent of plastic use across all canister offerings.




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U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Guides to Advance Circular Economy for Plastics

Comprehensive playbooks on recyclability, reuse and compostability offer roadmap for sustainable plastic management.




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Automatic process control seen as testing opportunity for Food & Bev packaging

In this year’s research by Industrial Physics, 47% of packaging professionals surveyed shared that they’ve had to delay innovation while they search for an external packaging and material testing expert. 




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U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste

The update emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders—such as procurement, R&D, and corporate sustainability—who often have competing priorities like sustainability commitments and cost control. 




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MarijuanaPackaging Rebrands as Gamut Packaging, to Offer Wide Range of Solutions

The new logo, featuring a wave in the letter 'M' that mirrors the visual color spectrum, symbolizes Gamut's broad capabilities. This design underscores the company's diverse industry reach and versatility as a provider.




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Dan Felton Steps Down as Executive Director of AMERIPEN

The association is activating its succession plan to guide the process of selecting a new Executive Director. It has formed a committee to oversee the search process that will commence in September.




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Sun Chemical Showcases UV-LED Printing Solutions at BOBST Grand Opening Event

Sun Chemical’s SolarWave Integra and SolarWave FSP are both UV-LED curing ink solutions designed to meet diverse printing needs.




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IPAMA Expands Printpack India Exhibition Due to Increased Interest

With 484 companies already secured and more expected, the upstairs hall will feature displays of lightweight machinery and promotional materials.




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Tyson / Hillshire’s Storm Lake facility storms back after massive fire in 2014

Rule No. 1 in journalism is to avoid reliance upon clichés when writing feature stories.




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Industry addresses food waste, works to defeat hunger at PROCESS EXPO 2015

Two special events—SAVE FOOD and DEFEAT HUNGER—will take once again at PROCESS EXPO 2015, scheduled for September 15-18 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.




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Protein pushes breakfast bonanza

For years, the health-and-wellness and food industries have been bringing Americans back to a traditional mindset — the decades-old foundational thought that eating a good breakfast can jumpstart the day and in some ways, assist with healthy goals in individual consumers.




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PACK EXPO Las Vegas, bigger and better than ever

More than two decades ago, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, welcomed the packaging industry to the Las Vegas desert with a goal to convene end users and suppliers in the odd number years in between PACK EXPO International in Chicago...




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Cans Lead as Packaging Innovations Drive Beverage Market Growth

Packaging innovations are helping to drive growth in the beverage market, according to the “Beverage Packaging and Innovation Trends” report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.




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A Glimpse at Pack Expo Las Vegas

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, is the year's most comprehensive packaging event on the continent. The shows will offer the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive.




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Podcast | PACK EXPO Las Vegas Interview

In this episode, our special guest is PMMI President and CEO, Jim Pittas. We discuss PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021 including how many attendees and exhibitors he expects, the new exhibits, and how the pandemic changed tradeshows and the industry.




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Ardagh Group Glass Facility Achieves Certification for Environmental Management of Businesses

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, has  achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification at its Dolton, Ill., facility. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for the environmental management of businesses.




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2019 Packaging Outlook: Glass Packaging

The glass container industry’s key indicators in North America remained generally stable between 2017 and 2018, with continued opportunities for growth in 2019 in the spirits, food and craft beverages markets.




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Lightweight PET Bottle for Brazilian Pasteurized Beer

Amcor has adapted its design technology to develop the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil.




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California Requires Plastic Beverage Containers to Contain 15% Recycled Plastic by 2022

California passes first-in-the-nation law requiring plastic beverage containers to contain an increasing amount of recycled material — 15% by 2022.




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Graphic Packaging International Hosts Plastic to Paperboard Multipacks Webinar

The free webinar on Mar. 25 will examine the transition from plastic to paperboard for multipacks.




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WePackItAll Welcomes Duncan Lavery as Chief Executive Officer

Lavery will lead the company’s evolution through organic opportunities and M&A activities.




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Leverwood Knife Works Hires Marina King as Director of Sales

In the newly created position, King is responsible for overseeing and leading the brand’s sales efforts.




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NOVA Chemicals Launches Canadian Centre of Excellence for Plastics Circularity

Centre aims to help achieve global plastics sustainability goals by focusing on R&D collaboration and value chain-integrated solutions.




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FPSA Rebrands as Food Production Solutions Association, Welcomes New Members

The name change better reflects who FPSA members really are: companies that provide solutions for food production.




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Tetra Pak Expands Technical Training Center in Denton, Texas

With the improvements made, Tetra Pak aims to grow the capacity of its field force, enhance the customer experience and build competency through workforce development.




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Novolex® Appoints Ted Jackson as President of Performance Solutions Segment

Jackson assumes this role after rising through a series of positions with increasing responsibility within Novolex and, before joining the company, broad experience in general operations and consulting. 




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KM Packaging adds Martin Penney as customer operations specialist

In his new role at KM Packaging, Penney will manage the customer journey from the time an order is placed until it reaches its destination.




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PulPac Appoints Marcus Palm as Vice President

In his new role as Vice President, Marcus will focus on strategic business development, ensuring PulPac maintains its competitive edge while advancing its position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.




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Preco LLC announces Jake Brunsberg as new CEO

Prior to Preco, Brunsberg was Chief Executive Officer at Sigma Additive Solutions Inc., a leading provider of quality assurance hardware and software to the commercial 3D printing industry. 




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Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 Releases Agenda

Returning to Swissotel Chicago, Sustainability in Packaging US 2025 will take place March 5-7




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TransPak Expands East Coast Presence with Acquisition of Reid Packaging

Acquisition broadens TransPak’s capabilities in custom packaging for military, aerospace and high-value equipment.




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FASTEN Wins Gold Pentaward for Sustainable Personal Care Packaging

Company’s packaging concept eliminates the need for separate parts, like caps, and reduces material waste by utilizing a single mono-material – polypropylene (PP) – that ensures easy recycling.




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Registration Opens for Labelexpo Americas 2024

Returning to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, from September 10-12, the biennial show promises hundreds of live demonstrations, new show features, a one-day conference program and more. 




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Flexography Will Make Powerful Return to Labelexpo Americas

New show features include the FlexPack@Labelexpo which will showcase short run, added-value flexible packaging, including all the ancillary equipment, thermal lamination, pouching equipment, materials, and coatings required to enter this demanding market.




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All4Labels opens first factory in Northeast Brazil

The Global Packaging Group is growing in the South and Central Americas Region with a new hub of excellence for pressure sensitive labels, with plans for expansion into digital printing.




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Avery Dennison to Showcase Innovations in Sustainability, RFID at Labelexpo Americas

Avery Dennison is set to showcase its latest innovations in labeling technology at Labelexpo Americas 2024, taking place September 10-12.




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Cosmo Films to Showcase Innovative Product Range at Labelexpo Americas

Company will showcase its diverse range of Pressure Sensitive Face stock films, Shrink Sleeve label films, Wraparound Labels and IML Label Films.




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Securikett Unveils Security Label with Cut Indicator, to Showcase at FACHPACK

Securikett's new security labels offer an effective solution for detecting tamper attempts early, providing vital protection along the entire distribution chain and boosting customer trust in the process.




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METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection Opens Headquarters of the Americas

The new 265,000 sq. ft. of office and manufacturing space is the new Product Inspection Headquarters of the Americas, and houses all of the Product Inspection business units. 




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Ink Technologies Growing Increasingly Sophisticated

Until recently, most pharmaceutical manufacturers would buy blister foils pre-printed with product names, dosage information, and branding and use a basic in-line printing or embossing system to add a batch code and expiry date to the blister in human-readable text.