ca KPS Capital Partners to Sell Eviosys to Sonoco for €3.615 Billion By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ca From Harvest to Shelf: Enhancing Quality Through the Food Can By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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? Full Article
ca PODCAST | Sustainable Solutions Designed to Enable Recycling By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Sun Chemical is thinking about sustainability and circularity in all of its product development activities, including in its solutions for the narrow web, tag and label market. Full Article
ca Berry Global Launches Highly Customizable Bottle for Personal Care Applications By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:45:58 -0400 The new Chameleon bottle from Berry Agile Solutions features an outstanding construction that enables a base section with a special textured finish. Full Article
ca Paboco Launches Market-Ready Paper Bottle and Cap By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:56:21 -0400 Following the mission of repacking the planet, Paboco consistently drives for solutions that improve on what has come before; creating lasting, impactful change that brings innovation into reality. Full Article
ca Pentawards Launches Two New Subcategories Celebrating CBD Sector, Spirits Collections By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Following the introduction of the Wine Collection subcategory in 2021, Pentawards started receiving inquiries about the possibility of a Spirits Collection option. Full Article
ca Vault49 Launches 'Uniquely Bahamian' Design for Ricardo Rum's New RTD Line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:23:19 -0400 Leading consumer groups and getting involved in taste tests during the product development phase, Vault49 uncovered what it really means to be ‘Uniquely Bahamian’ Full Article
ca Anheuser-Busch Supports Texas Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification. Full Article
ca Amcor Capsules touts recycled tin in capsules for wine, spirits and sparkling foils By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The strategic move away from primary content and toward recycled tin helps Amcor Capsules deliver its vision for a more responsible wine and spirits packaging industry. Full Article
ca PET wine bottle made by ALPLA cuts carbon emissions by up to 50 percent By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The packaging solution is available now in 0.75-liter and 1-liter bottle sizes and already is being used in Austria by pilot customer and development partner Wegenstein winery. Full Article
ca New California Wine Touts Eco-Friendly Lightweight Bottle, Wash-Off Label By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
ca Amcor Capsules, Moët & Chandon to launch plastic-free aluminum/paper foil By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Initially, the solution will only be available with texturing to allow sparkling wine players to retain the premium look of their bottles. The ESSENTIELLE foil with a smooth finish will be available during the first quarter of 2025. Full Article
ca No Caps On Innovation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging Strategies has extensively covered recent innovations in caps and closures, each distinctly unique in materials, applications, and specific benefits. Full Article
ca Jackie O’s Brewery celebrates victory in Colored by INX can design contest By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:09 -0400 Winning design celebrates the life of the brewery’s namesake. Full Article
ca Tequila Cayéya Releases Limited-Edition Duo of the Devils vs Angels Tequilas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:13:04 -0400 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. Full Article
ca Archer Roose, Cornell Revolutionize Canned Wine with Award-Winning Research By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:42 -0400 Study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future innovations related to canned wine. Full Article
ca Third Annual BOPP Beer Design Conference Hits Chicago in September By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Uniquely curated two-day event inspires and educates creatives in the beer and beverage space. Full Article
ca PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine. Full Article
ca PODCAST | The Resurgence of RFID Technology By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 We recently sat down with Jay Parks of R.R. Donnelley to discuss why more and more retailers are requiring vendors to employ RFID labels. Full Article
ca 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
ca Cannabis Packagers' Can-do Approach By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Learn more about how these companies are leading the charge when it comes to developing and offering innovative and sustainable cannabis packaging solutions. Full Article
ca Carton Service Expands Role in Liquid Gable Carton Packaging Market By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:15:58 -0400 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. Full Article
ca PODCAST | Navigating the Complexities of Molded Fiber By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In this interview, Palouse Fiber Packaging CEO Kyler Lovgren explains how molded fiber could help businesses remain compliant as a patchwork of state-level packaging regulations crop up. Full Article
ca 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
ca The “Can-Do” Spirit of Brazilians By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The country famous for samba, Carnaval and world-class soccer also has an extremely impressive recycling rate for aluminum cans of approximately 99%. That’s higher than the estimated recycling rates for South America as a whole (92%), Europe (76%) and North America (55%). Full Article
ca 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
ca An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands. By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ca 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
ca Sustainability Beyond the Carton: Caps & Straws By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Babitha George, a representative from Tetra Pak, delves into the topic of driving progress toward a sustainable future by introducing innovative designs for straws and caps. Full Article
ca 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
ca The Beverage Carton Industry Outlines Sustainable Packaging Commitments By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:18:39 -0400 The ten year roadmap aims for beverage cartons made from renewable and/or recycled material. Full Article
ca Colbert Packaging Expands Capacity with New Eterna Equipment Additions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Adding new blanking die cutters streamlines production and boosts capacity. Full Article
ca Mespack and Famartec Deliver Integrated Solution to Pharmaceutical Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:59:56 -0500 The growing need from pharmaceutical customers for a complete packaging solution was the impetus for this partnership. Full Article
ca Syntegon to Showcase Flexible Systems for Cookies and Bars at interpack 2023 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:33:14 -0400 The new Syntegon IDH is at the heart of a line which flexibly packages cookies and crackers in trays and flow wraps made of mono-material. Full Article
ca 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
ca CASE STUDY: International PaperBox selects BOBST to Boost Productivity and Precision By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:39:02 -0400 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. Full Article
ca 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
ca JLS Automation to Debut Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:26:52 -0400 The Hawk boasts a compact design while offering a robotic top-load solution for the food and beverage industries. Full Article
ca Universal Investment & Industries Finds Success with Theegarten-Pactec Cartoner By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:40:16 -0400 Universal Investment & Industries has been extremely successful in the service and packaging industry for years. Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca McIlhenny Company Enlists R.A Jones Cartoners for TABASCO® Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:04:00 -0400 McIlhenny returned to R.A Jones to upgrade its production lines with four new Legacy CS-600 ultra high-speed Horizontal End Load Cartoners. Full Article
ca 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
ca Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:26:41 -0500 All cups, lids, containers and cutlery in the new Veridian™ line feature the word “Compostable,” display the BPI Certification Mark signifying that the material is compostable, and include green or brown identification elements like tinting and striping that further help distinguish them from their non-compostable counterparts. Full Article
ca 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
ca 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
ca Dart and PulPac introduce Dry Molded Fiber production in North American market By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:04 -0400 Dart has become a PulPac licensee and is installing the first Dry Molded Fiber production line of its kind in North America: the PulPac Scala. Full Article
ca Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new carrot products in compostable packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:15:33 -0400 The exciting innovations for retail and foodservice customers include Carrot Shakers, Side Dish Sizzlers, and Soup n' Stewin' Carrots. Beyond offering healthy school lunch options, Bolthouse Fresh products create new possibilities for holiday season entertaining. Full Article
ca Podcast | Sustainable Snack Food Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode with Sarah Webber, Sustainable Packaging Engineer at Plastic Ingenuity, we discuss ways to support sustainability in snack food packaging. Full Article
ca Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Develops First-Ever PFAS-free Oxygen Absorber By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:29 -0400 The new and improved AGELESS provides a timely packaging solution for customers navigating the PFAS regulatory landscape. Full Article