and Berry Global helps true™ Launch Refillable Deodorant in Poland By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:09:15 -0400 The refill system consists of a removable 75 ml refill pack made of recyclable PP that needs to be replaced approximately every three months. Full Article
and Direct-to-Consumer Laundry Brand Refreshes Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Dropps, a direct-to-consumer challenger brand, is now marked by the introduction of an updated brand identity that emphasizes powerful cleaning from nature. Full Article
and LINDAL Group and APS Collaborate to Create miniMist By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 miniMist is a dispensing system designed to offer a reusable and sustainable alternative to the existing aerosol format. Full Article
and New Laser Coding and Marking Solution for Metal Decoration By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 The new UV offset litho metal decoration coating from DataLase is designed for use on offset litho presses equipped with UV curing units. Full Article
and Awareness Spurring Demand for Metal Cans By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 A report from Future Market Insights finds that growing awareness of non-carcinogenic packaging materials is driving growth. Full Article
and Colgate-Palmolive Launches Softsoap Foaming Hand Soap Tablets By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 The reuse and refill tablets can help reduce plastic bottle waste. Full Article
and Rising shipping costs: How custom packaging protects your brand and bottom line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jul 2023 07:30:00 -0400 Custom packaging can help offset rising freight costs by optimizing packaging size and weight, reducing damage, streamlining logistics, and enhancing brand recognition. Full Article
and Graham Packaging Optimizes Lightweighting and Sustainability with AccuStrength By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Targeted plastic placement results in a lighter, stronger container that maximizes performance and minimizes environmental impact. Full Article
and Berlin Packaging expands to Japan with acquisition of Nissho Jitsugyo By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Acquisition expands the company's local footprint in Asia-Pacific and offers exciting new packaging solutions to customers worldwide. Full Article
and MarijuanaPackaging Rebrands as Gamut Packaging, to Offer Wide Range of Solutions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:13:22 -0400 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. Full Article
and Sun Chemical Showcases UV-LED Printing Solutions at BOBST Grand Opening Event By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:38:04 -0400 Sun Chemical’s SolarWave Integra and SolarWave FSP are both UV-LED curing ink solutions designed to meet diverse printing needs. Full Article
and Stem in the Spotlight: Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager, OMV Technologies, USA By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Jessica Fischer, Parts and Service Manager for OMV Technologies, USA. Full Article
and IPAMA Expands Printpack India Exhibition Due to Increased Interest By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:37:14 -0400 With 484 companies already secured and more expected, the upstairs hall will feature displays of lightweight machinery and promotional materials. Full Article
and Nxu and Verde Bioresins Announce Proposed Merger with Eye on Sustainability By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:11 -0400 Verde’s biobased, biodegradable and recyclable PolyEarthylene resins – already being sold to global brands and large plastics converters – could potentially be incorporated into Nxu’s EV charging systems. Full Article
and Expanding its reach By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 For consumers, a trip through the grocery aisles can be overwhelming when you take into account the SKU proliferation that has taken place in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) market during the last decade or so. Full Article
and PACK EXPO Las Vegas, bigger and better than ever By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 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... Full Article
and Growing Flexible Packaging Demand By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Environmentally conscious consumers are looking for packaging that uses fewer resources and less energy than other forms of packaging. Flexible packaging minimizes transport costs between the converter, packager/filler, retailer and end user. Full Article
and To Protect and Serve By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:25:00 -0400 While the growth in online purchasing drives changes from product design, to package changes, picking, fulfilling and shipping, product protection stands alone as the main issue, according to the E-Commerce: Think Inside the Box report by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Full Article
and How Smart Labels and Materials are Reshaping Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Smart packaging is developing rapidly. A major factor driving the growth of the smart packaging market is increasing demand for packaging that indicates and maintains product quality throughout the supply chain. Full Article
and Packaging and the Gender Gap By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, established the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) to recruit, retain and advance women’s careers in packaging and processing. Full Article
and Elevating Brand Value with Digital Package Printing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Three experts from around the industry weigh in on the latest trends, technologies and practices that brands can leverage to effectively tackle multiplying stock keeping units (SKUs) and bolster efficiency, sustainability, security and brand experience through customization and personalization. Full Article
and Here Comes the Sol with a Brand Redesign By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 MillerCoors recently relaunched Mexican import beer brand Sol, and partnered with brand agency Soulsight to redesign a vibrant new look and feel. Full Article
and Strong Name with Delicate Design for Cider Brand By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Strongbow Blossom Rosé Sparkling Apple Cider, for Carlton & United Breweries (part of the AB InBev family), aims to bring growth and inject excitement back into the cider category. Full Article
and 5 Common Mistakes Beer Brands Make in Pack Design By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 With beer being such an outwardly simple phenomenon, surely packaging it is pretty straightforward. As it turns out, it’s trickier than you might think. Here are the five most common mistakes we’ve observed — and on occasion, rectified. Full Article
and National PTA, Nestlé Waters North America and Nestlé Pure Life Team Up for Healthy Hydration By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Through a healthy hydration program developed by the alliance, grants, recycling bins and thousands of bottles of water will be awarded to PTAs across the country with the goal to help families live healthier lives by encouraging them to choose water. Full Article
and How the Psychology of Color Reinforces Brand Identity By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Colors are everywhere. They can affect our perceptions and the way we react to the world around us. Our brains respond to specific colors differently, and this can influence our mood, behavior and decision-making. Full Article
and Nestle Waters North America's ReadyRefresh Delivery Service Expands Beverage Portfolio By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh by Nestlé delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers. Full Article
and FPSA Rebrands as Food Production Solutions Association, Welcomes New Members By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The name change better reflects who FPSA members really are: companies that provide solutions for food production. Full Article
and Tetra Pak Expands Technical Training Center in Denton, Texas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2024 11:55:29 -0400 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. Full Article
and ESS Technologies Set to Expand Operations in Montgomery County, VA By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2024 14:42:28 -0400 A wholly owned subsidiary of the Pacteon Group, ESS Technologies aims to increase capacity and streamline its operations by consolidating its current facilities in Giles and Blacksburg into one larger facility in Montgomery County. Full Article
and Bayer and Liveo Launch PET Blister Packaging for Aleve Capsules By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:28:16 -0400 This innovative solution reduces the carbon footprint of the packaging by 38% and marks a stride in environmental stewardship by eliminating the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their portfolio. Full Article
and TransPak Expands East Coast Presence with Acquisition of Reid Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Acquisition broadens TransPak’s capabilities in custom packaging for military, aerospace and high-value equipment. Full Article
and Mespack and Amcor Collaborate to Develop 2L Stand-Up Pouch By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:04:38 -0400 Amcor and Mespack R&D teams collaborated to make iterative adjustments to machine parameters and film structures and produce a new 2L pouch that meets performance expectations in terms of sustainability, durability, and functionality. Full Article
and Coveris launches MediFlex brand following investments in production facilities By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:20 -0500 The establishment of MediFlex distinguishes Coveris’ medical portfolio from other non-food applications. The new brand also stands for a clean and safe production environment and sustainable medical packaging solutions. Full Article
and Beckhoff Strengthens Packaging Industry Team in the United States and Globally By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:34 -0500 With deep industry and engineering expertise, Greg Marsh will take over as Packaging Industry Manager, while Mark Ruberg is elevated to focus on end users with Beckhoff’s global packaging team. Full Article
and HERMA Expands Range of Lightweight Self-Adhesive Label Materials By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:20:35 -0400 The latest addition is the HERMA PP white light (grade 884) plastic film in combination with the special film adhesive 62Xpc. Full Article
and RRD Expands Label Capacity to Enhance Efficiency and Support eCommerce By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 RRD’s four new press installations increase speed and flexibility for brands, logistics, and freight services. Full Article
and Antares Vision and ALP.I Agree to Merger By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Antares Vision and ALP.I SPAC are merging. The goal is to provide support for and accelerate the growth path undertaken by Antares Vision. Full Article
and Vision and Visibility: Converting Compliance into Competitive Advantage By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 The pharmaceutical industry’s understanding of serialization is maturing as companies slowly begin to recognize the added business value supply chain traceability can provide. Historically, the industry’s focus on serialization has been driven by the need to satisfy evolving regulations. However, companies are realizing that the benefits of traceability extend beyond compliance. Full Article
and Buhler and Premier Tech Form Partnership By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Swiss Bühler Group and Premier Tech from Canada announce the formation of a strategic cooperation for industrial flexible packaging solutions. Both will build a design and manufacturing center in China. Full Article
and Systech selected by Praxis Packaging for Track and Trace solutions By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Collaboration offers Praxis customers access to enhanced product tracing to meet compliance requirements such as the FDA-mandated DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) regulation with a November 2024 enforcement deadline. Full Article
and The Evolution of Serialization and the Role of Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The packaging industry supports pharmaceutical and health sectors, with serialization playing a transformative role in ensuring compliance with regulations. Full Article
and A Simple Case for Erecting and Sealing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 There are many variables with the potential to cause unplanned downtime, lost production or damaged product. We've identified four areas that, properly addressed, can keep your packaging line operating at capacity and maximize the return on your machinery investment. Full Article
and Henkel Expands Adhesive Portfolio with Sonderhoff Brand By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 The two-and-a-half-year integration phase of the Sonderhoff Group into Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has been completed. As of January 1, 2020, all Sonderhoff companies have been merged into the Adhesive Technologies business unit. Full Article
and Emmi commits to closed-loop circular economy for packaging materials in Switzerland By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The dairy product manufacturer’s ambitious sustainability goals include making packaging 100% recyclable and closing material loops by 2027. Full Article
and Greiner Helps Ireland-Based Yogurt Brand Nomadic with Bold New Look By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:58:19 -0400 “Taking Nomadic’s iconic bowl design and almost literally turning it on its head took some clever engineering, but with sustainability always top of mind for Greiner, being able to create new packaging using less energy is a positive benefit." Full Article
and Tetra Pak and Lactalis Develop Carton Made of Recycled Polymers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:15:28 -0400 This material has been certified by ISCC PLUS as originating from the recycling process of used beverage cartons in Spain and is allocated to the package based on a mass balance attribution method. Full Article
and Shipments of Goods and Coronavirus: Update By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
and More Consumers Move to Click and Pick-Up Curbside By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 As the world continues to grapple with the deadly coronavirus and social distancing guidelines extended through April 30th, a growing number of retailers are using the same technology that has helped with crowd control during holiday shopping to limit potential exposure to COVID-19 for consumers and employees. Full Article
and New Dog Treat Line Packaged in Resealable Stand-Up Pouches By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Honey I’m Home! is a range of dog treats that, in just 16 months, has transformed the by-products of India’s village buffalo farmers into a range that has taken the pet food market by storm. Full Article