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Plant-Based Dessert Producer Rebrands to Reflect Broader Consumer Base

In addition to the rebrand, Coconut Bliss has added to new ice cream offerings.




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Sealstrip Launches Recyclable VerdeSeal

VerdeSeal is recyclable, proprietary pressure sensitive tape technology with FDA food compliance.




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Packaging with Pride

CPGs are celebrating Pride Month with new packages.




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Sidel Expands Labeling Machine Offerings with New Acquisition

Sidel has announced the acquisition of Makro Labelling in order to expand its offerings in the labeling machine domain, while also providing Makro with an opportunity for global development. 




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RRD to Debut New Single Pass Digital Press, Other Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The state-of-the-art technology combines the agility and speed of digital printing with exceptional print quality, a wide color spectrum and minimal energy consumption.




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HERMA US Inc. to Debut Improved Labeling Machine at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

The company’s reimagined 132M HC Wraparound Labeler includes a sophisticated yet simplified new touchscreen HMI to coincide with improved ergonomics.




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Videojet Launches New Pallet Labeling System

In addition to its ability to cover up to three sides of a pallet and apply up to four labels, the 9560 PL can process up to 120 pallets per hour across diverse applications.




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The PACK EDGE | Episode 2

Our second episode features PMMI experts discussing how to attract new employees and get students interested in manufacturing careers.




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Rapid Robotics and Universal Robots Partner to Deploy Cobots

Universal Robots will supply cobot arms for Rapid Robotics’ deployment of cobot work cells around North America, which will allow Rapid Robotics to serve an even greater number of customers while maintaining the company’s swift deployment times.




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Delkor Systems featured in NBC Nightly News segment on U.S. Jobs Report

In interview with the CEO of the robotic packaging machinery manufacturer, a big focus is the state of the economy and the availability of qualified workers.




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Sidel Launches EvoBLOW XL for Large PET Containers

Sidel offers more flexibility for the packaging industry by launching its new blowing machine to produce larger bottles with the highest level of production efficiency.




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Robot Funded by CMI to Save Over 1 Million Beverage Cans a Year from Landfill

Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings finance AI and robotic technology for a California recycling facility with a 50% revenue share.




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PODCAST | Decorating Solutions for Two-Piece Metal Packaging

David Randall of Sun Chemical explains how innovations are transforming inks for two-piece cans and resulting in an industry that is more efficient and eco-friendly.




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PODCAST | Sustainable Solutions Designed to Enable Recycling

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.




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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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A New Era of Packaging Design

For brands looking to craft memorable experiences for their customers, interactive packaging is a key strategy that businesses of all sizes can employ to drive deeper connections. Here are some formats that might make sense to apply to your own packaging design in 2024.




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PET wine bottle made by ALPLA cuts carbon emissions by up to 50 percent

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.




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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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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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Third Annual BOPP Beer Design Conference Hits Chicago in September

Uniquely curated two-day event inspires and educates creatives in the beer and beverage space.




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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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Researchers Invent 100% Biodegradable 'Barley Plastic' Suitable for Food Packaging

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.




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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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PODCAST | Navigating the Complexities of Molded Fiber

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.




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Attitudes Toward Automation

Automation plays a huge and ever-growing role in the packaging industry. No surprise, then, that the July issue of Packaging Strategies featured a story on automation and controls (From Smart Valves to Smart Factories).




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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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German Chocolate Factory Gets Turned Upside Down

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.




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Sanitary Equipment Design for the Times

Sanitary equipment is used in food, pharmaceutical, meat and dairy packaging applications religiously. In times like these — during a pandemic or other situations that threaten food safety — it is of utmost important to know what you need.




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Plant-Based Food Deserves a Plant-Based Package

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.  




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New Machine Advances Debuting at PACK EXPO International 2022

From bagging equipment to robotic palletizing, the latest innovation in packaging equipment is debuted at PACK EXPO International. Here are just a few of the new machinery advances being demonstrated in Chicago.




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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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Schubert to Debut New Cartoning Machine at Pack Expo Las Vegas

Schubert has developed a new, compact solution to automate the infeed of carton blanks to the packaging machine.




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JLS Automation to Debut Hawk™ Case and Tray Loader at PACK EXPO

The Hawk boasts a compact design while offering a robotic top-load solution for the food and beverage industries.




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Eco-Products® Creates New Foodservice Product Line for Compostable Packaging Identification

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. 




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Video: Sustainable Foodservice Packaging

Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Restaurantware, talks about the company’s products that emphasize sustainability and green ingenuity.




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Starbucks, Coca-Cola among Firms Participating in City-Wide Reusable Cup Project

Collaboration led by the NextGen Consortium makes reusable cups the default option in national and local restaurants across the city of Petaluma, California.




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Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts Reusable Serveware for In-Room Breakfast

This new serveware, designed to work well in fast-paced food service environments, will replace traditional porcelain dishes for in-room breakfast service.




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Coveris to Debut Hot-to-Go Packaging Solutions at lunch! 2024

lunch!, the definitive event for food-to-go, serves as the perfect platform for Coveris to showcase its commitment to developing innovative and sustainable packaging for the sector.




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Dart and PulPac introduce Dry Molded Fiber production in North American market

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.




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Touchstone Pistachio Company Upgrades Packaging with Little Big Brands




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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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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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SkinnyDipped Unveils Brand Redesign with New Packaging

SkinnyDipped has become a brand synonymous with delicious, better-for-you snacks since its launch in 2016 and the next chapter in the brand’s identity is here.




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Nature's Garden debuts new options for Yoggies line

New packaging options/flavor combinations were created to accommodate the needs/requests of convenience, warehouse, drug store and big box chains. 




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Keebler, Kinder Joy launch 'Despicable Me 4' collaboration

The movie-inspired packaging includes Fudge Stripes and Kinder Joy eggs.




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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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KYSU Launches New Packaging Made from Recycled Materials

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.




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Wonderful® Pistachios Unveils Get Crackin’ Packaging Refresh

The updated In-Shell packaging design showcases the Wonderful Pistachios brand logo more prominently, while the addition of a new “Protein Power” logo reinforces the health benefits of pistachios. 




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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.