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

Cans without sleeves have a better chance of recoverability, according to the Aluminum Association’s design guide, which explains that digital printing technology is now price competitive with shrink-wrapped cans, while maintaining the recyclability of the aluminum.

The new environmentally friendly format will shatter expectations about how and when wine can be enjoyed and answer the call-to-action from the wine industry to rethink glass bottles.

The new U.S. chapter joins 20 Every Can Counts chapters across Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Brazil.

Utilizing Budweiser’s vision, Trivium created a beer bottle that was both visually engaging and environmentally sustainable.

The new bottle features an edible, vegan liner which allows for less product to get left behind.

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.  

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?

Leading consumer groups and getting involved in taste tests during the product development phase, Vault49 uncovered what it really means to be ‘Uniquely Bahamian’

O-I recently announced the B0 Estampe™ wine bottle that weighs only about 390g—well below the average weight of typical wine bottles.

Beontag’s Grass Natural label is made of up to 40% grass fiber combined with FSC certified cellulose.

Packaging Strategies has extensively covered recent innovations in caps and closures, each distinctly unique in materials, applications, and specific benefits.

Winning design celebrates the life of the brewery’s namesake.

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.

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.

Study unveils groundbreaking solutions to key quality challenges, paving the way for future innovations related to canned wine.

When we hear "cans" and "aluminum," we usually think of beverage packaging. But cans and aluminum have various packaging roles. Here are three cases for their use.

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.

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. 

This cutting-edge machine is poised to attract pharmaceutical professionals and companies eager to enhance production efficiency and maintain compliance with stringent industry standards.

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.

Company’s aims include increasing the use of recycled plastic content and developing next-generation flexible materials.

ClariPPil™ bottles offer enhanced sustainability (reduced carbon footprint and improved recyclability versus a PET container solution) together with excellent functionality, product protection, and aesthetics.

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.

The patent-pending packaging design resolves inherent challenges in the RFID tagging of liquid-filled bottles.

Entering its 16th year, Converters Expo is once again bringing converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens together with industry buyers, specialists and suppliers in what is sure to be one of the biggest industry events of the year. 

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.

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.

With April 20 approaching, we invited Contempo Specialty Packaging’s Michael Markarian to discuss sustainable packaging options for the cannabis industry, which faces some unique packaging challenges.

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.

Advances in compostable packaging technology now offer innovative packaging solutions made of plant-based and other compostable plastics to create compostable zippers and closures that offer the same durability and functionality as conventional plastic closures. 

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.

From tethered caps to a plethora of recycle bins, a trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging.

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.  

The ten year roadmap aims for beverage cartons made from renewable and/or recycled material. 

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.

The growing need from pharmaceutical customers for a complete packaging solution was the impetus for this partnership.

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

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.

ProMach Pharma provides best-in-class processing and packaging technologies that help customers maximize line efficiencies and product quality.

The company's display at PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase its unique capabilities offering both top load and side load cartoning approaches.

Universal Investment & Industries has been extremely successful in the service and packaging industry for years.

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. 

As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI.  

This accolade underscores Duni Group's commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, solidifying its position as one of the industry's most influential players.

Assets will add approximately 420,000 metric tons of integrated paperboard to Suzano’s annual production capacity.

New tenant requirement sets foodservice-ware standards that aim to reduce waste.

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

At Packaging Strategies, we stay on top of packaging innovations. However, it's also important to gain a broader perspective on specific industry segments.

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