w Mountain Dew announces new visual identity celebrating great outdoors By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025. Full Article
w STōK Cold Brew Coffee Launches New Energy Drink By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:13:25 -0400 This latest offering packs a powerful mix of smooth, quality coffee, focus-boosting caffeine plus B-vitamins, ginseng and guarana into a single can to give you an extra kick when you need it most. Full Article
w The Coca-Cola Company Rolls Out 100% rPET 20-oz Bottles Nationwide By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:41 -0400 Company expects to avoid its use of new plastic by nearly 80 million pounds in 2024 – the equivalent of nearly 2 billion bottles. Full Article
w Waddington Europe and Produce Packaging Switch to 100% rPET Containers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Produce Packaging's new containers will be made with Waddington Europe's Eco Blend 100 material that consists entirely of a combination of post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR) recycled PET (rPET). Full Article
w Compostable Bags Solution Ends Search for Fresh Produce Growers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 08 Aug 2021 09:46:15 -0400 Full Article
w Agricultural Packaging Market to Grow By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:57:00 -0500 The market will grow over $7.12 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.81%. Full Article
w Piab Announces Release of Two New Suction Cup Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:10:40 -0500 The two products are designed to properly handle eggs and various fruits, respectively. Full Article
w MULTIVAC Roadshow Will Focus on Sealing, Labeling Fruit & Vegetable Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:56 -0500 In addition to full-wrap labeling, MULTIVAC offers two other high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for fresh produce trays. Full Article
w Waddington Europe supplies easier-to-recycle punnets that use less plastic By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 Soft-fruit containers made with MONOAIR™ cushion technology now include square, large rectangular and standard versions. Full Article
w GPI: Bringing Fresh Produce Back to the Future with Fiber-based Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 While packaging undeniably offers utility in protecting and preserving products through the supply chain, the days of shrink film, oversized plastic bags, and non-recyclable plastic trays are surely over. Full Article
w MULTIVAC Roadshow Focuses on Sealing, Labeling Fruit & Vegetable Trays By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 From March onward in a live and convenient setting, customers will be able to learn all about MULTIVAC's innovative labeling and inspection solutions. This time the focus will be on high-quality and sustainable solutions for the closure sealing and labeling of fruit and vegetable trays. Full Article
w Meijer Reduces Plastic Packaging in New Partnership with Bolthouse Farms By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Retailer is first nationwide to carry Bolthouse Farms' compostable bags for organic baby carrots. Full Article
w How a Chance Encounter Led to a New Discovery in Sustainable Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In September, my wife and I did a half Ironman relay. While waiting for my wife to finish the swimming portion, I struck up a conversation with a cyclist who was with team Rockit™ Apple. Inevitably, the conversation eventually turned to packaging. Full Article
w TIPA Launches Packaging Made from Rice Waste amid Latest Plastic Bans By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0500 The trays originate from natural waste and are designed to return to the earth, fully decomposing into compost at the end of their lifecycle. Full Article
w New Research Gauges Consumer Understanding of Packaging and Food Waste Reduction By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 New white paper aims to illuminate the role that packaging can play in reducing household food waste while providing insight into consumer knowledge of packaging’s value. Full Article
w Can Packaging Help Solve America’s Massive Food Waste Problem? By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 In this article, AMERIPEN’s Dan Felton offers additional insights on a recent study gauging consumers’ understanding of the role of packaging in food waste reduction. Full Article
w New Technology Optimizes Coextrusion Films for Fresh Produce Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 NOVA Chemicals tested its ASTUTE™ plastomers against other blends and found it achieves higher oxygen transmission rates, clarity, and stiffness in breathable films, resulting in fresher food and reduced waste. Full Article
w Kroger Expands Our Brands Portfolio with Field & Vine™ Fresh Produce Line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:06:23 -0400 The brand currently includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Full Article
w Bolthouse Fresh Foods™ Launches New Logo, Consumer Brand for Carrots By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:13:04 -0400 This bold rebranding, themed “Modern Roots,” disrupts the conventional produce market by combining modernity with authenticity, bringing a fresh, dynamic, and innovative spirit to their products. Full Article
w Fresh Inset Improves Produce Packaging with Vidre+ Technology By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:10:40 -0400 Vidre+ is revolutionizing the supply chain seamlessly without any reorganization of current operating practices, by making every existing type of fresh produce packaging and label functional and adaptable into a smart version with adjustable protection against the negative effects of ethylene. Full Article
w Ossid to Showcase Stretch Overwrapper at Global Produce & Floral Show By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:45:22 -0400 Ossid, a ProMach brand, is a leading manufacturer of sustainable, efficient tray packaging, flow wrapping, thermoforming fill seal, industrial scale and labeling machinery for the food, e-commerce and medical device industries. Full Article
w SABIC, Lamb Weston and OPACKGROUP Develop Biobased Packaging for Frozen Potatoes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:24:27 -0400 The new Lamb Weston retail packaging has an overall renewable feedstock content of at least 60%, which is certified from the polymers to the film. Full Article
w Avantium, Royal Vezet to provide PEF-based packaging for Albert Heijn salad bowls By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate) is a 100% plant-based, fully recyclable polymer and offers a renewable and circular packaging solution for Royal Vezet’s salad bowls. Full Article
w TAB Orbital Wrapping Machine Secures Chairs to Pallets By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:40:25 -0500 Police Innovations LLC eliminates damage in transit with orbital wrapper. Full Article
w Sidel’s New Compact Palletizing Unit Combines Robotics and Cobotics By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Company is expanding its palletizing range with the introduction of the high-performing RoboAccess_Pal S. Full Article
w TAB Industries LLC Earns Patent for Orbital Stretch Wrapping Machine By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:08 -0400 Wrapper prevents loads from sliding off the pallet and adds protection from damage in transit. Full Article
w MG Tech Unveils New Palletizer with Yaskawa Cobot and Rockwell Automation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Cobotics brings several advantages to palletizing: a small footprint on the ground, flexibility by the possible movement of the equipment, and easy start-up and use. Full Article
w PMMI Report: Labor Shortages, E-Commerce Growth Are Driving Warehouse Automation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 CPG companies are turning to warehouse automation solutions such as palletizers and mobile robots, according to the PMMI report. Full Article
w Automated Equipment Holding expands portfolio with acquisition of Rethceif Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rethceif is a manufacturer of automated form-fill-seal packaging and robotic palletizing equipment. Full Article
w Several Key Developments Have Taken Place When it Comes to Palletizing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As suppliers are looking to be more efficient in their end-to-end solutions, a key area of focus has been finding innovative ways to improve the palletizing process. Full Article
w Piab Strengthens its Grip on Palletizing with the LBG-50 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 An unavoidable challenge when defining a new bag gripping system in a palletizing line is to get the exact measurements to align with the conveyor rollers for a smooth lifting and releasing process. Furthermore, additional solutions may have to be considered. Full Article
w Signode Adapts to Dairy Industry Needs with Endra Horizontal Strapping System By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Strapping systems can be a great solution for packaging temperature-sensitive products by providing load breathability, which is essential for maintaining cold temperatures in transit. Full Article
w Palletizing, depalletizing equipment drives efficiencies in warehouses By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Whether it's addressing labor shortages, increasing productivity or accommodating a growing SKU portfolio, the incorporation of palletizing and depalletizing systems has become vital for beverage warehouses. Full Article
w Wow Factor: 41 Winners of the German Packaging Award 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Awards were presented in the categories of Design, Functionality & Convenience, Logistics & Material Flow, Sustainability, and more. The awards are a precursor to the Gold Awards that will be announced in September. Full Article
w Robotiq's new AX20 & AX30 palletizers surpass weight & reach limits By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:36 -0400 New cobot palletizers can build pallets as high as 108 inches and handle packaging as heavy as 60 pounds. Full Article
w BW Flexible Systems debuts new palletizer for high-speed operations By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:18:00 -0400 SYMACH 3500S merges the original Thiele Master 3500 palletizer experience with the SYMACH palletizing platform. Full Article
w Rethink Robotics unveils new line of collaborative robots at IMTS By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:56:10 -0400 Rethink Robotics celebrates its comeback with a renewed company vision, aiming to serve the North American market with better, faster, and stronger products and solutions. Full Article
w PMMI Report: Brand Owners Rely on Contract Packaging, Contract Manufacturing By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Hiring a CP/CM provider allows brand owners to access machinery/packaging formats not available in-house, test new packaging, offer customized packaging, and more. Full Article
w Premier Tech’s New TOMA Product Line Marries Palletizing with Automation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:21:26 -0400 The first product under the TOMA™ brand – and its underlying mindset – is a palletizing solution featuring the most advanced interface on the market, bringing together industrial robustness and user-friendliness with collaborative robotics. Full Article
w ORBIS Introduces 60×48 Industrial Pallet for EV, Powertrain Applications By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Manufactured through a process of Structural Foam Injection, the pallet boasts exceptional durability and reliability, making it an optimal choice for use within the industrial and automotive sectors. Full Article
w Flexicon Introduces Base Model Flexible Screw Conveyor By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The only moving part contacting material is the inner screw, which self-centers as it rotates, providing ample space between the screw and tube wall to minimize or eliminate grinding. Full Article
w PACK EXPO Connects Preview Week Is Happening Now By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Preview Week event, Nov. 2-6, will kick-off with a webinar, Helpful Hints for Navigating PACK EXPO Connects, on Nov. 2, at 10 a.m. CT. It will provide tips and tricks for using the platform and offer Q&A with attendees to help them make the most out of their PACK EXPO Connects experience. Full Article
w Boost Profit by Gentle Conveying Without Air By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Tubular cable conveyors can adapt to packaging needs while reducing product damage, energy use, noise and maintenance. Full Article
w Coval Designs New Vacuum Chamber By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500 The CVGM series mini vacuum chamber was designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
w 10 Things You May Not Know About Conveyor Construction By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 A conveyor is the critical lifeline that keeps your production moving — just like the veins in your body. It is just as vital to know the system you’re purchasing will meet or exceed your requirements, that it is built for longevity and that it can withstand the environment of your operation — perhaps even saving an expensive retrofit afterward. Full Article
w PMI KYOTO Develops New End-of-Line Packaging System for Bar Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 The complete EOL system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks and increase bar packaging efficiency. Full Article
w Key Technology Introduces New Conveying Systems for Robotic Pick-and-Place Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:07:58 -0400 Key manufactures conveyors and other equipment in both the U.S. and Europe, supports customers worldwide through its extensive sales and SupportPro service network and offers integration services, from pre-engineering to line start-up. Full Article
w Hygienic Improvements with Conveyors Allow Streamlined Packaging Process By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 As the packaging process becomes increasingly automated, a key area of focus for suppliers has been conveyors. One challenge is hygiene. Several companies are taking steps to mitigate this issue. Full Article
w Dorner and Garvey Showcase the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Dorner and Garvey, both Columbus McKinnon brands, recently showcased the AquaGard GT Conveyor at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Full Article
w Bradman Lake to Showcase Flow Wrapper, End Load Cartoner at PMMA By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:42:03 -0400 Attendees are invited to visit stand C100 to witness the renowned FT120 Flow Wrapper in action, now featuring the latest integrated sealing module designed for horizontal sealing. Full Article