an 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
an Cleancult Debuts Home Care Products Packaged in Aluminum at Walmart, Albertsons By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400 The refillable aluminum line pairs with Cleancult’s game-changing 100% recyclable paper-based refill cartons to remove 90% of plastic waste from cleaning rituals. Full Article
an Tide launches revolutionary new tile form to transform laundry day By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Tide evo’s debut will begin a new chapter in laundry's evolution, from soap to detergents to powders to liquids to PODS, and now, to fiber tiles. Full Article
an PINALEN Announces New Line of Concentrated Products Featuring Reduced Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The reduced packaging size will not only minimize resource consumption but also enhance logistical efficiency, leading to a reduction in carbon emissions. Full Article
an 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
an Vital Proteins Debuts New Paper-Based Canister for Its Collagen Peptides By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The latest step in brand's sustainability journey is expected to reduce more than 90 percent of plastic use across all canister offerings. Full Article
an U.S. Plastics Pact Releases Guides to Advance Circular Economy for Plastics By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Comprehensive playbooks on recyclability, reuse and compostability offer roadmap for sustainable plastic management. Full Article
an Colbert Packaging Corporation Celebrates 65th Anniversary By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:34:11 -0400 Founded in Chicago in 1959 by the late Charles Colbert, the company has grown organically and through acquisition, and remains an independent, family-owned business. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an Dan Felton Steps Down as Executive Director of AMERIPEN By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:05:13 -0400 The association is activating its succession plan to guide the process of selecting a new Executive Director. It has formed a committee to oversee the search process that will commence in September. Full Article
an 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
an Stem in the Spotlight: Dana Austin, IWK North America General Manager By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Dana Austin, General Manager for IWK North America. Full Article
an 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
an Stem in the Spotlight: Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Babitha George, Portfolio Manager for Packaging Solutions at Tetra Pak U.S. & Canada. Full Article
an Stem in the Spotlight: Kate Gilpin, Product Manager, Luxury Packaging, James Cropper By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Kate Gilpin, Product Manager of Luxury Packaging for James Cropper. Full Article
an Stem in the Spotlight: Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products, PPG By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products at PPG. Full Article
an Stem in the Spotlight: Amy Phinney, Market Manager, NOVA Chemicals By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Meet Amy Phinney, Market Manager at NOVA Chemicals. Full Article
an 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
an Harpak-ULMA Enters Distribution Agreement with Cabinplant By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:54:20 -0400 The agreement significantly increases the range of automation and packaging combinations available to Harpak-ULMA’s served markets. Full Article
an 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
an Kroger takes a fresh approach to dairy beverages at its new plant in Denver By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Best practices at the highly automated Mountain View Foods plant in Denver preserve milk’s freshness and help Kroger develop innovative dairy-based products. Full Article
an 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
an La importancia del cara a cara By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Dicen que sólo hay una oportunidad para dar la primera impresión y que ésta es la más importante y difícil de cambiar. Full Article
an Snacking routine for most Americans By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 At 10 a.m. do you wander into the kitchen or break room, or reach into your desk drawer for snack? Full Article
an How sweet it can be By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Earlier this month, Candy Industry Magazine hosted its 17th annual European Suppliers Roundtable in London. Full Article
an Insight on rigid to flexible packaging changes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The shift from rigid to flexible packaging has been evident for some time now – and it’s only growing. Full Article
an El regreso de lo artesanal, también a los refrescos By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Es innegable que la tendencia “hipster” es ya una corriente mundial y ha sido una de las pioneras en volver a lo artesanal. Full Article
an Protein pushes breakfast bonanza By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0400 For years, the health-and-wellness and food industries have been bringing Americans back to a traditional mindset — the decades-old foundational thought that eating a good breakfast can jumpstart the day and in some ways, assist with healthy goals in individual consumers. Full Article
an 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
an 2018 Food Packaging Trends—Another Perspective By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Packaging machinery sales in the U.S. grew 4.8 percent in 2016, reaching a total of $9.8 billion, according to the “2017 State of the Industry – US Packaging Machinery” report, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing. Full Article
an Cans Lead as Packaging Innovations Drive Beverage Market Growth By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging innovations are helping to drive growth in the beverage market, according to the “Beverage Packaging and Innovation Trends” report published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Full Article
an 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
an Cannabis Packaging is Growing Like a Weed By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Despite being surrounded in controversy, the U.S. cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth. Experts estimate legal cannabis will grow from $7.3 billion to $24.5 billion between 2016 and 2020. Currently, 65 percent of cannabis sales stem from medical marijuana. Full Article
an Advancing Careers for Women in Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Women comprise nearly half of the working population (47.5 percent), yet they are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry — making up only about one-third of the manufacturing workforce in the United States. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an PMMI Column: Advances in Packaging Sustainability By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Sustainability impacts the conversation around packaging as consumers become progressively more aware of the impact brands have on the environment. Sustainability is especially important among younger consumers. Full Article
an 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
an Ardagh Group Glass Facility Achieves Certification for Environmental Management of Businesses By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification at its Dolton, Ill., facility. ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized standard for the environmental management of businesses. Full Article
an 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
an Next-Generation Can Carriers Aimed at Craft Beer By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Roberts PolyPro's next-generation craft-beer can carriers are now available, offering the ability to place customer branding or messaging directly on the carrier. Full Article
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Lightweight PET Bottle for Brazilian Pasteurized Beer By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0400 Amcor has adapted its design technology to develop the first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurized beer in Brazil. Full Article
an New Sustainable Can Carrier Made of Paperboard By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has developed KeelClip, a paperboard packaging solution for cans that offers sustainability advantages and merchandising benefits as compared to other packaging options. Full Article
an 2020 WorldStar Packaging Award Winners Announced By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 World Packaging Organisation has announced the 214 winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2020. The judging session was held in Bali in November, during the 2nd WPO Board Meeting of 2019. Full Article