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APPEX Takes Shape as Australia’s Largest B2B Event for Processing, Packaging Nears

Automation by Rockwell, an award-winning educational platform on sustainable packaging, and pouch filling and sealing equipment are among the many packaging innovations to be on display.




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Matrix, Bartelt Exhibit Efficient Pet Care Packaging at Petfood Forum 2024

Show attendees can see how ProMach’s new Pet Care Solutions Team is bringing seamless processing and packaging solutions to the pet care industry.




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ProMach Bolsters Flexible Packaging Portfolio with Acquisition of HMC Products

HMC fabricates and installs new HMC HFFS machines and rebuilt HMC/Bartelt® HFFS machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries, such as snack food, food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods




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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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Coca-Cola trials ‘label-less’ packaging in UK for Sprite on-the-go bottles

Shoppers at selected Tesco Express stores in Brighton and Hove, Bristol, London and Manchester will see the “naked” bottles on shelves from January through March. 




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James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on pioneering whisky packaging

Made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of Bruichladdich’s proprietary glass bottle, the colored wrap is the first of its kind in the whisky space.




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Packaging Fueling Growth of Craft Beer and Spirits Market: PMMI White Paper

Consumer demands prompt a projected rise in overall unit sales and use of metal, glass, and liquid cartons.




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The Dreaming Tree Announces Sustainably Sourced Wines Using Eco-Friendly Packaging

The relaunched brand, made in collaboration between musician Dave Matthews and winemaker Grayson Stewart, is rooted in sustainability, from grapes to glass.




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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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Beyond Beverage Packaging: Exploring the Versatility of Aluminum Packaging

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.





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PODCAST | Rethinking Wine Packaging

In this interview, Marian Leitner-Waldman of Archer Roose explains the many advantages of canned packaging for wine.




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Albertsons Introduces Flat Bottle Packaging for New Bee Lightly Wines

This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.




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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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McLaren Packaging Rolls Out Recyclable Whiskey Tubes to Tackle Waste

Innovation addresses a challenge of the presentation tubes that are synonymous with whiskey: Most tubes cannot be easily recycled even though they are made of two of the most widely recycled materials – metal and card.




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Shurtape Adds rPET Recycled Packaging Tapes to Its Sustainable Products LineUp

Made with 90% post-consumer recycled PET film, the new tapes offer a way to dramatically reduce the use of virgin plastics in case sealing operations.




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PA Consulting, Searo Labs to produce seaweed-based packaging for global brands

Searo Labs has formulated a unique family of materials that harness the strengths of seaweed. PA will help to accelerate the scale-up and commercialization of the technology.




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Cannabis Packagers' Can-do Approach

Learn more about how these companies are leading the charge when it comes to developing and offering innovative and sustainable cannabis packaging solutions.




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Carton Service Expands Role in Liquid Gable Carton Packaging Market

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.




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Unilever boosts investment in packaging R&D to cut virgin plastic

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




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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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Wynn Petfood, Koehler Paper announce packaging first for wet pet food blends

Wynn Petfood is now packing its entire product portfolio of premium pet food blends (that are mixed with water at home) and practical snacks for dogs 100% in paper.




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Beyond the Headlines at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

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.




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An organization that recognizes excellence in packaging has unexpected ties to my geographical roots and one of my favorite bands.

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.




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Packaging for eCommerce: The Latest Trends Capturing the Industry

With more and more consumers shopping online and receiving packages in the mail, brands must work to convey messaging they once may have tried to accomplish through retail displays.




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Navigating Sustainable Packaging Solutions for a Greener Future

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.




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Why Form-Fill-Seal Technology for Ice Pack Production Is No Longer Up to Muster

Unlike conventional ice packs, which can cause uneven cooling with some areas becoming excessively cold while others remain warmer, Hydopac’s ice pack design ensures even temperature distribution, preserving the freshness and nutritional value of perishable products.




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New Minnesota EPR law could reshape future packaging waste management policy

AMERIPEN supports Minnesota’s packaging EPR law for a number of reasons, most important of which is that it provides for true shared responsibility for recycling costs instead of putting the onus entirely on producers.




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Busting the Myths Around Sustainable Luxury Packaging

Can packaging be sustainable and still offer consumers a premium experience? In this column, James Cropper’s Kate Gilpin makes the case that it can.




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To Reduce Waste, It’s Vital to Close the Gap in Sustainable Packaging Closures

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. 




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European vs. US Packaging: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

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




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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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Packaging Methodologies for a Record-Breaking Holiday Season and Beyond

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a year like no other. As the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe, Americans had to adjust to a new reality: wearing masks, social distancing and staying home as much as possible. 




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ProMach Acquires Serpa Packaging

The deal expands ProMach’s secondary packaging solutions for pharmaceutical applications and further enhances its turnkey line integration capabilities.




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The Beverage Carton Industry Outlines Sustainable Packaging Commitments

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




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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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R.A Jones Launches New Multipack Speedup Kit

The Orbi-Trak TC-6 speedup kit for Meridian XR machines is designed to allow beverage and food manufacturers to run a variety of canned product configurations at a reported surge speed of 345 cartons per minute.





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Colbert Packaging Expands Capacity with New Eterna Equipment Additions

Adding new blanking die cutters streamlines production and boosts capacity.




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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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Syntegon to Showcase Flexible Systems for Cookies and Bars at interpack 2023

The new Syntegon IDH is at the heart of a line which flexibly packages cookies and crackers in trays and flow wraps made of mono-material. 




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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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ProMach Pharma to Display Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

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




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Bradman Lake to Showcase Cartoning Equipment at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

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




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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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Bradman Lake to showcase cartoner, flow wrapper and more at Pack Expo

During the exhibition, attendees can view curated videos showcasing how Bradman Lake's equipment seamlessly integrates across different packaging processes.





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IWK Packaging Systems Introduces Modular Horizontal Cartoning Machine

The innovative machine platform can be offered in either intermittent-motion or continuous motion and has the flexibility to handle carton opening from either direction.




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Aptar Partners with Halopack to Launch Fiber-based Tray System in North America

Immediately available and domestically produced, the recyclable paper-based tray system uses 90% less plastic than conventional plastic-based trays and boasts extreme versatility.




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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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Novolex Announces Investment in OZZI Food Packaging

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.  




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Arcos Dorados Holdings Makes Sustainable Change to McDonald's Packaging

JANUS® is an all-natural coating that creates a barrier to grease, water and oxygen when applied to paper for food packaging, like wrap paper, boxes, cups, utensils, K-cups, and straws.




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Duni Group Earns Bronze at Environmental Packaging Awards for Fiber Packaging Range

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.