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Pet food packaging is evolving to accommodate healthier recipes

My pets eat healthier than I do. It's true. Before the era of Amazon, the only food delivery programs were diet plans. Way back in 2002, I thought it would be a good idea to order The Zone Diet home delivery program.




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Pet Food Packaging’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Sustainability




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Dozen's Pet Food Packaging for Suziria Brands wins Gold at Pentawards

Dozen’s Half & Half project is the first gold award won by Ukrainian designers at Pentawards since 2015 and only the second in the competition’s history.




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Candy Makers Packaging Smarter; Consumers Eating Smarter

Headlines from the past year or so reveal two distinct trends when it comes to packaging for candy and confectionery products.




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Nestlé Debuts Recyclable Paper Packaging for KitKat Bars

Nestlé will produce more than a quarter of a million KitKat bars wrapped in paper in an exclusive partnership with Coles, a local retailer. The pack has a QR code which people can scan to have their say and give valuable feedback on the new paper packaging.




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Case Study: Nutresa Mexico Automates Chocolate Packaging with Cama Group Machines

Installation of Cama Group’s IG270 and IF296 machines has enabled a 14% increase in line productivity.




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Chocolate Companies Respond to Consumer Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging

The use of home-compostable materials and bio-renewable inks are just some ways that companies are rendering chocolate packaging more eco-friendly.





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Cox & Co Develops Flow Wrap Chocolate Paper Packaging

Offering a 12-month minimum shelf life, the new paper flow wrap solution is a huge step in the right direction to reducing the amount of chocolate packaging waste that ends up in landfill.




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Mike and Ike creates packaging for NY Knicks' Josh Hart

Mike and Ike is making NY Knicks star Josh Hart's dreams come true, by putting his face on one of its boxes.




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Nassau Candy unveils new packaging; text and graphics emphasize chocolate

Each package features text and graphic elements in a rich brown to reflect the brand’s long tradition of premium chocolate paired with modern colors like lime, light yellow, teal, peach, and purple.





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SmartSweets modifies packaging, upgrades recipe based on consumer feedback

 Redesigned packaging features a "New & Improved" badge, setting the stage for a new chapter of growth for the brand.





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Skittles relaunches annual Pride limited-edition packaging

Skittles puts the spotlight on community in collaboration with GLAAD, supports local LGBTQ+ interest groups across the U.S.




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Constantia Flexibles debuts confectionery packaging solution

The new product, a wax-free twist-wrap made entirely from paper, prioritizes recyclability and supports the global shift toward sustainable products.




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Saica, Mondelēz launch paper-based packaging for confectionery, snacks

The initiative is part of Mondelēz International’s efforts to pack ‘light and right’ in service of its global sustainable packaging goals. Saica’s flexible packaging business unit also has set ambitious circularity targets.




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Dillon Candy Company launches new packaging for chocolate-covered fruits and nuts

The company is introducing larger package sizes with refreshed sleeve designs.




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Helping confectionery brands meet consumer demands via packaging

We recently talked to a representative from ACMA on how the packaging company can help confectionery manufacturers with their goals, as well as meeting consumer demands.




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Guittard introduces couverture line of chocolate using PCR packaging material

Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging.




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Jolly Rancher revitalizes packaging to capture brand's flavor experience

In response to consumer feedback, the brand's new packaging includes bold colors, playful typography, and fruit and candy illustrations. 




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Mondelēz partners with Amcor to use recycled packaging for Cadbury sharing bars

Sold in the UK and Ireland, the Cadbury core sharing bars will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, which can be attributed to plastic sourced from advanced recycling technology.




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UPM Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating

The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBS polymer to form a thin coating on UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers.




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Packaging sessions unwrapped for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today released its slate of packaging sessions as part of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 15-18, 2015.




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Schedule of packaging sessions released for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today released the schedule of its slate of packaging sessions as part of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from September 15-18, 2015.




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Next-Gen Packaging Market to Surpass U.S. $4.4 Mil by 2027

The global next-generation packaging market was estimated to be valued at more than U.S. $3.3 billion in revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% during 2020 to 2027, reports a new market study by Coherent Market Insights.




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Announcing the Winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021

Though the WPO (World Packaging Organisation) turned to virtual judging for WorldStar 21 with two rounds of judging taking place, WPO members, representing 34 countries from all around the world, spent hours going through 345 submissions before meeting via the Zoom platform for final deliberations to choose the 194 winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021.




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Expanded Packaging Range Introduces Expanded Food Line

How Deuce Studio used packaging to help Crosta & Mollica expand its Italian food packaging range across new categories.




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5 LOL Valentine-Themed Gifts with Great Packaging

Perfect gifts for those who despise commercial holidays, refuse to be pressured to find the perfect gift, or have a sense of humor.




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FPA Announces 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

Winning entries were recognized during a virtual awards ceremony live-streamed on March 10.




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Packaging Companies Celebrate Earth Day

From projects to initiatives, the packaging industry is out to show that it’s serious about the planet.




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Packaging with Pride

CPGs are celebrating Pride Month with new packages.




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Food Service Packaging Market size to reach US $186 Bn by 2030

The demand for processed and packaged foods is rapidly growing among the younger generation due to their hectic lifestyle, which leaves them with no time to prepare homemade meals.




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ProAmpac Unveils Fiber-Based Fresh Sandwich Packaging

Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this groundbreaking package introduces the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format.




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Improving the Quality and Safety of Food with Smart Packaging

A higher quality, more sustainable supply chain needs the integration of smart packaging.




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Why Perforations Are Used in Shrink Sleeve Packaging

Perforations on shrink sleeves perform a number of functions. On neck bands, perforations make it difficult to open or tamper with a product without it being obvious to the consumer.




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A Year of Ups and Downs for the Packaging Industry

Looking ahead to 2022, digitalization will be the main driver for labels — converters will look for complete end-to-end digitalized solutions to optimize their production floor.




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Podcast | Coding & Marking for Cannabis Packaging

In this episode with Chirag Sheth, Global Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss coding and marking options for cannabis packaging.




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The Promise of Connected Packaging: From brand protection to consumer engagement

It is now well accepted that virtually all brands, from the utmost recognized to the newly eager, face an unprecedented onslaught of counterfeiting and gray market trading. In emerging countries, this menace is bold and audacious, with outright fakes appearing in the open marketplace. In developed countries, the problem is equally insidious due to online propagation of counterfeit products through e-commerce platforms.




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Corrugated Packaging: An Extraordinary Recycling Success Story

Corrugated packaging is an increasingly noticeable part of daily life, especially with recent, explosive growth of e-commerce and home delivery services.




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Anti-Counterfeit Security Features For Paperboard Packaging

Global counterfeiting is rampant. In addition to the obvious health and safety risks, it wastes resources and reduces trust in product integrity.




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Editor’s Note | Packaging’s Past, Present and Future

Here are is where I overstayed my assigned time and messed up my schedule.




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Three Success Factors for Smart Connected Packaging

Demand for smart connected packaging is increasing the need for companies to be customer-relevant: The drive to achieve supply chain resiliency while also advancing sustainability is paramount.




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Packaging Automation Solution Market Expected to Touch US$155 billion by 2033

Rising labor prices and demand for supply chain integration are among factors behind the growth.





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The Evolution of Cannabis Packaging

The two principal purposes of packaging are to protect the product it carries and the consumer who buys it, and to market that product to purchasers, both directly and indirectly.




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Increased Sales Await Those Who Invest in Innovative, Standout Packaging

Teaming up with the right packaging industry partners can play a critical role in helping companies create eye-catching, intelligently designed packages.




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Three valuable tips for choosing the perfect dairy packaging machinery

Waldner North America expert stresses the importance of choosing flexible machines that allow for efficient operations when changing between products and formats.




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Waldner North America to discuss sustainability in food packaging at PACK EXPO

From September 11–13, experts from North America and Germany will be at Booth C-1841 introducing customers to Waldner’s high-quality machines and sharing their extensive knowledge on sustainable operations. 




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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.