agi Pet food packaging is evolving to accommodate healthier recipes By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Pet Food Packaging’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Sustainability By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Full Article
agi Dozen's Pet Food Packaging for Suziria Brands wins Gold at Pentawards By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:53:48 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Candy Makers Packaging Smarter; Consumers Eating Smarter By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Headlines from the past year or so reveal two distinct trends when it comes to packaging for candy and confectionery products. Full Article
agi Nestlé Debuts Recyclable Paper Packaging for KitKat Bars By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Case Study: Nutresa Mexico Automates Chocolate Packaging with Cama Group Machines By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Installation of Cama Group’s IG270 and IF296 machines has enabled a 14% increase in line productivity. Full Article
agi Chocolate Companies Respond to Consumer Demand for Eco-Friendly Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The use of home-compostable materials and bio-renewable inks are just some ways that companies are rendering chocolate packaging more eco-friendly. Full Article
agi Cox & Co Develops Flow Wrap Chocolate Paper Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Mike and Ike creates packaging for NY Knicks' Josh Hart By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Mike and Ike is making NY Knicks star Josh Hart's dreams come true, by putting his face on one of its boxes. Full Article
agi Nassau Candy unveils new packaging; text and graphics emphasize chocolate By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi SmartSweets modifies packaging, upgrades recipe based on consumer feedback By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Redesigned packaging features a "New & Improved" badge, setting the stage for a new chapter of growth for the brand. Full Article
agi Skittles relaunches annual Pride limited-edition packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 12:45:00 -0400 Skittles puts the spotlight on community in collaboration with GLAAD, supports local LGBTQ+ interest groups across the U.S. Full Article
agi Constantia Flexibles debuts confectionery packaging solution By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The new product, a wax-free twist-wrap made entirely from paper, prioritizes recyclability and supports the global shift toward sustainable products. Full Article
agi Saica, Mondelēz launch paper-based packaging for confectionery, snacks By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Dillon Candy Company launches new packaging for chocolate-covered fruits and nuts By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400 The company is introducing larger package sizes with refreshed sleeve designs. Full Article
agi Helping confectionery brands meet consumer demands via packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Guittard introduces couverture line of chocolate using PCR packaging material By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Guittard Couverture showcases the brand's commitment to providing customers with premium chocolate in enhanced, sustainable packaging. Full Article
agi Jolly Rancher revitalizes packaging to capture brand's flavor experience By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 In response to consumer feedback, the brand's new packaging includes bold colors, playful typography, and fruit and candy illustrations. Full Article
agi Mondelēz partners with Amcor to use recycled packaging for Cadbury sharing bars By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi UPM Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:34:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Packaging sessions unwrapped for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Schedule of packaging sessions released for 2015 PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Next-Gen Packaging Market to Surpass U.S. $4.4 Mil by 2027 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Announcing the Winners of WorldStar Packaging Awards 2021 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Expanded Packaging Range Introduces Expanded Food Line By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0500 How Deuce Studio used packaging to help Crosta & Mollica expand its Italian food packaging range across new categories. Full Article
agi 5 LOL Valentine-Themed Gifts with Great Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500 Perfect gifts for those who despise commercial holidays, refuse to be pressured to find the perfect gift, or have a sense of humor. Full Article
agi FPA Announces 2021 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:00:00 -0500 Winning entries were recognized during a virtual awards ceremony live-streamed on March 10. Full Article
agi Packaging Companies Celebrate Earth Day By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:31:00 -0400 From projects to initiatives, the packaging industry is out to show that it’s serious about the planet. Full Article
agi Packaging with Pride By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jun 2021 15:37:00 -0400 CPGs are celebrating Pride Month with new packages. Full Article
agi Food Service Packaging Market size to reach US $186 Bn by 2030 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi ProAmpac Unveils Fiber-Based Fresh Sandwich Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:48:24 -0400 Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this groundbreaking package introduces the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format. Full Article
agi Improving the Quality and Safety of Food with Smart Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 A higher quality, more sustainable supply chain needs the integration of smart packaging. Full Article
agi Why Perforations Are Used in Shrink Sleeve Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi A Year of Ups and Downs for the Packaging Industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Podcast | Coding & Marking for Cannabis Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this episode with Chirag Sheth, Global Business Unit Manager at Videojet, we discuss coding and marking options for cannabis packaging. Full Article
agi The Promise of Connected Packaging: From brand protection to consumer engagement By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 22:24:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Corrugated Packaging: An Extraordinary Recycling Success Story By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Corrugated packaging is an increasingly noticeable part of daily life, especially with recent, explosive growth of e-commerce and home delivery services. Full Article
agi Anti-Counterfeit Security Features For Paperboard Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Global counterfeiting is rampant. In addition to the obvious health and safety risks, it wastes resources and reduces trust in product integrity. Full Article
agi Editor’s Note | Packaging’s Past, Present and Future By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Here are is where I overstayed my assigned time and messed up my schedule. Full Article
agi Three Success Factors for Smart Connected Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Packaging Automation Solution Market Expected to Touch US$155 billion by 2033 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Rising labor prices and demand for supply chain integration are among factors behind the growth. Full Article
agi The Evolution of Cannabis Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Mar 2021 07:25:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Increased Sales Await Those Who Invest in Innovative, Standout Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Teaming up with the right packaging industry partners can play a critical role in helping companies create eye-catching, intelligently designed packages. Full Article
agi Three valuable tips for choosing the perfect dairy packaging machinery By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Waldner North America expert stresses the importance of choosing flexible machines that allow for efficient operations when changing between products and formats. Full Article
agi Waldner North America to discuss sustainability in food packaging at PACK EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi APPEX Takes Shape as Australia’s Largest B2B Event for Processing, Packaging Nears By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
agi Matrix, Bartelt Exhibit Efficient Pet Care Packaging at Petfood Forum 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Show attendees can see how ProMach’s new Pet Care Solutions Team is bringing seamless processing and packaging solutions to the pet care industry. Full Article
agi ProMach Bolsters Flexible Packaging Portfolio with Acquisition of HMC Products By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:38:42 -0400 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 Full Article
agi PODCAST | Decorating Solutions for Two-Piece Metal Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
agi Coca-Cola trials ‘label-less’ packaging in UK for Sprite on-the-go bottles By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article