The hunting season for nurses with a fake academic diploma opened during late January 2023, and thousands were found.

I believe that there will likely be greater risk for “safety” job loss when AI and its technology partners get on a full roll.

An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees.

How is power distributed in an organization and how does it affect safety?

Scheduled to premiere in May 2023 during AIHce EXP, AIHA’s annual conference, the series aims to introduce the public to the key role the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession plays in creating healthier workplaces and communities.

Self-retracting lifeline is made for utility crews working at height.

With all baby boomers at least 65 or older by 2030, beverage-makers should consider what this demographic needs as their shopping habits evolve.

This year marked the 29th iteration of the New Product Pacesetters report from Circana. The 2023 New Product Pacesetters garnered a $6.1 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood products, which was slightly less than the $7 billion achieved by 2022 Pacesetter sales.

Back after four years, PACK EXPO International convened more than 44,000 attendees, surpassing the 2018 event. With 2,200 exhibitors and more than 1.2 million net square feet at McCormick Place in Chicago, PACK EXPO International took place Oct. 23-26, showcasing the latest innovations and trends impacting the packaging and processing markets.

A five-axis Delta robot is the latest innovation in ABB’s FlexPicker portfolio.

Beverage operations are juggling SKU proliferation, varying pack sizes and a changing workforce. Packing machinery is helping these manufacturers minimize disruptions to those operations.

Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.

As the beverage industry works toward tackling environmental degradation, experts highlight how sustainable packaging efforts are having an impact on plastic bottle manufacturing.

As the retail market continues to drive demand for flexible case packing and wrapping equipment, experts highlight how these packaging systems work to meet beverage market trends.

With market trends, SKU proliferation, and more, impacting filler technology, experts highlight how technological advancements work to address issues from sustainability to product safety.

Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging.

As inflationary trends continue to impact the grocery channel, experts highlight how supermarkets are employing various strategies to increase market share.

Consumers are adapting their shopping strategies to include more flexibility as they attempt to control their grocery spending heading into the fall, according to the latest survey conducted by FMI – The Food Industry Association and The Hartman Group.

Global technology and engineering company Emerson recently launched a compact valve position indicator.

Global technology and software company Emerson unveiled the new PACSystems IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC).

As operational complexity increases in today’s beverage warehouses, experts highlight how voice picking and guided work solutions are helping to achieve goals in fast-paced environments.

The Finnish Long Drink released its new Midnight Sun Variety Pack. Inspired by the natural phenomenon occurring in northern Finland during the summer, where the sun never sets below the horizon for up to four months and remains visible at midnight, this pack showcases flavors that reflect the hues of the Finnish Midnight Sun. 

Hennessy announced new designs for the packaging for Hennessy Very Special (V.S). The updates, which represent the greatest evolution to the V.S packaging in a decade, the company says.

Jones Soda Co. announced a charitable partnership with Folds of Honor. The partnership is launching with a 50% donation of the profits on all sales of a special Fourth of July red, white and blue 12-pack featuring the Folds of Honor's folded flag symbol on Jones 12-ounce bottle labels.

Mingle Mocktails announced the release of its new Sparkler Pack. The festive new variety pack will feature a selection of best-selling flavors from the female-founded mocktail brand.

Angry Orchard, a brand of The Boston Beer Co., has brought back its Fireside Mix Pack, which contains fan-favorite Crisp Apple, Baked Apple Pie, Cinnful Apple, and Green Apple.

To kick off the fall season, Samuel Adams released its Beer Fest Variety Pack, containing OctoberFest, Jack-O, Flannel Fest and its flagship Boston Lager.

To make it easier than ever to rep your favorite teams, Bud Light has released its 2024 lineup of fan-favorite NFL team packaging, displaying full-bleed team colors and prominent team logos.

Blake’s Hard Cider launched its new Fully Loaded Imperial Cider Variety Pack. The mixed 12-pack of 12-ounce cans now is available across Blake’s Hard Cider’s expansive distribution footprint.

Truly Hard Seltzer is gearing up for fall festivities by dropping an all-new Truly Hard Seltzer Brunch Pack to help consumers brunch from anywhere. This limited-edition pack will be sold nationwide through the end of the year, while supplies last.

Together, Doodles and AriZona Beverages are launching a limited-edition Doodles-branded Iced Tea with Lemon drink, blending art, nostalgia, and a classic American refreshment.

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the launch of its newly redesigned retail packaging. A standout element of the new packaging is the introduction of interactive cards for single-origin offerings that celebrate the coffee producers.

BIOLYTE announced the launch of its first-ever powder packets. 

PACK EXPO International 2024, taking place Nov. 3-6 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to feature more exhibitors and experiences for attendees. Making its PACK EXPO International debut, Sustainability Central will explore packaging sustainability and what it means to brands.

ProMach’s brand Texwrap demonstrated its updated DX-130 Dual Roll Bundler and the Kayat SRX-CUF Single Roll Bundler at PACK EXPO.

Tropicana introduced “Tropcn,” a new limited-edition packaging with the letters “AI” removed from their name to celebrate the orange juice brand’s natural ingredients.

Joyburst announced an exclusive beverage collaboration with Disney and Pixar. As part of this collaboration, Joyburst also will rollout new promotional packaging featuring characters from “Inside Out 2” in three flavors: Peach, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Lemonade. 

GoodPop and its newly reformulated lunchbox-friendly Mini Cans now are available in a Costco exclusive 15-pack, that includes eight Lemon Lime and seven Orange Mini Cans.

In the name of sustainability beverage manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with packaging innovations. With Beverage Industry’s annual Best Packages of Year feature, the editors selected a collection of packaging releases that highlight the sustainable packaging efforts that beverage-makers are applying to their brands.

As sustainability has grown in importance to shoppers with environmental concerns, more beverage brands are using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content to support a circular economy.

Beverage subscriptions and customizable multipacks have become more popular. In turn, packaging producers must account for these multipacks of varying sizes.

Experts say factors like environmental concerns, lifestyle preferences, visual marketing strategies, product quality considerations, craft beverage trends and the efficiency of aluminum recycling processes are causing brands to turn to aluminum packaging.

Sustainability goals have affected the use of plastic packaging in the beverage market, and experts note how brands have handled that shift in preference.

Experts share why consumers and beverage brands are choosing glass packaging, from sustainability to sophistication.

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, an operating business of Ardagh Group, introduced a new series of craft beverage bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.

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