pac Elopak, Luoro launch first mouthwash packaged in D-PAK cartons By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The 500 ml D-PAK™ carton is made with paperboard from responsibly managed forests and is fully recyclable, as well as carbon neutral. Full Article
pac PODCAST | The Intricacies of Secondary Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 In this podcast, we talk about secondary packaging solutions for the food industry, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and the personal care and beauty industry. Full Article
pac Dow Launches New Sustainable SURLYN™ Grades for Cosmetics Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:56:53 -0400 These new grades offer a significant moment for cosmetic industry packaging as well as the plastics industry. Full Article
pac Berlin Packaging expands to South Korea with acquisition of Nest-Filler By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Acquisition expands the company's footprint in Asia-Pacific and strengthens its beauty and cosmetic packaging offering. Full Article
pac Tata Elxsi Creates Innovative Packaging Design for Vatika Shampoo By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:02:22 -0500 Tata Elxsi played a pivotal role in crafting a fresh design language system, which visually represented Vatika’s commitment to sustainability and connoted as a natural haircare brand. Full Article
pac Beauty Packaging Manufacturer Quadpack Touts Mono-material Ultra Solo By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 All of Ultra Solo’s components – cap, pump engine, actuator and bottle – are polyethylene (PE). As such, the whole product boasts 100% recyclability. Full Article
pac EcoVadis Medal puts Quadpack in global top 1% for sustainability performance By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Improved rating – from Gold to Platinum – validates the company’s business sustainability commitment and performance. Full Article
pac GEKA launches formulation-compliant recycled PP material for cosmetics packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The new PCR PP behaves identically to virgin material, so there's no need for manufacturers to adjust tooling or processing equipment. Full Article
pac Personal Care Packaging Pursues Green Path By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 14 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Check out these stories showing that everything old is new again — literally, in the context of recycling. Full Article
pac Wilkinson Sword Enlists B&B Studio to Revamp Branding and Product Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:54:02 -0400 The rebrand cements Wilkinson Sword's role as the ultimate challenger to brand leader Gillette in the face of new market entrants and direct-to-consumer offerings. Full Article
pac Quadpack and PSB Industries subsidiary Texen to combine into a single group By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The new group will be positioned among the Top 5 cosmetics packaging companies worldwide, boasting combined sales of around €350 million. Full Article
pac TOPPAN Digital to Showcase NFC Packaging at LUXE PACK Monaco By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:36:25 -0400 The TOPPAN booth will focus on cosmetics, featuring a lineup of digital solutions addressing the challenges faced by the luxury cosmetics industry, such as achieving both brand differentiation and labor-saving as well as enhancing customer service. Full Article
pac Metsä Board Develops Space-Saving Packaging for HejBuddy By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:32:52 -0400 Offering flexibility and luxury appeal, the new lightweight packaging is made of micro-flute corrugated board using Metsä Board’s white kraftliner. Full Article
pac THG Expands Consumer Recycling Project to Help Offset Packaging Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:53:02 -0400 recycle:me offers partners a truly collaborative approach to tackling the beauty industry’s waste problem, which sees an estimated 120 million units of packaging thrown away each year. Full Article
pac TriMas Packaging to Showcase Sustainable Innovations at Beautyworld Middle East By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:12:57 -0400 The event is expected to attract more than 70,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors, making it an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the latest developments in the Middle East’s beauty industry. Full Article
pac Why the Future of Packaging Hinges on Inclusivity By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 While a stubborn clamshell container or vacuum-sealed jar lid might serve as a minor inconvenience to some, it can be a major struggle for others. Full Article
pac IoPP Announces 2020 AmeriStar Package Award Winners By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 There were 27 winners, including six student award winners, selected as recipients of a 2020 AmeriStar Package Award, one of the packaging industry’s most prestigious design awards programs,produced by IoPP, The Institute of Packaging Professionals. Full Article
pac The First Neuromarketing Service that Optimizes the Impact of Packaging on Consumers By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 ANALYTICA, a behavioral sciences-based company in Edinburgh, as launched the first service that optimizes packaging using consumer psychology and neuroscience-led customer tests. Full Article
pac Direct-to-Consumer Laundry Brand Refreshes Packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 Dropps, a direct-to-consumer challenger brand, is now marked by the introduction of an updated brand identity that emphasizes powerful cleaning from nature. Full Article
pac New Sustainable Packaging from Henkel Laundry & Home Care By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:02:48 -0500 The new packaging for toilet cleaners is made with less plastic and more recycled material. Full Article
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac PODCAST | Fresh-Lock’s Award-Winning Flexible Packaging for Laundry Detergent Pacs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Packaging Strategies recently sat down with Natalie Kaczorowski and Todd Meussling of Fresh-Lock® to discuss the company’s development of the award-winning Costco Kirkland Signature® Ultra Clean Premium Laundry Detergent Pacs. Full Article
pac 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
pac Packaging Recycling Summit to help drive sustainability goals By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:55:00 -0400 Packaging Recycling Summit, September 16–18 in Anaheim, Calif., features a multi-day educational program for all stakeholders in packaging’s circular supply chain. Full Article
pac 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
pac 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
pac Nestlé replaces more packaging with paper innovations By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:51:02 -0400 As part of Nestlé’s continuous efforts towards more sustainable packaging solutions, the company is launching paper-based innovations across major brands. Full Article
pac Sealed Air Helps Best Buy Use More Recycled Content in Packaging Materials By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Bubble cushioning, inflatable air pillows and bubble mailers supplied by Sealed Air all include recycled content. Full Article
pac Automatic process control seen as testing opportunity for Food & Bev packaging By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:08 -0400 In this year’s research by Industrial Physics, 47% of packaging professionals surveyed shared that they’ve had to delay innovation while they search for an external packaging and material testing expert. Full Article
pac 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
pac U.S. Plastics Pact Updates PCR Toolkit to Help Businesses Cut Plastic Waste By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The update emphasizes collaboration among cross-functional stakeholders—such as procurement, R&D, and corporate sustainability—who often have competing priorities like sustainability commitments and cost control. Full Article
pac Registration Now Open for IBIE 2025, Which Will Spotlight Packaging Innovation By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:33 -0400 The big news for 2025 is the focus of the Product Innovation awards on producers of packaging – one of the hottest areas of sustainability innovation today. Full Article
pac 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
pac Surdry North America brings cutting-edge retort solutions to PACK EXPO 2024 By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:11 -0400 Company will highlight its exclusive Continuous Sterilizer technology, which allows simultaneous processing of various package types and sizes – including cans, jars, and pouches – in the same equipment. Full Article
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac NFC labeling technology emerging in the flexible packaging industry By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The gradual commercialization of Near Field Communication products show how companies like Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) are pushing the integration of electronic intelligence into everyday products such as packaging labels. Full Article
pac Packaging portion control By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Several prevailing discussion points continue to surface as I enter into conversations with snack food and bakery industry colleagues these days, and one that frequently rises to the top is portion control. Full Article
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac 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
pac A Glimpse at Pack Expo Las Vegas By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0400 PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, is the year's most comprehensive packaging event on the continent. The shows will offer the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive. Full Article
pac 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