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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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

Adding new blanking die cutters streamlines production and boosts capacity.

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

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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.

Jamil Bouchareb, founder and CEO of Restaurantware, talks about the company’s products that emphasize sustainability and green ingenuity.

At Packaging Strategies, we stay on top of packaging innovations. However, it's also important to gain a broader perspective on specific industry segments.

New product line provides fully compostable alternatives for over 40 popular packaging items that typically aren't available in compostable varieties – like window boxes and sandwich boxes.