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How Oriented HDPE Films Enable Mono-material Pouches and Wrappers

The latest advances in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resin and production technology are making it possible to design all-PE structures for even the most demanding applications.




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DS Smith Announces Five-Year Sole Supplier Deal with Mondelēz for European Markets

The two companies will continue to use DS Smith Circular Design Metrics when co-creating new packaging innovations.




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Congress Sets Sights on Puerto Rico for Pharma Supply Stream

The same government that destroyed Puerto Rico’s economy and the domestic pharmaceutical industry by repealing Section 936 in 2006 is now going to tell you what heroes they are by reviving that industry. It might be easier said than done.




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Spice and Salt Suppliers Shake Up Packaging

Functionality, sustainability and shelf appeal will continue to be key factors in the choice of packaging in this market, with formats made from plastic continuing to edge out other materials in most cases.




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Appearances shouldn’t be misleading when it comes to sustainable packaging

Businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact and invest in sustainability. A Gartner survey found that 87% of business leaders plan to increase their sustainability investment in the next two years. There is pressure from investors, supply chains, and consumers to make more sustainable decisions.




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Innovia introduces thinner, high yield, cavitated BOPP IML film

EUP50 is perfect for labels for small- to medium-sized packaging in all food areas, whether molding to polypropylene or polyethylene containers.




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GEKA launches formulation-compliant recycled PP material for cosmetics packaging

The new PCR PP behaves identically to virgin material, so there's no need for manufacturers to adjust tooling or processing equipment.




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Berry Global Develops PCR Plastic Bottle for Personal Care Applications

The 250ml Domino bottle includes a 75-mm-wide front face and customizable side panels.




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TOPPAN Digital to Showcase NFC Packaging at LUXE PACK Monaco

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.




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IoPP Announces 2020 AmeriStar Package Award Winners

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.




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Rising shipping costs: How custom packaging protects your brand and bottom line

Custom packaging can help offset rising freight costs by optimizing packaging size and weight, reducing damage, streamlining logistics, and enhancing brand recognition.




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Automatic process control seen as testing opportunity for Food & Bev packaging

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. 




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Stem in the Spotlight: Kate Gilpin, Product Manager, Luxury Packaging, James Cropper

Meet Kate Gilpin, Product Manager of Luxury Packaging for James Cropper.




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Stem in the Spotlight: Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products, PPG

Meet Amy Mercante, General Manager of Specialty Products at PPG.




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How HPP offers that added layer of food safety

Despite the nation’s economic turmoil and the ongoing food recalls and contamination problems, the world of high-pressure processing (HPP) has remained robust.




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Kroger takes a fresh approach to dairy beverages at its new plant in Denver

Best practices at the highly automated Mountain View Foods plant in Denver preserve milk’s freshness and help Kroger develop innovative dairy-based products.




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PMMI Appoints First Female Board Chair

PMMI has welcomed Delkor Systems’ Patty Andersen as the 2023 chairperson of the Board, marking the first time a woman has held the position in the association’s history. 




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Nestlé Waters North America Signs Agreement with Recycled PET Supplier

Nestlé Waters North America has signed an agreement with recycled PET plastic (rPET) supplier CarbonLITE, which will expand its U.S. operations by building a third facility in Pennsylvania.




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Smurfit Kappa creates TopClip beverage bundling system for mid-sized breweries

Packaging option is a 100% paper-based alternative to shrink wrap for bundling beverage multi-packs. 




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Ecopol Appoints Fabrice Favero to Lead North American Expansion

Ecopol’s recently completed production facility in Griffin, Georgia, successfully began operations in fourth quarter 2023 and is now serving customers across North America.




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Novolex® Appoints Ted Jackson as President of Performance Solutions Segment

Jackson assumes this role after rising through a series of positions with increasing responsibility within Novolex and, before joining the company, broad experience in general operations and consulting. 




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PulPac Appoints Marcus Palm as Vice President

In his new role as Vice President, Marcus will focus on strategic business development, ensuring PulPac maintains its competitive edge while advancing its position as a leader in sustainable packaging solutions.




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RRD Expands Label Capacity to Enhance Efficiency and Support eCommerce

RRD’s four new press installations increase speed and flexibility for brands, logistics, and freight services.




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Unit Dose Packaging Gains Support

Anyone associated with pharmaceuticals and packaging is likely aware President Trump signed the SUPPORT Act recently. The Substance Use–Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, also known as SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, includes a specific address to the type of packaging that should be utilized to stem the tide on opioid addiction.




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Sabri Demirel Apppointed Managing Director of Romaco North America

Sabri Demirel has just been appointed new managing director of Romaco North America. He succeeds Charles Ravalli, who retired in April 2019. 




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Optimally Equipped for Seamless Track & Trace

Packaging Strategies had a conversation with Romaco's Nicola Orsini about track & trace challenges, solutions and the future.




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Reducing Loss in the Medical Supply Chain

In 2020, the goal of reducing supply chain inefficiencies has become especially true for the healthcare industry, as hospitals and healthcare systems work to reduce the billions of dollars spent on unnecessary supply chain operations every year.




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Expert Article: Ensure Drug Supply Chain Compliance by Getting Your Data in Order

Some big tests are on the horizon in the area of pharmaceutical tracking as new requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) take effect.




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Drug Supply Chain Compliance: AV Group Joins Partnership as DSCSA Deadline Looms

Antares Vision Group becomes first DSCSA solution provider to join the Pulse Interoperable Partner program of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).




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Adhesives Research, Inc., appoints Craig McClenachan as President

Craig will be responsible for driving growth of the company’s business across its Healthcare and Industrial markets in North America, Europe and Asia.




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White Bear Creates Heroic New Identity for Dairy Supplier Freshways

The challenge ahead of White Bear lay in the juxtaposition between Freshways’ popularity and its lack of brand recognition.




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Opportunities and Challenges for Brands Under 2020 Labeling Regulations

As food and beverage manufacturers navigate a consumer audience that has changed its attitudes and behaviors completely, they must also address changing the Nutrition Facts on their labels. Changes to labels like those required under the current regulations can have wider-reaching implications for some brands.




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Campfire Treats’ Shipping Materials Now 100% Biodegradable and Recyclable

The maker of all-natural dog treats transitioned from plastic to paper-based shipping and packing materials.




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Pet Food Packaging’s Multi-Pronged Approach to Sustainability




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ProAmpac Launches QUADFLEX® Recyclable LFQ for Pet Food, Other Applications

This large-format quad-seal pouch is designed to meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging solutions for premium pet food, lawn and garden care, and dry foods for products up to 40 lbs.




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Sappi presents three new barrier papers for food and non-food applications

The new products will be presented at Sappi’s booth (Hall 4A, Stand 306) at this year’s FACHPACK (September 24-26) in Nuremberg, Europe’s central meeting place for the packaging industry and its users.




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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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Psychotherapy Approaches Evaluated - INSERM

Psychotherapy: Three approaches evaluated- Institut national de la sant� et de la recherche m�dicale.




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FOX IV Unveils New Color Label Print and Apply System

The Fox IV C9100 system marks an innovative shift in the industry, as customers were previously limited to black-and-white or pre-printed options that didn’t offer much precision or flexibility.




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Case Study: HERMA label applicators for Gernep rotary labeling machines

HERMA applicators are being used in a labeling solution that Gernep has just completed for the Sterzing dairy farm.




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ACTEGA, Makro Labelling Team Up to Support Market Adoption of Signite Technology

Signite® is a sustainable decoration technology which has been widely recognized by brand owners and the labelling industry as one of the most potentially transformative and progressive technologies to be developed in recent years.




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Primera Announces AP380 Label Applicator for Round and Cylindrical Containers

The inclusion of an all-new label liner rewinder further optimizes operations by keeping the waste liner material off the floor and winding it into a roll for easy disposal.




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Epson and IPSi Create Automated Print-and-Apply Labeling Solution

Epson ColorWorks on-demand color label printer with 6-axis robot delivers print-and-apply label application system.




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Dispense Works Introduces RF Series Benchtop Filling & Capping System

The RF Dispensing System features big performance and is available in several configurations to best suit unique requirements.




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Leverwood Knife Works to Showcase Flow Wrapper Knives at MD&M Show

Leverwood is laser focused on high-quality blades that offer the cleanest, most precise cuts.




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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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Berry Global Launches Highly Customizable Bottle for Personal Care Applications

The new Chameleon bottle from Berry Agile Solutions features an outstanding construction that enables a base section with a special textured finish.




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James Cropper partners with Bruichladdich on pioneering whisky packaging

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.




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Anheuser-Busch Supports Texas Farmers through New U.S. Farmed Certification

The U.S. Farmed seal will first appear on Anheuser-Busch's Busch Light this May, and Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA have also obtained U.S. Farmed certification.




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James Cropper and Bruichladdich Continue Partnership with New Paper Wrap

Available in London Heathrow, Dubai Airport and Singapore Airport from the end of June, The Bruichladdich Twenty One whisky wrap is made from fully recyclable paper pulp and molded to the shape of the Bruichladdich optimized, proprietary glass bottle.