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Digital Transformation
Survey: Adding AI chat to Packaging and Processing Machinery
What if your packaging and processing equipment had an AI-powered chat assistant? A ChatGPT-style interace could guide operators, making it easier to troubleshoot problems and reduce downtime. Share your insights.
November 25, 2024
Recycling
Marks & Spencer, Carso's Pasta, and Marigold Health Foods Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of paper packaging solutions from Marks & Spencer, Carso's Pasta, and Marigold Health Foods from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 25, 2024
Sustainable Packaging
EPA Report Urges Federal EPR Legislation
10 takeaways from the EPA’s National Strategy for Preventing Plastic Pollution report
November 22, 2024
Package Design
5 Outside-the-Box Packaging Design Ideas
The humble cardboard box has transformed into a powerful marketing tool and a playground for designers. Here are five ways you can transform your packaging into a miniature billboard.
November 22, 2024
Bio-based
Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Solutions
ThePackHub
See a few examples of bio-based packaging solutions from Baskin-Robbins, Soy Silvestre, and Whatrr from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 21, 2024
Contract Packaging
Century-old CM/CPs Portland Bottling, Richmond Baking, Boost Ops with ERP
Live at Automation Fair were two recent packaging-centric examples of co-man/co-packs taking the ERP plunge with Rockwell's Plex. Both projects, integrated by Revolution Group, are ongoing and continue to add efficiencies and features through today.
November 20, 2024
Digital Transformation
Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian Ushers AI into Industrial Automation with Rockwell
As AI reshapes wider industrial automation and packaging specifically, Rockwell and Nvidia have partnered to pioneer integration between advanced computing and real-world applications, transforming manufacturing processes and workforce dynamics.
November 20, 2024
Digital Transformation
AI Integration for Danone’s Factory Automation Data Management Tool?
Live at Automation Fair: Danone's Jerel Williams & Juan Lua use Rockwell's FactoryTalk AssetCentre for managing industrial automation data across packaging ops. They love it, and explain what works well and how a potential AI integration might improve it.
November 19, 2024
Digital Transformation
Digital Display Labels Set to Transform the Clinical Supply Chain
At the AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging Congress, Merck and Johnson & Johnson discuss digital display labels, a promising technology poised to enhance clinical supply chains.
November 19, 2024
Consumer packaged goods
Amcor Acquires Berry for $8.4B, Combining Packaging Giants
The merger creates a global leader in consumer packaging solutions, with a broader flexible film and converted film offering for customers, a scaled containers and closures business and a global healthcare portfolio.
November 19, 2024
Digital Transformation
Unilever Optimizes Hellmann’s Mayo Fill Levels with AI-based Predictive Analytics
Live from Automation Fair: Unilever addressed mayonnaise fill level inconsistencies using Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk LogixAI, enhancing efficiency and reducing overfill giveaway through predictive analytics.
November 18, 2024
Digital Transformation
Paperization Extends to Smart Packaging
At the AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress in Amsterdam, PulpaTronics shares details on its new technology, which enables fully recyclable, paper-based RFID tags.
November 18, 2024
Recycling
Walkers Chocolate Bars Next to Switch to Recyclable Paper Wrapper
This move closely follows a host of chocolate and confectionery swaps away from plastic into paper-based wrappers with curbside recyclability claims, including by both Nestle and Mars in Australia, and Mars candy bars in the U.K.
November 15, 2024
Package design
Kraft Heinz Faces Legal Challenge Over Mac & Cheese Labeling
A federal judge has ruled that Kraft Heinz must address allegations of misleading consumers about artificial preservatives in its Mac & Cheese product
November 15, 2024
Recycling
Research Finds 'Wishcycling' Amid Confusion Over Recycling
Research from a UK University reveals that households often 'wishcycle' due to unclear recycling labels and inconsistent waste management, highlighting the need for standardized practices.
November 14, 2024
Package Design
One-Minute Survey: Which Package Design Trends Interest You?
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November 12, 2024
Bakery/Snack
New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast
One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.
November 12, 2024
Consumer packaged goods
Mattel's “Wicked” Packaging Error Leads to Major Recall
The company was forced to recall the entire "Wicked" dolls line just before the Holiday season. A printing mistake led consumers to an adult website rather than providing more information on the upcoming film release.
November 12, 2024
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