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PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of paper packaging innovations from PepsiCo, Panasonic Energy, and Black Cow Vodka from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 21, 2024

PepsiCo Brazil's new paper-based inner packaging for Quaker Oats products aims to add sustainability without any sacrifice to product standards.

American Chemistry Council Launches Plastics PR Ad

What does the ad portend for CPGs companies that utilize rigid packaging?

August 21, 2024

Sterling Anthony, CPP

Reusable/Returnable

Starbucks Leads Citywide Reusable Cup Trial

The Petaluma Reusable Cup Project is the first citywide initiative to make reusable to-go cups the default option across multiple restaurants in a U.S. city.

August 21, 2024

reusable packaging

Packaging line integration

How Canadian CPGs Pick Their Next Machine Supplier

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers in Canada prioritize things like reliability in their packaging machinery, while factors like country of origin are less important.

August 20, 2024

While machine price and total cost are still important, surveyed Canadian CPGs prioritize it less than they did in 2018.

Changing Science, Markets, Economics Fuel Sustainability Course Corrections

Explore the evolving landscape of plastic packaging sustainability, including challenges and progress made by industry leaders like Unilever, Mars, and Colgate-Palmolive.

August 20, 2024

Ben Miyares | Packaging Sherpa

Challenges of Integrating New Materials with Established Machinery

As packaging considerations for sustainability and recyclability continue to grow, the implications of running new materials on existing machinery can be overlooked. Read on to learn about working this topic into the package design conversation.

August 20, 2024

Glen Long, Senior Vice President, PMMI

Coding & Marking

Stationery Company Cracks RFID Coding to Meet Walmart Mandate

Paper converter Paris Corp. develops a comprehensive RFID program that includes custom-designed inlay encoding and label printing and application equipment and custom encoding software to meet Walmart’s RFID tagging mandates.

August 19, 2024

Walmart RFID tagging

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Bamboo Toothbrush Launches with Recyclable Packaging

Learn how Colgate-Palmolive relaunched a 100% natural, biodegradable product in recyclable paper-based tub and lid packaging.

August 16, 2024

Allison Wagner, Director of Marketing and Business Strategy, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Allison Wagner shares about the challenges she faced in the industry as a woman, and the skills she has honed to rise above them.

August 15, 2024

Allison Wagner, Director of Marketing and Business Strategy, Morrison Container Handling Solutions.

Sustainable Packaging

U.S. Makes Major Policy Shift in Support of Reducing Global Plastic Production

Sources tell Reuters that the U.S. will reverse course and now support a global treaty to reduce the production of new plastic.

August 15, 2024

The United States will now support a global treaty to reduce the production of new plastic

Containers & Closures

Aluminum Bottle Selected for Ocean-Friendly Supplement

Differentiating its new omega supplement by making it with plants rather than fish, youtheory complements the product with an aluminum bottle that eliminates ocean-polluting plastic.

August 15, 2024

aluminum bottle

Mars to Acquire Kellanova for $35.9 billion

The transaction unites two iconic businesses with complementary footprints and portfolios of brands and will enable Mars to further shape the future of snacking and serve more consumers globally.

August 14, 2024

Walmart Deploys Depackaging Technology for Organics Recycling

Walmart is one of the first retailers to scale up automatic depackaging of unsalable food items, launching the program at 1,400 of its stores to increase its organics recycling rate.

August 13, 2024

Reusable/Returnable

Biom, Hermés, and GAIA Skincare Introduce Refillable Packaging Innovations

See a few examples of refillable packaging innovations from Biom, Hermés, and GAIA Skincare from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

August 12, 2024

Biom's refillable cleaning wipes are available at about 600 Target stores and online.

Blue Bunny Opts for Translucent, Recyclable Pints

Blue Bunny expanded its Twist Cones soft-serve frozen treat line into 16-oz single-serve, freezer-grade twist pints that use cups that are translucent to help display the two-tone ice cream. Both the cups (PP) and closures are widely recyclable (HDPE).

August 12, 2024

These translucent pints allow consumers to view appreciate the uniquely layered contents inside, just by looking at the packaging.

Reusable/Returnable

Sustainable Solutions in Your Own Home

August 8, 2024

Digital Transformation

Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Taps Generative AI for Mass Customization of Labels

A spirits-themed tourist destination in Edinburgh, Scotland, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is hosting Johnnie Walker x Scott Naismith. The company believes it to be the first-ever mash up of Scotch whisky, art, AI, and packaging.

August 8, 2024

Packaging line integration

Mexico’s Packaged Food Demand Grows, Packaging Machinery Follows

Growing consumer purchasing power and U.S. imports are fueling an uptick in Mexico’s packaging machinery demand.

August 7, 2024

Mexico's increase in packaged goods demand can be attributed to factors like increased consumer purchasing power, shifting consumer preferences, and the growth of e-commerce.