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Package Design
Ambev, Pizza Hut, and The Online Tasting Company Introduce Packaging Designed for User Engagement
ThePackHub
See a few examples of packaging designed for user engagement from Ambev, Pizza Hut, and The Online Tasting Company from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 12, 2024
Ambev has added QR codes to some of its Brahma brand beer bottle caps, allowing consumers to access a loyalty program.
Recycling
Mars’ MasterFoods Pilots New Paper-based Squeeze-on Packs in Australian First
Australian tomato sauce brand MasterFoods, a Mars company, is piloting Australia’s first paper-recyclable single-serve tomato sauce packs that use 58% less plastic than the original packaging.
November 11, 2024
MasterFoods will launch a trial of paper-based squeeze-on packs in November 2024, and they should be available through to April 2025.
Recycling
Colgate-Palmolive, Castrol, and The Wine Society Introduce Packaging Made With Recycled Content
ThePackHub
See a few examples of packaging made with recycled content from Colgate-Palmolive, Castrol, and The Wine Society from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
November 8, 2024
Colgate-Palmolive's new 100% recycled plastic bottles in Australia and New Zealant are expected to eliminate over 1,900 metric tons of virgin plastic per year.
Package Design
Butterball Promotes Interaction with New Design and Smart Features
In the brand’s first portfolio redesign in six years, Butterball aims to tap into modern preferences and connect with consumers in new ways.
November 1, 2024
Butterball has updated its packaging to feature a cohesive master brand design, and added a QR code for consumer engagement.
Contract Packaging
Connectivity and Financial Pressure Impact Contract Packaging and Manufacturing
Co-packs and co-mans in the food industry are working through trends including a push toward connectivity, customization, and sustainable ingredients.
November 1, 2024
CP/CMs can stand out to food producer customers and consumers with clear communication about clean ingredients and sustainability benefits.
Recycling
Packaging Recycling Summit Recap
Packaging World’s second annual Packaging Recycling Summit brings together brand owners, recyclers, reclaimers, and material and equipment suppliers to drive package recycling rates.
October 31, 2024
Packaging World’s Packaging Recycling Summit, held in mid-September, gathered together 268 attendees from across the packaging recycling supply chain in Anaheim, Calif., to advance the circular supply chain for packaging.
Reusable/Returnable
Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa Introduce Reusable and Refillable Packaging Solutions
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See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from Amazon, Graza, and Hei Poa from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
October 31, 2024
The Hipli reusable e-commerce packaging solution can be reused up to 100 times.
Contract Packaging
How Versatile Packagers Stays Versatile
Versatile Packagers shares the keys to building long-lasting co-packing partnerships.
October 30, 2024
Versatile Packagers Executive Director Bob Vande Weghe.
Recycling
Glass Industry Sets Ambitious Recycling Goal
Why does glass have such a low recycling rate, and what are some of the myths surrounding glass recycling? The Glass Packaging Institute, SMI, and Diageo share their insights.
October 29, 2024
(l. to r.) Scott DeFife, president of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI), Laura Hennemann, senior VP of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs at SMI, and Gabriel Opoku-Asare, director of Society/ESG at Diageo North America.
Filling, Capping & Closing
Robots Fill, Mix, and Cap Personalized Skincare Bottles in Mass Customization Play
Cosmetics and nutraceuticals, like this skincare line, are at the leading edge of hyper-personalization and batch-size-one packaging. SmartSKN is an interesting example using AI-driven data and inventory management to achieve mass packaging customization.
October 28, 2024
SmartSKN currently has five of these robotic filling/capping systems in its Beverly facility.
Cartoning
Gift Box for Skin Care is Lightweight Yet Luxurious
Developed for Finnish cosmetics brand HejBuddy, the box is 50% lighter than a traditional rigid box and features an outer sleeve that can be customized for seasonal promotions.
October 26, 2024
The promotional packaged designed for HejBuddy’s skin-care products uses a micro-flute corrugated board with a white kraft liner. Image courtesy of Metsä Board.
Contract Packaging
Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines
From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.
October 24, 2024
Nearly 1/5 (19%) of CP/CMs say secondary packaging is a source of bottlenecks.
Recycling
Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations
ThePackHub
See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Capri-Sun, Hyke, and Marks & Spencer from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.
October 24, 2024
Capri-Sun's new mono-material pouches include a tethered cap to align with upcoming EU recycling regulations.
PACK EXPO
Students Display Robotics Talents at ‘Future Innovators Robotics Showcase’
High school teams demonstrate the next generation of robotics and automation skills in the spirited competition at PACK EXPO International.
October 23, 2024
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Bio-based
Paper-Based Canister Keeps Powdered Collagen Fresh and Dry
Vital Proteins switches from a plastic canister to one made from 80% paper for its powdered collagen peptides, making the container curbside recyclable and reducing the company’s use of plastic by 4 million lb.
October 23, 2024
Made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified fiber, a new paper-based package will reduce the plastic used across all Vital Proteins canister offerings by more than 90%.
Recycling
Untangling the Thermoform Recycling Conundrum
Thermoform packaging waste is an excellent source of rPET, but collection and sorting challenges must be overcome to make it a profitable commodity for MRFs.
October 22, 2024
(From l. to r.) Megan Moore of NAPCOR, Zach Muscato of Plastic Ingenuity, and Jeff Snyder of Rumpke explained the challenges related to thermoform recycling.
Recycling
MRF LRS Improves Aluminum, HDPE Recovery with CMI-Funded AI Robot
EverestLabs’ RecycleOS AI-based sortation algorithm and robot helps LRS catch mis-sorted aluminum and HDPE, valuable material that otherwise would have gone into landfill. Revenue generated from the extra capture supports further CMI can-capture efforts.
October 22, 2024
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Recycling
The Business of MRFs Explained
At the Packaging Recycling Summit, three prominent recyclers discuss how MRFs are navigating today's economic and technological challenges.
October 22, 2024
(From l. to r.) Jim Marcinko of WM, Justin Davis of AMP, and Jeff Snyder, of Rumpke Waste & Recycling explained the economics of MRFs.
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