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Sustainability
New Hand Soap and Sanitizer Clean Up with Aluminum Bottle
Hand soap company Hand in Hand packs its ‘sustainable suds’ in colorful, modern aluminum bottles, a move it says helped propel a growth in sales of 1,000% YOY.
April 26, 2021
The custom, 10-oz bottle with shapely, rounded shoulders, is printed in a range of bright colors that align with the company’s established color palette.
Sustainable Packaging
Five Ways to Drive Design and Meet Sustainability Goals
Packaging is in the consumer spotlight, driving companies to rethink their strategies for sustainability.
April 26, 2021
Camille Chism
Sustainable Packaging
Recycling on Everyone’s Radar
Recycling of packaging has been ubiquitous for decades, and yet, its systems have many moving parts, often confuse consumers, and could be more effective at recovering packages.
April 23, 2021
Eric G
Sustainable Packaging
Nature Valley is First in Snack Bar Category with 100% Recyclable Film
General Mills’ new polyethylene-based film wrap for Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars is certified to carry the How2Recycle label for Store Drop-Off systems.
April 23, 2021
The new 100% recyclable film, a biaxially oriented polyethylene, was three years in the making
Robotics
Video: Robotic Palletizers Boost Production Efficiencies at Soda Producer Radnor Hills
Award-winning UK soft drinks producer Radnor Hills installed three ABB end-of-line robotic palletizers from robotics integrator RMGroup. The move has enabled the manufacturer to benefit from process efficiencies throughout their production.
April 22, 2021
Packs of bottles needed to be palletized at a rate of 14 packs per minute.
PMMI News
PMMI Board Vote of Confidence for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO
PMMI Board Unanimously Moves Forward with PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO
April 22, 2021
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO. Packaging. Processing. One Powerful Show.
Sustainable Packaging
Nestlé Achieves ‘Paperization’ of Confectionery Packaging
Transitioning from plastic to paper for 419 SKUs of its Smarties brand chocolate candies requires extensive R&D in new materials, new package designs, equipment compatibility, and recycling potential for Nestlé.
April 21, 2021
Among the new formats are a hexagonal paper tube for the Smarties Giant Tube, a multipack consisting of paper tubes held together with a label, a paper bag for small cartons of mini Smarties, and a stand-up pouch.
Digital Transformation
Preventing Internal Cyberattacks Could Save Companies Millions
Cyberattacks in the U.S. have the highest cost of any global nation, with an average cost of $8.64 million per occurrence for companies suffering an attack.
April 20, 2021
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Beverage
AB InBev and Circular Packaging
In this exclusive interview with Mundo PMMI, AB InBev's Global Director of Packaging Innovation, Keenan Thompson, explains their recent development of a truly circular packaging for its beer six-pack using barley straw as a raw material.
April 20, 2021
Corona Six-Pack Carrier Employs Barley Straw Waste for Sustainable Break-Through
Contract packaging
Consumer-Centric Packaging Innovation
Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers (CPA)
Is packaging the product? Consumers drive package and product innovation with their decision making and trends. Recently the Contract Packaging Association discussed this intersection between innovation and consumer.
April 20, 2021
Contract Packaging Association Webinar
Controls & Machine Components
Wireless Network for Manufacturing Offers the Reliability of Wired IO-Link
The use of wireless in manufacturing plants is still met with a good deal of skepticism today. Much of this doubt is based on experience with traditional wireless, which is simply not reliable because it’s neither fast enough nor scalable.
April 20, 2021
Based on linear servo track technology, the Orboter has movers called “Probots” on which actuators can be mounted.
Home
Live at the ELC: OEMs Can Monetize Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is an emerging technology for packaging and processing equipment that has the potential to disrupt the OEM business model.
April 19, 2021
Blake Griffin, senior analyst, Interact Analysis presenting on predictive maintenance strategies at PMMI's Executive Leadership Conference.
PMMI News
Live at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery Procurement
The U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.
April 19, 2021
Inputs for materials, equipment, and labor will be getting more expensive across the board, but a tight labor market will be the biggest limiting factor for CPGs. Automation is a great way to circumvent this.
Sustainability
Morton Salt’s Packaging-Based AR Experiences Seek to Erase Food Waste
Nine AR vignettes accessible through a QR code on Morton Salt’s culinary salt packaging prompts users to visit each scene, get tips, and collect recipes that use commonly wasted food items.
April 14, 2021
The first AR promo is a cheeky, immersive experience that features nine vignettes starring overripe onions, forgotten fruits, and leftover legumes.
Sustainable Packaging
Organic Baby Shampoo & Conditioner Brand is Latest of its Ilk to Go All-In for Aluminum
Nature’s Baby Organics is another recent entry in the shift away from plastic, and toward aluminum, for packaging of personal care and bath products, particularly specialty products with elements like vegan, organic, or cruelty-free.
April 13, 2021
No automation needed to be replaced with the switch from PET to aluminum, which was good news for Nature’s Baby. The existing filling line is capable of handling the new aluminum bottles with limited adjustments.
Digital Transformation
Two Key Areas of Cybersecurity Vulnerability in Manufacturing
By better understanding operational weaknesses, manufacturers can guard against future threats. Read about two key areas that require assessment.
April 13, 2021
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PMMI News
Packaging and Processing Industry Ready For Safe Return of In-Person Trade Shows
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO prepares safe return for industry eager for in-person trade shows
April 13, 2021
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Craft Brew—Using Digital Printing to Build Brand Loyalty and Drive Sales
Seasonal flavors in craft brewing are a key strategy for building brand loyalty and driving sales.
April 12, 2021
Digitally printed cases play a key role in Ninkasi Brewing’s seasonal beer strategy.
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