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Absolut Testing Paper-Based Bottle Caps

Pernod Ricard spirits brand Absolut is in the prototyping phase of packaging format testing with a press formed, paper-based beverage cap application.

July 11, 2022

Clinical, Wellness Aspects Fuse in Etain Cannabis Rebrand

A package redesign for medical and recreational marijuana brand Etain conveys the company’s story of whole health and self-care, while communicating the premium nature of its products.

July 11, 2022

Each carton carries a statement starting with a big verb—restore, transcend, embrace, or relieve—to underscore the benefits of the different formulations.

How Do Recycled Materials Fit with Healthcare Packaging?

Despite more stringent packaging waste regulations coming out of Europe, life sciences brand owners maintain some leeway. Experts offer examples of where recycled content has potential.

July 8, 2022

Visionaize

July 7, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Flush Grid Belt Conveyor Belt Solution Replaces Wire Mesh

Multi-Conveyor built a high-level hygienic 48 in. wide, flush grid and side flexing plastic conveyor belt solution to replace an existing wire belt system, satisfying its customer’s need for a more sanitary constructed conveyor in the process.

July 7, 2022

Cip Sanitary Flush Grid Replaces Wire Mesh By Multi Conveyor High Res

unPACKed Podcast: The War for Talent is Over & Talent Won

Listen as Dr. Jessica Kreigel tries to make companies understand that the "my way or the highway" mindset is not only outdated but potentially crippling in today's job environment.

July 7, 2022

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Wax-Free Cases: Mountaire Farms’ Win is Landfills’ Loss

Poultry processor’s switch to recyclable, food contact-safe cases prevents 87,000+ wax-coated cases from ending up in landfill in first year.

July 7, 2022

In 2021, Mountaire Farms began using DS Smith’s Greencoat recyclable, corrugated shipper as a replacement for the wax-coated cases traditionally used for meat, poultry, and seafood products.

Lightweight Tube Innovation, Procter & Gamble's Air-Capsule Package, and a Limestone-Based Plastic Alternative

See a few examples of package material and construction innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

July 6, 2022

Albéa's tube head and cap fusion to reduce plastic use.

Plastics/resins

Berlin Packaging Acquires Andler Packaging Group

Berlin Packaging

The acquisition expands Berlin Packaging’s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical offerings and adds multiple distribution centers in New England.

July 6, 2022

Conveying & accumulation

Petros Diamantides Appointed COO – Emerging Markets for Duravant

Diamantides will be responsible for driving geographic expansion for Duravant products and services across its food processing, packaging and material handling sectors by delivering brands, solutions, and infrastructure to support its global customers.

July 6, 2022

Solace

July 6, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

'Ships in Own Container' Trend Aims for Simple and Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging

Companies are pushing toward simpler and more sustainable e-commerce packaging with 'Ships in Own Container' boxes. Packaging World's Matt Reynolds and U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of ThePackHub discuss a few SIOC examples.

July 6, 2022

Package Design Innovating to Match New Consumer Trends

Consumer trends have shifted in the past few years, and many businesses are adapting their product packaging to meet these new priorities.

July 5, 2022

Pizza Hut and Pac Man's arcade box collaboration

Conveying & accumulation

Syntegon Discharge Station Ensures Gentle Handling of Cookies and Crackers

Provides optimum process visibility, safe accessibility, and easy cleaning

July 5, 2022

Syntegon Dsc System

Converting equipment

Unwind/Rewind Digital Operator Control Panel

Azco’s unwind digital operator control panel, which also works as a rewind unit, is cantilever design. It can go from unwind to rewind by changing the direction, torque, and speed from the HMI color touch screen.

July 5, 2022

Azco Corp Unwind Photo2

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable Personal Care Products a Boon for Boutique Hotel

Fitting both the aesthetics and the eco-friendly vibe of boutique hotel Hero Beach Club, Public Goods personal care products in reusable, bio-based packaging adorn each room of the premium establishment.

July 5, 2022

Hero Beach Club uses Public Goods’ non-toxic body lotion, hand soap, conditioner, shampoo, and body wash products in 12-oz refillable bottles made from 90% sugarcane-based bioplastic.

Green Bay Packaging Acquires Interstate Packaging Corp.

Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP), acquired Interstate Packaging Corp. located in Albert Lea, Minn. The acquisition is effective June 30, 2022.

July 5, 2022

Insights from Circularity 22 and E-Pack Europe

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Circularity and E-Pack Europe conferences go live, with content on advanced recycling and sustainable packaging for e-commerce, respectively.

July 1, 2022