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Biodegradable PLA Biopolymer

Using a platform of Ingeo PLA polymers, biaxial film manufacturers can produce BOPLA with transverse direction stretch up to 7x and reduce costs on machinery originally designed for other polymers like polypropylene through NatureWorks' Ingeo Extend.

March 19, 2025

The Power of ‘Chaos’ Packaging

Tampons in an ice cream tub? Here We Flo co-founder shares how bold, unexpected packaging can flip the script, sparking shelf engagement and building emotional connections.

March 19, 2025

Chaos packaging, such an ice cream tub for tampons, disrupts perceptions of what is “normal” product packaging for a consumer goods category. It turns normal on its head, typically by repurposing forms and formats associated with a completely different category. Picture courtesy of Here We Flo.

Flexible packaging

Oben Group Agrees to Acquire Vitopel do Brasil Ltda.

The acquisition of the specialized BOPP film manufacturer aims to establish local production in Brazil and strengthen Oben Group's position in the flexible packaging films industry.

March 18, 2025

Schneider Electric Partners with PMMI Foundation as Visionary Benefactor, Advancing the Future of Packaging and Processing

As Visionary Benefactor of the PMMI Foundation, Schneider Electric is supporting the future workforce through scholarships, educational programs, and development initiatives.

March 18, 2025

Detergents/cleaners

Snuggle’s Rebrand Emphasizes Visual, Value Recognition

Snuggle has revamped its packaging designs with strategic communication in mind.

March 17, 2025

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Community Poll: Package Design Coverage

Learn what your peers think about package design coverage.

March 17, 2025

Recycled Linear Low-density Polyethylene

Borealis' Borcycle M CWT120CL is a recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer recyclate, for use in non-food flexible packaging applications.

March 17, 2025

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Package Printing

Inkjet Printhead for Corrugated Packaging

Xaar Americas Inc.

Xaar's Ultra High Viscosity Technology aims to improve digital printing on corrugated packaging by enhancing color vibrancy, reducing ink consumption, and increasing production efficiency.

March 17, 2025

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Novolex Earns Gold Award and Certification for Compostable Butter Wrap

Novolex's butter wraps, TerreGloss and Terrecote, receive the Flexible Packaging Association's 2025 Gold Award for Sustainability and Biodegradable Products Institute certification for compostability in commercial facilities.

March 17, 2025

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PACK EXPO International 2024 Achieves Notable Waste Diversion Through Collaborative Sustainability Efforts

Partnership at the 2024 event between Dow, PMMI, Independent Recycling Services, and McCormick Place championed circularity, diverting over 284 tons of waste from landfills.

March 17, 2025

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Bagging & Pouching

Printpack Leads the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards with Six Wins

Printpack is recognized for technical innovation, packaging excellence, sustainability, and shelf impact across various projects, including compostable bags for Frito-Lay.

March 17, 2025

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Containers & Closures

Retort Bottle for Nutritional Shots

Amcor says its 2-ounce Retort Bottle with StormPanel Technology, in partnership with Insymmetry, opens doors for 12-month shelf stability with high product performance.

March 17, 2025

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March 17, 2025

Vacuum Gripper for Robotic Palletizing

OnRobot releases VGP30, a vacuum gripper designed for palletizing boxes and handling various surfaces, with a 30kg payload capacity and integration with multiple robot brands.

March 17, 2025

Coding & Marking

Thermal Inkjet Printing

HP Inc. releases HP ThermaCore, a thermal inkjet technology designed to improve coding and marking applications through increased speed, precision, and throw distance.

March 17, 2025

Safeway Partners with Food-Waste Prevention Company

A collaboration with food-waste prevention company Divert helps Safeway increase food donations by 20% and convert inedible food into renewable energy.

March 17, 2025

Divert employs a proprietary end-to-end process called Prevent, Provide, Power that integrates reverse logistics, depackaging, liquefaction, and anaerobic digestion to ensure unsold food is put to its highest use. Image courtesy of Divert, Inc.

Capri Sun, Kraft Heinz, and Mixpow Introduce Packaging Designed for Use Engagement

See a few examples of packaging innovations designed to enhance the user experience from Capri Sun, Kraft Heinz, and Mixpow from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 17, 2025

The 12-ounce bottles are designed for sale in convenience stores, grocery stores, and vending machines, responding to consumer demand for a larger, resealable option.

Contract packaging

Reasons Behind Beverage Packaging Equipment Investment Climb

Packaging and processing professionals break down their reasoning for expected increases in beverage packaging equipment investment.

March 14, 2025

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