Pat Reynolds

VP Editor Emeritus
Direct digital printing on aluminum cans is what made this slogan-and-rainbow campaign possible.
Direct Digital Print Brings AR Experience to Beverage Cans
By printing a QR code on the side of aluminum beverage cans, this Canadian firm and three partnering beverage producers are lifting spirits in this time of pandemic.
May 18th, 2020
Digital laser cutting of paws and dog bones make this a corrugated shipping container that E-comm customers will not soon forget.
Unique Shipper for E-comm
SpokojenyPes, an e-comm fulfillment shop in the Czech Republic that is focused exclusively on products for pet owners, recently began shipping items in a limited-edition SPOKOBOX corrugated shipper that's printed and laser cut in an all-digital process.
Apr 29th, 2020
P&G is greatly expanding the use of its award-winning Eco-Box format.
P&G Greatly Expands Eco-Box Portfolio
With more consumers than ever purchasing their household essentials online, Procter & Gamble is expanding its Eco-Box portfolio to include more of its Fabric Care brands.
Apr 22nd, 2020
Each package of 15 compostable bags costs $4.95.
Compostable Steam Bags
UK-based Planit Products, owner of the Toasta bags brand, has added renewable and compostable film to its portfolio for its new microwavable steam bags, sold in retail outlets in the UK.
Mar 30th, 2020
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Compatibilizer Makes Pouch Recycle-Ready
Winner of a Gold Award for Packaging Excellence plus a Silver Award for Sustainability and another Silver for Technical Innovation in the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition was a standup pouch for pet food treats.
Mar 5th, 2020
Unique digitally printed labels from Dutch hot sauce maker Dokter Worst.
Unique Digitally Printed Labels for Hot Sauce
Dutch hot sauce maker Dokter Worst is using unique label designs for marketing a special food festival edition of its “Nondedju Hete Saus” brand.
Feb 9th, 2020
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WPO Names Lifetime Achievement Winners
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has just announced the two winners in the Lifetime Achievement category within the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2020 programme.
Jan 9th, 2020
A high-speed linear gantry replaced the delta-style robot commonly used by Nuspark in tray-loading applications like these.
Gantry Robot Replaces Delta-style
When space constraints made it difficult to use the top-mounted delta-style robot that Nuspark was accustomed to, the firm opted for a compact gantry-style robot in its tray packer.
Dec 5th, 2019
New paper-based tortilla packaging.
Paper-based lidding for tortillas
Paulig, based in Helsinki, Finland, and owner of the Santa Maria brand, actively strives to reduce its environmental impact and has worked for some time now to develop packaging that protects product while minimizing environmental impact.
Nov 7th, 2019
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Growing Industry Outlook Opens PACK EXPO
U.S. Domestic Shipments of Packaging Machinery Rising to $8.5B by 2020
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