Jim ButschliOperational ExcellenceIncorporating responsible packaging by designSuch design supports the transportation of products for any industry, reconciling the requirements of the end user, the profitability of the producer, and the protection of the planet.September 25, 2018E-commerce/D2C packagingConsumer demands evolve, says new e-commerce studyDotcom Distribution’s annual study shows consumers have greater expectations when purchasing online, including free shipping and giveaways.September 20, 2018E-commerce/D2C packagingWaterless Internet Flower Packaging Blooms in EuropeThe successful application of Flexfresh™ film with Active Modified Atmospheric Packaging Technology (AMAP) earned a 2018 Dow Diamond Award Finalist finish.September 19, 2018ContainersTubairless: A consumer-pleasing tube/pouch/bottle hybridDow Diamond Award Finalist Tubairless uses a vent hole in the middle of the sleeve and integrates an internal flexible pouch.September 18, 2018PMMI NewsGlobal packaging leader and educator Keith Pearson to join Packaging & Processing Hall of FameWhen Keith Pearson accepted the World Packaging Organisation presidency in 2006, the International Packaging Press Organisation noted it was the first time that a WPO president came from Africa. At the time, IPPO pointed out that Pearson was “strongly committed to educational matters, and to helping spread knowledge of packaging to the third world.”September 18, 2018HomeSynergy Pharmaceuticals and Merck earn HCPC honors—part II of IIBlister packs improve patient adherence by making it easier to remember to take meds, using graphics and easy-to-understand instructions.September 13, 2018HomeBlister packs prompt compliance, win top HCPC honors—part I of IIPackage innovations from Novartis and Lilly tie for Compliance Package of the Year awards in Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council’s annual competition.September 13, 2018HomeHurricane Florence: Tips on how to protect packaged foods and medicationsFDA, CDC offer information to safeguard foods and drugs—such as insulin—during power outages, flooding, and severe weather conditions.September 13, 2018HomeFlexible packaging market is characterized by solid, long-term growthThe Flexible Packaging Association’s 2018 State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report identifies flexibles as the second-largest packaging segment.September 11, 2018Operational ExcellenceMerck tests drone shipments of medical supplies in Puerto RicoA ‘Flying Smartbox’ from AT&T and Softbox demonstrates how IoT helps safely deliver vital medicines in disaster relief efforts.September 11, 2018Previous PagePage 9 of 192Next PageTop StoriesWrappingLaffy Taffy Unwraps Easier-to-Open Mini Bar packagingLong a source of sticky frustration, Laffy Taffy’s wrappers have been reengineered for a clean, one-pull opening, just as sales surge and the brand refreshes its signature jokes.SustainabilityNew Research Hub C3PS Tackles Packaging ChallengesRecyclingTarget, Brazilian Pet Foods, and Ahlstrom Design Paper-based PackagingBio-basedGrove Toilet Cleaner Pods Reduce PVA, Use Compostable PouchSponsor ContentSemi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency
