HomeScott A. Morris, PhDContributing EditorHomeEdge Protection Seal Corner ProfilesThis edge protection profile product range with seal profiles have premade 90-degree corners.Contract packagingGlobal Co-Packing Market Expected to Grow 8% Through 2022New market research attributes growth in rapid growth of the global consumer goods manufacturing market in both developed and developing countries.HomeIIoT Gives Cosmetics Packaging a MakeoverWe asked C&BC packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO Las Vegas to see what trends he felt were notable. Industry 4.0 and connected packages stood out as potentially leaving a mark on the industry.Business intelligenceFood Packaging Dominates China MarketAccording to “Global Packaging Landscape: Growth, Trends & Innovations,” a new report compiled by Euromonitor International for PMMI Business Intelligence, food packaging accounts for more than 50% of the total packaging market in China.Package DesignMore sustainable RRP formatMorrisons Supermarkets of the UK has re-launched its Best Bacon product in an improved Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) format.SponsoredGet recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processingProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.Business intelligenceCannabis Packaging market through 2024New study from Smithers tracks future value of cannabis packaging by sales channel, packaging format, and national market growth.E-commerceNew E-Commerce Packaging Group Aims for Two-Way Dialog With RetailersSeveral big brand owners have teamed up as the E-com Packaging Council in an effort to help steer the discussions with Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others.Controls & automationMotion Controls Market to Exceed $15 billion by 2023Among the sectors helping drive a more positive outlook for motion controls are food and beverage machinery, packaging machinery, robotics, and material handling equipmentBusiness intelligenceThe Buzz on Canned CocktailsThe canned cocktails market is predicted to grow more than 20% from 2019 to 2029, driven by consumer convenience and by innovations in packaging and flavor variety, among other factors.Materials & containersClear Linerless Label for Fish Pack is One of Many FirstsA new VSP package for fresh fish entrée brand Rebel Fish is decorated with a vibrantly printed linerless label from a new flexo converter committed to redefining the U.S. print market.SponsoredGet recognized for sustainability in food and beverage processingProFood World will honor food and beverage manufacturers who display exceptional improved performance through sustainability. Nominations are open; awards will be conferred in Chicago, June 9-10.Controls & automationGantry Robot Replaces Delta-styleWhen 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.Materials & containersTwo Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free ClosuresA medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.Materials & containersCorrugated Packaging and Digital Print Technology – An OutlookNick Kirby, CEO of Swanline Group spoke at Digital Print for Packaging Europe in Berlin about how Swanline is integrating digital printing technology, and how he sees the future of this technology evolving.HomeNFL Alumni Org Taps Pharma Traceability Technology for Member Outreach and EngagementTrack My Way platform provides data for ambassador and chapter membership campaigns.RoboticsMobile and Collaborative Robots Ratchet Up Flexible PackagingCobots and autonomous mobile robots figured prominently at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, helping to provide more efficient packaging operations. In some cases, automation suppliers are even combining the technologies.SustainabilityRecyclable Materials Aim to Keep More Plastics Out of LandfillsPlastic container manufacturers are answering the call from consumers for higher percentages of post-consumer recycled materials and easier recyclability of used containers.RoboticsRobots and Cobots Chip in to Pack Food for Hungry KidsShowcasing the capabilities of several automation suppliers in the Robotics Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, a PMMI cooperation with Blessings in a Backpack filled more than 6,000 bags of food for kids facing food insecurity.Secondary/end-of-lineMetal Finisher Saves Labor, Eliminates Product DamageOregon Powder Coating proactively boosts worker safety and product integrity with an orbital stretch wrapper.
