HomeChristine SmallwoodContributing WriterHomeIIoT 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.E-commerceDigital Print Boosts User Experience for E-Commerce PackagingGiuseppe Prioriello, Founder and CEO of Italian company Packly, spoke to the Digital Print for Packaging Europe conference in Berlin last week about digital printing’s role in e-commerce.Business intelligenceCannabis Packaging market through 2024New study from Smithers tracks future value of cannabis packaging by sales channel, packaging format, and national market growth.SponsoredIs your plant expansion, renovation or upgrade an award winner?This June in Chicago, ProFood World will announce three Manufacturing Innovation Awards during ProFood Live. Innovative plant projects or major line expansions qualify for consideration; entries now being accepted.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.Package Design50 Years On, Moon Landing Occasions Inspiring Tin PackTo help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Independent Can and MoonPie partnered with the Kennedy Space Center for a unique treat.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.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.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.HomeQuick Hits: FDA Issues Warning Letters to CBD MakersThe FDA issued warning letters to 15 companies selling illegal cannabidiol products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.HomeThe Compass Steering P&GOf course packaging is essential to the way P&G goes to market, but packaging is always designed and evaluated in terms of how it meshes with four other key business drivers.
