HomeSupplier news: Appointments, promotionsFast Heat (Elmhurst, IL): Ann Higgins Gonzalez, mktg. mgr.Nov 30th, 1997SustainabilityLabel-less Bottle a Cinch to RecycleAlkaline-purified water from premium vodka producer Toast uses a screen-printed bottle to convey elegance, and more importantly, to enable easy recycling.Controls & automationTrends in Adoption of Remote AccessIn a just-released report from PMMI Business Intelligence, 29% of CPG respondents said they do not allow any remote access in their facilities.HomeCells Remain Upright in Floating Spherical ShipperFragile 3D microtissues for drug development and testing must remain upright in transit. This sphere-on-water system takes cues from boats while keeping products in temperature range.Package Design‘Nature’s Fingerprints’ Provide Inspiration for Wine PackagingCans for a new line of wine from Odell Brewing Co. feature organic patterns that reflect nature’s own self-organizing biological systems.HomeTwo-phase Upgrade at Ferrara CandyAfter four scale/bagger systems produced welcome results on primary packaging efficiency, some impressively versatile and compact case packers were added to the mix.E-commerceFive Considerations for Preventing Product Damage Prior to LaunchPreparing your package for its journey to the end consumer involves many considerations.HomeManufacturing and New Automation Technologies - What is Around the Bend?Predictive analytics, digital twinning, and augmented and virtual reality technologies are all finding uses in manufacturing operations – from line installation and maintenance to process training.SustainabilityReusable Packaging for Food and Beverage: 6 Innovation Trends to WatchReusable packaging has long been integral to the food and beverage sector – and will continue to be as the latter industry makes its way to a digitized, automated, and more sustainable future.Package DesignE-Shaped Carton Calls Out Environmentally Friendly PositionSimple and direct, new packaging in the shape of an 'E' for E-Cloth reusable microfiber cleaning cloths cuts through the clutter of cleaning products, offering a chemically-free way to clean.SustainabilityPepsiCo Partners to Prevent Ocean Plastics in ThailandBurgess Davis, VP, Global Sustainable Plastics at PepsiCo, shares how The PepsiCo Foundation has joined TerraCycle to dramatically reduce the volume of marine debris and plastic waste found in the world’s waterways.Protective/transport packagingWhat do PFAS Actions Tell us About State Regulatory Officials?Last month we looked at some recent FDA action against perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, aka PFAS, some of which are used in grease-resistant coatings in paper and paperboard. Turns out, there’s a fair amount of state-level action as well.SustainabilityPlastic-free Packaging for Homecare LineKelly Murosky, Senior Packaging Engineer at Seventh Generation, the Burlington, Vt.-based firm that sells eco-friendly cleaning, paper, and personal care products, talks about the packaging for the new Zero Plastic Homecare line.Primary packagingCustom Cartoner Helps Employ the BlindAs a non-profit with a mission to create jobs, automation can be a tricky proposition. But with a custom machine optimized to be easily used by legally blind operators, Horizon Industries struck a positive balance between labor and automation.COVID-19Five Keys to Private-Brand Success in the ‘New Normal’White paper explains those consumer behavior shifts that have occurred due to COVID-19 and advises ways private brands and retailers can address these fundamental changes moving forward.HomeWhen Will AI be Common in Manufacturing?Companies want to rely less on skilled labor and more on AI and machine intelligence, but currently only 1% of all manufacturers are utilizing this technology in their operations.Business intelligenceIndustry Snapshot: Organic and Natural ProductsThe natural and organic industry is expected to grow 9.5% in 2020, to $252 billion. Supplements and plant-based proteins are two fast-growing categories.E-commerceNew Package Ideas for the E-Commerce SpaceJoin Jim Chrzan, PMMI Media Groups' VP of Content, as he discusses disruptive e-commerce packaging ideas from around the globe at ISTA's Omni-Channel Packaging Strategies Webinar.Primary packagingNew Canning Line for Contract Filler Fuels Future BusinessU.K. beverage co-packer Cawingredients installs canning line that achieves 99.9% performance and offers flexibility for a variety of can formats and secondary packaging.RoboticsRobotics Special Report: Food-Safe Solutions EmergeNew opportunities for the direct and indirect handling of foods emerge as manufacturers begin developing robots for handling unpacked goods.HomeWorkers Wanted? Contact the Robot Employment AgencyStart-up MusashiAI introduces intelligent autonomous robots for quality inspection and forklift driving—allowing the redistribution of human labor to more value-added jobs.
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