HomeSupplier news: Appointments, promotionsInfra Pak, Inc. (Farmers Branch, TX): Steve Herman, Western regional mgr.Jan 31st, 1998SustainabilityMulti-Stakeholder Collaboration is Key to Solving Ocean Plastics CrisisUp and down the plastics supply chain, stakeholders are joining together to address the ocean plastics pollution crisis. For environmental impact organization SoulBuffalo, collaboration involves immersive experiences that ignite new ideas.SustainabilityFirst 100% Certified Ocean-Bound Plastic Beverage Bottle LaunchedThree years in development, the bottle for New ZenWTR vapor-distilled, high-alkaline water also uses a recycle-friendly label and adhesives, as well.SustainabilityWalmart Goes ‘Beyond Sustainability,’ Vowing to Become a Regenerative CompanyWorld’s largest retailer targets zero emissions by 2040 and aims to protect, manage, or restore at least 50 million acres of land and 1 million square miles of ocean by 2030.PMMI newsPACK EXPO Connects Takes the Trade Show to YouLive. Virtual. Reimagined. Connect with the packaging industry at the year’s most engaging event, to be held everywhere Internet is available on Nov. 9 to 13, 2020.SustainabilitySC Johnson, Plastic Bank Focus on Collection, Fighting PovertySC Johnson launches ocean plastic bottles for Mr Muscle and Windex brands using ocean plastics collected by Plastic Bank through a three-year partnership.Secondary/end-of-lineSmooth New Case Packing at Fisher NutsSecondary packaging on this new line includes the latest in case erecting, loading, and closing. The machines also accept three very different case styles all formed from one flat blank.Package DesignPackaging Pros Need to Know Basics of Product LiabilityNo need to have a law degree for this layman-friendly advice.SustainabilityPepsiCo, TerraCycle Tackle Plastic Waste in ThailandPepsiCo provides $450,000 in seed money to the TerraCycle Global Foundation, which is committed to reducing the volume of marine debris and plastic waste found in the world’s waterways.Controls & automationWhat’s Keeping CPGs from Remote Access?Planning to expand remote access technology use in response to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic is one thing; overcoming the long-standing barriers of resistance to this technology is another.SustainabilityLabel-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.E-commerceFive Considerations for Preventing Product Damage Prior to LaunchPreparing your package for its journey to the end consumer involves many considerations.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.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.
