HomeSupplier news: AchievementsWebex, Inc. (Neenah, WI) was recognized as a "Qualified Supplier" of products to 3M.Jul 31st, 1998Package DesignPackage Design Innovating to Match New Consumer TrendsConsumer trends have shifted in the past few years, and many businesses are adapting their product packaging to meet these new priorities.SustainabilityRefillable Personal Care Products a Boon for Boutique HotelFitting both the aesthetics and the eco-friendly vibe of boutique hotel Hero Beach Club, Public Goods personal care products in reusable, bio-based packaging adorn each room of the premium establishment.Take FiveInsights from Circularity 22 and E-Pack EuropeAfter a two-year COVID hiatus, Circularity and E-Pack Europe conferences go live, with content on advanced recycling and sustainable packaging for e-commerce, respectively.Materials & containersCompanies Find Innovative and Sustainable Ways to Protect and Preserve ProductsSee a few examples of product protection and preservation innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.SustainabilityHotel Toiletries in Bioplastic Packaging Serve the Eco-Friendly TravelerPublic Goods offers a line of toxin-free personal care products in bioplastic packaging, some of which is reusable/refillable, for hoteliers looking to meet guests’ growing sustainability preferences.E-commerceSustainable Alternatives to Conventional E-Commerce PackagingCompanies are finding sustainable alternatives to common e-commerce packaging solutions using paper and bio-based materials. Packaging World's Matt Reynolds and U.K. sustainable packaging expert Paul Jenkins of ThePackHub explore the latest innovations.HomeNourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized NutrientsBased on a consumer questionnaire, ingredients are printed in stacks on in-house developed tech to offer a bespoke 28-day supply. The resulting colorful, customized gummies are packed in home-compostable wrap in a letterbox-friendly carton.HomeOver 50% of CPGs to Increase Cobot SpendingThe suspected surge in cobot spending comes at a time when companies are just starting to grasp how to take advantage of them.HomeunPACKed podcast: Ripe Opportunity for OEMs in Pharma MarketHear Donna Ritson discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted pharmaceutical production and how that disruption affected, but could ultimately benefit, the industry.E-commerceDHL on E-Commerce Growth: Don’t Ship Air by AirAs a courier, 3PL, and “in-Distribution Center (in-DC)” contract packager, DHL, especially DHL Supply Chain, occupies a unique space in e-comm and packaging.Materials & containersWorld’s First Tequila in Paperboard ‘Bag-in-Bottle’ DesignDistilled in Jalisco, Mexico, and launching in Sweden, Buen Vato is the world’s first tequila in a bottle-shaped paperboard container and 750-mL metalized PET pouch, made from 84% recycled material.SponsoredTransit Packaging “Sets the Table” for Your Next BBQWhether it’s spending time in a pool or in a lake, summer BBQs are in full swing. However, everything you need for an outdoor gathering must first make a full transit packaging journey.RoboticsD2C Zenni Optical Eyes E-Comm Fulfillment Automation with Robot/Bagger ComboThree robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.Secondary/end-of-lineNew Stretch Wrapper for Closet Works Shuts the Door on Freight DamageA new portable stretch wrapper with roping device helps custom closet company Closet Works reduce damaged shipments from one per week to one or less a month.HomeCPG Cobot Use Expected to At Least Double in Next Five YearsCPGs predict cobot usage in packaging will more than double in the next five years, with processing use expected to triple according to PMMI report.Take FiveHotel Toiletries in Bioplastics Serve the Eco-Friendly TravelerOne CPG, Public Goods, is helping hotels avoid single-use plastics with a reusable, refillable toiletry solution. Also featured: Digital printing technology has exceeded being useful only for sales samples and regional event personalization.PMMI newsEmerging Brands Summit Launches at PACK EXPO InternationalEquipping brands with the resources to scale manufacturing and properly process and package new products.HomeNew Nordic Sustainability Criteria Poised to Expand in EuropeReleased in March 2022, the Common Nordic Criteria for more Sustainable Packaging in Healthcare were developed by stakeholders with the aim of reducing material waste, increasing recycling, and increasing the usage of recycled or renewable materials.SustainabilityConference Report: Digital Print’s Potential to Boost SustainabilityIndustry experts outline the sustainability benefits of choosing digital printing, and how to convince brands to adopt the technology.HomeRevived EXPO PACK México Returns, Stronger Than EverThe show’s return provided the Latin American packaging and processing industry with four days of intense business activity around innovative technologies and unmatched networking opportunities.