HomeSupplier news: Appointments, promotionsNational Restaurant Assn. (Washington, DC): Steven C. Anderson, president, CEO.Aug 31st, 1999Materials & 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.SponsoredCognex In-Sight 2800 | Machine Vision Made SimpleCognex In-Sight 2800 vision system enables users of all skill levels to use the power of deep learning to automate error detection. See for yourself by entering for your chance to win one of five In-Sight 2800.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.HomeIndustrial Cobot Technology Comes to Palletizing OperationsVeo Robotics’ partnership with Gray Solutions is designed to make industrial robot palletizing systems collaborative for the consumer packaged goods industry.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.SponsoredCognex In-Sight 2800 | Machine Vision Made SimpleCognex In-Sight 2800 vision system enables users of all skill levels to use the power of deep learning to automate error detection. See for yourself by entering for your chance to win one of five In-Sight 2800.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.HomePACK gives BACK is Back at PACK EXPO InternationalChicago's own legendary STYX brings over four decades of hits for a good cause.SustainabilityCompanies Innovate With Compostable and Bio-Based PackagingSee a few examples of naturally sourced and compostable packaging innovations from ThePackHub’s June Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.Take FiveJ&J Chief Medical Officer Talks Package Design ConsiderationsIn part 2 of this two-part series, we delve into design considerations, including caregiver burnout, as well as some of Dr. Kuffner’s tips for those within and outside the packaging community to prevent unsupervised medication ingestions in kids.HomeCoca-Cola Targets Sustainability From Every AngleAs the beverage giant takes aim at climate, water, recycling, and other initiatives, it's relying more than ever on a science-based approach. Data is all you really have to tell your story, says Coca-Cola's Cloeann Durham.
