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(Haranan, LA): Marty Sekeres, district mgr.Aug 31st, 1999Companies in this articleIntraloxSustainabilityEmerging Brand Debuts First 100% Recyclable Ice Cream CartonSacred Serve plant-based gelato uses a unique paperboard ice cream carton design that is now made from 100% virgin, food-safe paperboard and a food-safe, water-based barrier coating.Package DesignInclusive Packaging: Kellogg’s UK Rolls Out Cereals with Tag Tech for the Blind and Partially SightedThe new code on its packaging will allow a smartphone to detect and playback labelling and allergen information to the user.E-commerce8 Packaging Trends Shaping the E-commerce LandscapeNew e-commerce study reveals the importance of sustainable packaging and consumers’ preferences around inner packaging components and gift-like attributes in purchase decisions.SustainabilityRecycle-Ready for Pet Food Retort PouchesRetort pouches are popular for moist and semi-moist pet food manufacturers because of their light weight. But finding a pouch material that can withstand retort conditions with excellent barrier properties while being recycle-ready has been a challenge.Package DesignAlmond Breeze On-Pack AR Experience Maps Orchard-to-Shelf JourneyBlue Diamond uses AR to educate and entertain consumers on their Almond Breeze brand, with a technology that links the packaging to a website, rather than a dedicated app, for consumer convenience.SponsoredZambelli, simple yet specialA streamlined flow of packaging material and an efficient environment for your operators. Do you want to know how? Read about Zambelli's solution.BeverageBeverage Manufacturing: Machines Needed for a Smarter Plant FloorWith 67% of beverage manufacturers planning to eventually add additional packaging equipment to their operations, flexibility is the key element that is needed in new machinery.Secondary/end-of-lineHigh-Changeover Salads and Noodles Need Washdown-Ready Inspection AutomationBakkavor Salads swaps aging inspection system for a fully IP69K rated checkweigher and metal detector system, designed for high care, harsh washdown environments.Contract packagingA Bright Future Filled with Opportunities for CPANew President of CPA, The Assn. for Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Rob Reinders shares news on the Virtual Experience series, the 2021 industry report, and new partnerships.PMMI newsPACK EXPO Las Vegas Follows Nevada Lead on MasksWorld's most comprehensive packaging and processing show in 2021 will proceed without any further restrictions on gatherings or capacity limits.Contract packagingDriving Consumer-Centric Packaging InnovationPackaging is a critical asset that plays a major role in the success of a product. CP/CMs need to be proactive in understanding consumer preferences to advise their CPG customers on innovation.SponsoredZambelli, simple yet specialA streamlined flow of packaging material and an efficient environment for your operators. Do you want to know how? Read about Zambelli's solution.SustainabilityMaine First State to Charge CPG Fee for Packaging Material RecyclingMaine passed the nation’s first bill to place the cost of recycling on CPGs instead of the consumer, while also offering incentives to those who use recyclable packaging. Oregon is expected to follow suit in the coming weeks.Contract packagingThe Key to a Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation? PeopleAs CPGs outsource a greater percentage of their operations, end-to-end supply chain visibility is becoming increasingly more vital for all parties. Ensuring a shared vision and desire for collaboration—internally and externally—is essential in achieving tBeveragePandemic-Related Health and Hygiene Consumer Trends Affecting Beverage MarketProduct safety demands and active health management are two areas that have increased since the start of the pandemic, and the results on the beverage industry will likely be long-term.Contract packagingCo-packer’s Sustainability Study Results in New StrategyThe South Atlantic family of contract packaging companies analyzes its business’s carbon footprint, with the results of the LCA driving an ambitious climate pledge for 2050.SustainabilitySugarcane Tubes Sweeten Sustainability ProfileThe Face + Body natural sunscreen tube in sugarcane bio-resin replaces Raw Elements’ previous plastic tube, which was made with PCR.Take5Global CPGs Kellogg and PepsiCo Grow Grocery E-Commerce During the Pandemic | Emerging Brand E-Commerce SpotlightE-commerce grocery sales have increased during the pandemic, and the number of consumers ordering online is expected to remain elevated. Both large CPGs and smaller emerging brands are taking steps to meet the growing demand and utilize online retail.HomeBagger Helps Dry Milk Packager Meet Food Bank DemandWith a new contract to serve increasing food pantry needs amid the pandemic, the maker of ready-to-eat foods and various powdered products chose a VFFS bagger and auger combination to help improve efficiency as well as sanitation.SustainabilityExclusive Interview: PepsiCo’s Ongoing Sustainable Transformation Keeps Pace with Changing LandscapeIn 2018, Packaging World spoke to Tom Mooradian, Sr. Manager, Environmental Sustainability at PepsiCo, about the brand's recycling initiatives. Three years later, we catch up with him to check on progress, changes, and see what's on the horizon.
