HomeIn MemoriamNorm Slagh, founder of Filler Specialties Inc., passed away on July 22, 2005.Sep 30th, 2005Companies in this articleFiller Specialties Inc.SustainabilityBurger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot ProgramAlternatives for oft-used guest-facing items will be tested, the Loop reusables program will be expanded, and partnerships with the Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz will further sustainable initiatives.Package DesignOld-School Prototyping Speeds Modern Packaging Design WorkflowA five-step packaging prototype design process based on ‘old-fashioned’ tools from Dr. R. Andrew Hurley helps students reap the benefits of both physical and digital tools.BeveragePasote Tequila Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with New Premium PackagingFrom our companion website in Latin America, Mundo PMMI, 3 Badge Beverage Corporation has renewed the bottle and label for one of its most renowned products, Pasote Tequila, in conjunction with this traditional holiday.E-commerceThe Logistics of Pivoting from B2B to B2CThe pandemic has brought swift surges to e-commerce and D2C sales. How can a traditionally B2B company quickly pivot to the B2C market during these times?SustainabilitySpecialty Personal Care Brands Embrace AluminumBath and hygiene brands that target sustainability-minded consumers—ones who are less sensitive to price and more concerned about doing good—are landing on aluminum as an ‘infinitely’ recyclable plastic alternative.SponsoredCheck out The Cobot Spot from Universal RobotsLooking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.Package DesignMen’s Grooming Brand L’Atelier Shelter Breaks Category NormsPackaging for L’Atelier Shelter men’s grooming products uses a simple, dark design to convey mystery and creativity; refill packs enhance sustainability.Materials & containersAluminum Bottles, Aromatherapy Scents Elevate the Hand Wash CategoryWanting to keep the planet both pretty and healthy, premium, vegan-friendly brand Raw Sugar introduces a new aromatherapeutic hand wash line in a 100% recyclable aluminum bottle.Primary packagingSpicing up the Packaging of Sauces Having Varied ViscositiesWhen demand outstrips food packaging capacity, new equipment is the best solution. But when product viscosities vary and flavors are superb, not just any machinery will do.Materials & containersMasstige Hair Care Brand Moves to Aluminum for Full LinePlant-based hair care brand Eva NYC addresses sustainable beauty’s biggest issue—non-recyclable packaging—with vibrant, new 100% recyclable aluminum bottles.Package DesignHershey Celebrates International Women's Day with Digital Print CampaignAt Hershey Brazil, the #HerSheGallery transforms a chocolate bar wrapper into a celebration of women, as Hershey once again uses a digital print campaign to mark International Women's Day.SponsoredRecycle Ready Pouches: How to be Sustainable and EfficientThe Ares 400-SUP runs recycle ready PE, laminated films and bio-films with ease and low scrap rates. It's compact, efficient, easy-to-operate and quick changeover design is perfect for recycle ready pouches.Materials & containersNew Hand Soap and Sanitizer Clean Up with Aluminum BottleHand soap company Hand in Hand packs its ‘sustainable suds’ in colorful, modern aluminum bottles, a move it says helped propel a growth in sales of 1,000% YOY.Take5Post-COVID Consumer Trends and Their Effect on CPGs Today | Digital Printing Lets Brands Promote Inclusion with Themed Short RunsToday's Take Five Video: Brands are being asked to take a stance on environmental and social issues. Packaging is a great vehicle to promote those stances. Digital printing allows for short runs of timely, socially themed packs when these occasions arise.SustainabilityNature Valley is First in Snack Bar Category with 100% Recyclable FilmGeneral Mills’ new polyethylene-based film wrap for Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars is certified to carry the How2Recycle label for Store Drop-Off systems.RoboticsVideo: Robotic Palletizers Boost Production Efficiencies at Soda Producer Radnor HillsAward-winning UK soft drinks producer Radnor Hills installed three ABB end-of-line robotic palletizers from robotics integrator RMGroup. The move has enabled the manufacturer to benefit from process efficiencies throughout their production.Business intelligenceA New Model for Digitizing Supply Chain OperationsGlobal supply chain leaders are collaborating to shape and transform next generation digital supply chain networks.SustainabilityNestlé Achieves ‘Paperization’ of Confectionery PackagingTransitioning from plastic to paper for 419 SKUs of its Smarties brand chocolate candies requires extensive R&D in new materials, new package designs, equipment compatibility, and recycling potential for Nestlé.BeverageAB InBev and Circular PackagingIn this exclusive interview with Mundo PMMI, AB InBev's Global Director of Packaging Innovation, Keenan Thompson, explains their recent development of a truly circular packaging for its beer six-pack using barley straw as a raw material.Package DesignConsumer-Centric Packaging InnovationIs packaging the product? Consumers drive package and product innovation with their decision making and trends. Recently the Contract Packaging Association discussed this intersection between innovation and consumer.
