HomeClear barrier shows-off Crayola kid craftsApr 2nd, 2014BeverageBeverage 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.Materials & containersPaper Tube Whiskey Pack Leaps Off the ShelfNamed for a pioneering species of Irish toad, the folks at Natterjack Irish Whiskey and Gortinore Distillers & Co. tend to do things differently.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.Contract packagingNews from CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and ManufacturersThe CPA has been busy of late, releasing its ‘2021 State of the Industry Report’ and lining up a number of value-added services for its contract packaging/manufacturing members.Contract packagingExclusivity Within a CP/CM, Customer RelationshipWhen is it time to develop an exclusive agreement with your contract packager/manufacturer around a new product or technology, and what factors should you consider? Bush Bros. Robby Martin shares his experiences.HomeMetered Dose Inhaler Line Centralizes Control from Canisters Through PalletsA deep dive into a “one machine” concept for a metered dose inhaler line, with system integration for 18 pieces of machinery and components from a variety of OEMs.Controls & automationDry Ice Feeding for COVID-19 Vaccine DistributionEquipment for dispensing dry ice into insulated containers holding COVID-19 vaccines had to be designed and produced by this OEM in just eight weeks.Take5IoPP’s 2021 Salary Survey Results: How Did Your Compensation Stack Up?After a flat salary year in 2020 with heightened uncertainty about both traditional salary increases and bonuses, 2021 results indicate confidence returning. Meanwhile, job security is high and fewer people are seeking greener pastures at new jobs.BeverageIncrease in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine NeedsManufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.
