HomeFlexible, spouted pouch for foods & nonfoodsJul 28th, 2014Business intelligenceCannabis Branding - an Uphill Battle?Between the fight for precious retail shelf space, and a consumer selection process that is based mostly on cost and quality, cannabis brand loyalty may be a struggle to find.SustainabilityUnilever Partners in ‘Refill on the Go’ Reuse ModelCPG joins Chilean company Algramõ in a pilot that employs RFID-equipped, reusable containers, IoT technology, and electric tricycles to deliver product ‘by the gram’ to consumers’ doorsteps.BeveragePaper Bottle for WineWith the launch of its 3Q Sangiovese red Italian wine, Italian vineyard Cantina Goccia is the first to commercialize an innovative new paper bottle.Package DesignIngredient ‘Explosion’ Puts Muesli Taste Front and CenterA blast of fruit, nut, and oat photography splashes across the packaging for a new muesli offering from U.K. brand Lizi’s to highlight flavor and taste.Home6 Considerations for Automating Cannabis FillingFrom maintenance and certification to new data technologies, there’s a lot to think about when purchasing filling and capping equipment.E-commerceE-comm Consumer StudyAnnual study shows that when it comes to picking which brands they want to shop with, consumers say that sustainable packaging is a key factor.Package DesignMiller Genuine Draft Simplifies Design, Amps up EquityA global redesign of the primary and secondary packaging creates a premium brand image through a simplified and sharpened identity to connect with a brand-savvy demographic.HomeIt’s All About the Cost, Not the PriceJust like all change management, total cost of ownership is a journey that has transformational results when successfully implemented.COVID-19Latin American CPGs and COVID-19Based on the opinions of 432 CPG professionals throughout Latin America, this article traces the most relevant effects the pandemic has had on consumers and market dynamics.Package DesignKombucha Calls on Champagne Bottle for SophisticationKombucha maker L.A Brewery launches a new variety that is ‘reminiscent of a wildflower champagne’ in taste and in its packaging aesthetic.Coding, printing & labelingNanographic Press Arrives in CaliforniaIt appears that Landa Digital Printing is making good on its promise that this will be a year for multiple installations of its innovative S10 Nanographic press.Package DesignJones Soda Labels Convey ‘Messages of Hope’ Amidst COVID-19Six limited-edition label designs for the U.S. and six for Canada convey the spirit of resilience that has emerged during the coronavirus crisis.E-commerceReduced Material E-comm Play for N.A.E., Henkel's Organic Beauty BrandHenkel’s organic-certified beauty brand N.A.E. (Naturale Antica Erboristeria) is piloting an Amazon-backed e-commerce project that features reduced packaging material and optimized supply chain methods.COVID-19Latin American CPG COVID-19 ResponseResponses to the survey conducted by Mundo PMMI reaching 432 entrepreneurs and professionals from various CPGs in Latin America reveal uncertain and contrasting views of the COVID-19 pandemic.SustainabilityFive U.S. Packaging Bills Under ConsiderationWhile each one of the five proposed bills taps into elements valuable to advancing a circular economy for packaging, none provides a complete strategy across the entire recycling system.BeverageRefrigerated Oat Creamer from nutpodsCoffee creamer company nutpods, based in Bellevue, WA, has recently introduced a new refrigerated product line: zero sugar oat creamer.BeverageBacardi Personalizes Bottles with Direct Digital PrintBACARDÍ rum, the number one rum in Europe, has launched a limited-editionglass bottle that uses direct digital printing to bring an Augmented Reality experience to consumers.HomeTampons in an Ice Cream Pint Make a Whimsical StatementFeminine care company Rael launches a unique recyclable carton in stores and online.SustainabilityLawn & Garden Brand Practices what it Preaches with Bio-based PouchEspoma Organic showcases its continued commitment to the environment with more sustainable flexible packaging alternatives.SustainabilityDrive Profit Through SustainabilityLearn what attributes consumers value in sustainable packaging and their willingness to pay for those attributes to develop a strategy that results in profits.
