HomeLayflat pouch for laundry detergentJan 21st, 2015SustainabilityMoxie Cannabis Makes Move from Plastic to Paper—at a CostCompany replaces plastic and paper sleeves for its range of cannabis products with more costly FSC-certified, chlorine-free paper, as part of its vision to become the first fully-integrated, carbon-negative cannabis company.WorkforcePackaging Pros Bullish on Security & Salary Despite UncertaintyPackaging seems insulated from much of the economic fallout of COVID-19, though not everyone is fairing equally. Women, for instance, seem to be entering the industry, and soon should be matriculating into higher salaried positions left by retiring men.BeveragePaper Bottle for Diageo SpiritsFor Spring of 2021, London-based Diageo plans a limited release of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky in what it calls “the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood.”HomeLooking to Enter the German F&B Packaging Machinery Market?PMMI Business Intelligence has a new report that will help readers understand how German companies choose packaging machinery for the food and beverage manufacturing industry.HomeHealthcare Counterfeiters Flourish During COVID-19Healthcare Packaging's Keren Sookne makes her unPACKed with PMMI debut with PPE shortages, the potential for a vaccine and fake COVID-19 tests dominating the mainstream news.COVID-19Latin American CPG Challenges from COVID-19Based on the recent survey among nearly 450 Mundo PMMI readers, this article looks at two measures companies are considering implementing: changes in packaging features and properties, and using remote diagnostics.SustainabilityWild Bamboo-Based Deodorant Refill PackSubscription-based e-comm company Wild unveils a new reusable packaging platform for its natural deodorant product that includes a first-of-its-kind refill pack made of bamboo pulp.Business 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.
