HomeSqueezable sour cream pouch a first for dairyMay 4th, 2016SustainabilityBeverage Manufacturers Respond to Consumer Trends on Plastic PackagingPlastic has become an issue for consumers, particularly related to plastic waste in the environment. This directly impacts the beverage industry, which is made up of 45% rigid plastic packaging, only 25% of which ends up being recycled in the US.Primary packagingCo-pack/Co-man Bets on Beverage Market TransformationWisconsin-based beverage packer Octopi positions itself to address a rapidly changing beverage market, as well as a shift from bottles to cans, with two canning lines, the newest of which will produce up to 1,200 cans/min in seven sizes.E-commerceAmazon Expands Frustration-Free Packaging Programs to Include Smaller Eligible Product SizesThe Frustration-Free Packaging Programs Incentive Expansion, announced June 1, 2021 for North America and following later this year in Europe, has expanded its product size range downward, to include ACINs starting as small as 6 x 4 x 0.375 ins.SustainabilityLove Beauty and Planet Debuts Reusable Aluminum BottleUnilever hair and skincare brand Love Beauty and Planet is the first major beauty brand to launch a reusable aluminum bottle for shampoo and conditioner for mass market.SustainabilityTea Bag-Style Coffee Pack is ‘Steeped’ in SustainabilityPremium coffee producer Mr. Espresso enters the single-serve market with a tea bag-style product from Steeped that uses plant-based, compostable materials for the bag and outer film sachet.SponsoredUnique FlipGuard™ dispensing closure delivers branding and safetyConsumers want secure, convenient and smooth dispensing for sauces, dressings and condiments. Berry's new FlipGuard flip-top dispenser's unique design includes a tamper-evident strip and more.Take5Cybersecurity Risks Mount While Bag-in-Box Gives Brewers “Cider Security”In this two-part Take Five, we first take a look at mounting risks around cybersecurity, then switch gears to look at a rising bag-in-box trend among intentionally flat beers and ciders.SustainabilityBall Aluminum Cup™ Expands Rollout to Retailers in 50 StatesAfter debuting the first-of-its-kind aluminum cup at major sports and entertainment venues, Ball recently expanded availability of the 100% recyclable product nationwide.Home2021 Healthcare Packaging Design GalleryThis year’s gallery featured many calming and minimalist aesthetics, signifying a consumer looking for relief at home and work—outside of the clinical setting.PodcastsunPACKED with Packaging World Podcast: 10 Billion Reasons to Embrace Reusable PackagingListen to the unPACKed with Packaging World podcast as Anne Marie Mohan outlines emerging frameworks to make implementing reusable packaging easier for OEMs, CPGs and consumers.E-commercePepsiCo's E-commerce Investments Pay Off in Wake of COVID-19PepsiCo’s head of global ecommerce shares how its earlier investments in ecommerce helped the CPG giant handle a surge in orders across online channels as consumers shifted to online shopping because of the pandemic.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.HomeMWC’s Robot Configurations Provide FlexibilityRobotics come into play in the cheesemaker's palletizing operations. But for the most part, that level of complexity isn't needed in a facility producing such consistent product types and sizes. What's needed more is simplified automation.Business intelligenceAccelerating Speed to Market for New Food and Beverage Product IdeasThere are some common challenges when moving a new food or beverage product from idea to reality, and some considerations such as packaging and sustainability that are an integral part of the process.Take5Branding Lessons from Vital Farms’ Fantastic Egg CartonPackaging is your product’s greatest salesperson. On today's Take Five video, see how ethical food company Vital Farms uses attention-grabbing graphics, sustainable packaging materials, and clever consumer communication tools to elevate its egg packaging.WorkforceMiddle Schoolers Take on Big Brand Packaging ProjectsChallenged to invent packaging systems for the likes of Apple and Ford, these middle schoolers impressed both in the pack designs themselves, and their ability to communicate their reasoning.BeverageBeverage Trends Driving Change in 2021Changing consumer demands mean beverage manufacturers have to adjust their offerings to satisfy the desire for functional, healthy beverages, while also offering sustainable or convenience packaging.SustainabilityMars Wrigley Develops, Tests Paper-based Packaging for Balisto Chocolate BarAs brands eye fast-approaching, self-imposed sustainability deadlines, watch for interesting pilot projects to roll out. This European paper-based flow pack from Mars Wrigley's Balisto brand of snacks was developed with Syntegon.Package DesignBudweiser Busts out Patriotic Cans for ‘Historic Summer’Beer giant kicks off the summer season with three limited-edition can designs that celebrate American freedom, with a portion of sales being donated to non-profit Folds of Honor.Secondary/end-of-lineNew Case Packer, Robotic Palletizer, Let Wisconsin Cheesemaker Efficiently Offer Multiple Output OptionsWith a new automated case packer and palletizer, Wisconsin Whey Protein’s cheesemaking operation can now offer its customers bulk cheese in barrels or in blocks.
