Operational Excellence

The Cost of Shrinkflation Adds Up for Manufacturers

The process adjustments and considerations involved with product downsizing extend far beyond what consumers see on store shelves.

January 11, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Plastic Use Grows Slightly in 2024 Projections

Plastic packaging is here to stay across global categories and is even expected to increase in use by 2024.

February 7, 2023

Operational Excellence

Coca-Cola, Nivea Top List of Multi-Category Sustainability Innovations

Regardless of product category, companies are focusing on earth-conscious packaging solutions.

February 3, 2023

Operational Excellence

Shrinkflation Feels Instant for Consumers but it's Not So Fast for Brands

The cost of shrinkflation adds up at the production line, as line changes and labor costs may eat into potential gains.

January 25, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Bacardi, Aldi, and Sealed Air Introduce Material Adjustments For Plastic Reduction

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging innovations for plastic reduction by Bacardí, Aldi, and Sealed Air from ThePackHub’s December Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

January 22, 2023

Consumer packaged goods

Printing and Lamination Innovations by Novelis, Printpack, and Velox Digital

ThePackHub

See a few examples of printing and lamination innovations from Novelis, Printpack, and Velox Digital from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

January 9, 2023

E-commerce/D2C packaging

E-Commerce Packaging Innovations by Avery Dennison, DoorBox, and Greenskin Wine

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging solutions by Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials, DoorBox, and Greenskin Wine from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

January 2, 2023

Operational Excellence

Growing Pains in Direct to Consumer E-Commerce

With direct to consumer e-commerce expected to grow in the near future, manufacturers need to consider automation advancements that can help ease the process.

December 21, 2022

PMMI News

PMMI Foundation Awards $16,000 in Fall Scholarships to Students

PMMI

The PMMI Foundation awarded four academic scholarships totaling $16,000 to packaging and processing machinery manufacturing students for the PMMI Scholarship in Memorial of Claude S. Breeden, Glenn Davis, and Art Schaefer.

December 20, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Innovative Recycling Solutions Developed By Mondelez, Domino Printing Services, and TekniPlex Healthcare

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recycling innovations from Mondelez Australia, Domino Printing Services, and TekniPlex Healthcare from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 19, 2022

Operational Excellence

Successful Automation Relies on Manufacturer Partnerships

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

December 14, 2022

Sustainability

User-Friendly Packaging Innovations by Haleon and Microsoft, ASUS, and Canyon Europe

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging designed for ease of use by Haleon and Microsoft, ASUS, and Canyon Europe from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 12, 2022

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Latest Packaging Automation Trends for Cosmetics, Beauty Care

We asked Cosmetics & Beauty packaging veteran Dave Hoenig to scour the aisles of PACK EXPO to see what trends he felt were notable. Smart automation and cobots both stood out, as did improved late-stage customization capabilities among printers.

December 6, 2022