Flexibles

Outdoor Clothier Finisterre is First with Water-Soluble Garment Bag

The ocean-safe, biodegradable Leave No Trace bag is made from PVOH that can be disposed of by running warm or hot water over it.

September 8, 2022

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Thermoform/fill/seal

Thermoformer Lets Farmer Grab the Buck by the Horns

After designing a new animal tranquilizer dart that is free from the problems with those already on the market, this deer farmer then revisited the secondary issue with existing darts: a poor user-experience with packaging.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

BASF and Other Brands Innovate Package Design Using Natural Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging made with natural and compostable materials by BASF and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

September 6, 2022

Protective/transport packaging

Bike Brand is Riding High with an 85% Drop in Plastic Wrap

German bicycle maker Diamant replaces plastic bubble wrap with recyclable kraft paper to protect its bikes' handlebars during transportation, eliminating 16 metric tons of plastic per year.

August 22, 2022

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon and Other Brands Develop Innovative E-Commerce Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of e-commerce packaging solutions from Amazon and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 21, 2022

Sustainability

Nestlé and other companies are moving toward paper packaging solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper packaging solutions from Nestlé and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 16, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

IoPP’s AmeriStar Awards Highlight 2022 Packaging Achievements

Sustainability remains a primary packaging innovation driver, but function, user-friendliness, consumer experience, aesthetics, and convenience don’t take a back seat in this year’s crop of award winners.

August 12, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Dow Award Finalists Reduce Waste, Increase Recyclability

These innovative packaging solutions bring uncanny and never-before-seen solutions to food and beverage, health and hygiene, agriculture, and other industries.

August 10, 2022

Sustainability

P&G, Coca-Cola, and McCormick Develop Innovative Recycling Practices

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recycling innovations by major brands including P&G, McCormick, and Coca-Cola from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

August 10, 2022

Flexible packaging

Atlapac, TIPA Partner to Produce Fully Compostable Packaging for Retail

TIPA Compostable Packaging

TIPA, a compostable packaging supplier, and Atlapac, a packaging manufacturer and distributor, announced their partnership to manufacture fully compostable, flexible packaging mailers for Atlapac’s premium fashion and retail customers.

August 10, 2022

Robotics

D2C Zenni Optical Eyes Robotic Order Fulfillment Automation

Three robotic bagging systems are to be deployed at Zenni’s Northern California customer fulfillment center. The job description calls for visual acuity, precision, dexterity, and tireless work ethic. Robots have that market practically cornered.

June 27, 2022

Sustainability

Max Solutions Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania

Max Solutions, Inc.

Max Solutions, Inc., a differentiated specialty packaging platform founded in 2021, announces the opening of its first facility in Bristol, Pa.

August 1, 2022

Sustainability

Procter & Gamble, Kraft, and Nestlé Improve Recycling Practices

ThePackHub

See a few examples of major companies' recycling improvements from ThePackHub’s July Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

July 31, 2022