Flexible packaging

Refill-at-Home Packaging Takes Off Across Categories

Beginning with innovative at-home refill solutions from D2C startups, reusable/refillable packaging has found its way into retail, in markets that include household cleaning, personal and oral care, lawn care, and luxury brands, to name just some.

January 24, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Plastic Considered Least Sustainable Material by Consumers

Consumers across global regions ranked plastic as the least sustainable packaging material, and their self-reported habits reflect this.

February 22, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola, Kyocera, and Ocean's Halo Adjust Packaging Material to Increase Sustainability

ThePackHub

See a few examples of material adjustments for sustainability from Coca-Cola, Kyocera, and Ocean's Halo from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

February 19, 2023

PMMI News

EXPO PACK Guadalajara Poised for Strong Return this June

PMMI

Registration is now open for EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2023, which returns in-person after four years to feature solutions for over 40 vertical markets.

February 15, 2023

Sustainability

Perfume, Spirits Brands Lighten the Load of Heavy Packaging with Refills

Luxury Brazilian brands O.U.i. eaux de parfum and Beg Distilaria artisanal gin offer product refills in aluminum bottles to minimize the weight of their packaging and preserve the consumers’ original investment in their premium packaging.

January 24, 2023

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

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

Sustainable Packaging

Listerine Advances More Sustainable Oral Care Packaging

New Listerine Cool Mint Zero Alcohol Concentrate Refills in a 100-mL PET bottle use 60% less plastic when compared to a standard 500-mL bottle of Listerine while providing the same benefits.

January 24, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

East London Liquor Company, Coty, and Teaology Introduce Refillable and Reusable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging innovations from East London Liquor Company, Coty, and Teaology from ThePackHub’s December Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

February 6, 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

Material handling

Systech Completes Successful 2022

Systech

In 2022, Systech saw an extension of its authority serving the pharmaceutical market, expansion into other markets, and continued enhancement of its comprehensive platform.

February 2, 2023

Operational Excellence

Other Shoe Finally Drops on Cosmetics Regulation

In late December, the U.S. Congress passed, and President Biden signed, a big federal spending bill that included significant new changes to the laws applicable to cosmetics products.

February 1, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Personal Care Startup Selects Plastic for Reusable Deodorant Case

U.K.’s Proverb delves deep into research on more sustainable material options when selecting packaging for its refillable deodorant case and refill sticks, settling on plastic and paper, respectively.

January 24, 2023