Flexible packaging

interpack Returns After Six Year Hiatus

An estimated 2,700 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend interpack to present technologies and packaging trends along the entire value chain, demonstrate opportunities for growth, and respond to the challenges of the industry.

March 24, 2023

Industries: Page 31

Operational Excellence

Key Sustainability Legislation In Packaging

Regulations and pacts are changing the landscape for packaging innovation, from groups as large as the United Nations and down to the state and municipal level.

March 24, 2023

Sustainability

Champagne Bottle Enveloped in Paper Pulp and Vine Shoot Wrap

The elegant, graceful molded pulp ‘Belle Epoque Cocoon’ for Perrier- Jouët champagne is infused with upcycled vine shoots, demonstrating the champagne house’s circular practices, and is 100% recyclable.

March 23, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Burger King, SC Johnson, and Fenty Skin Offer Refillable Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable packaging innovations by Burger King, SC Johnson, and Fenty Skin from ThePackHub’s February Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

March 20, 2023

Flexible packaging

Tyson Pilots Flow-Wrap Packs for Case-Ready Beef

The new packaging eliminates the traditional EPS tray from its case-ready beef packaging, resulting in a 50% reduction in plastic.

March 18, 2023

Meat/Poultry/Seafood

Chicken of the Sea Rebrand Makes a Splash

The first major rebrand for the shelf-stable seafood company in 20 years includes a greater emphasis on its products’ wild-caught status and a makeover for iconic mermaid mascot and ‘change agent,’ Catalina.

March 10, 2023

Sustainability

Maui Brewing Ditches Plastic Rings for Paperboard Cartons

Maui Brewing switches from plastic ring carriers to paperboard cartons for its multipacks, but CEO Garrett Marrero warns that the sustainability of different packaging materials is complex.

March 15, 2023

Flow wrapping

New System at Orkla Twist Wraps 1,800 Chocolates/Min

Norwegian multinational Orkla tests a new wrapping machine for its chocolate pralines that handily matches the high-speed output of its molding equipment.

March 15, 2023

PMMI News

Emerging Brands Alliance Announces 2023 Grant Program

PMMI

The Emerging Brands Alliance will award one $50,000 Emerging Brands Grant on September 10, 2023, in Las Vegas.

March 15, 2023

Containers

Lagunitas’ New Pack Design Showcases Playful Terrier Mascot

Lagunitas Brewing Company gives its packaging graphics a makeover to better reflect its quirky personality and improve purchase intent.

March 10, 2023

Beverage

Reflections on the Simply Tropical Lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit alleges that Simply Tropical juice drink contains synthetic chemicals.

March 11, 2023

Sustainability

Gallery: Personal Care Packaging at Natural Products Expo West 2023

From insect repellant products to hair care bars and refillable dog shampoo, check out some of the products on show at this years' Expo West in Anaheim.

March 10, 2023

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

Filler, Seamer Lets Contract Brewer Keep D.O. Low

To contract craft brewer The Brutalist and its owner King State Beer, dissolved oxygen is four-letter word. A new filler and seamer combo keeps D.O. low and the beer quality high, while paperboard multipacks help to make an impact on the shelf.

March 10, 2023