Cereals, Breakfast Foods

Kellogg, Coca-Cola UK Empower the Blind with On-Pack NaviLens Tech

Kellogg is the first food company in the U.S. to introduce this accessibility feature on packaging following a successful pilot in Europe. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola UK becomes the first beverage brand to pilot the 2D scanable code.

December 16, 2022

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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

Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola’s ‘Recycled Records’ Connects Music Sampling, Recycling

The Coca-Cola Company teamed up with two legendary names in music sampling, Mark Ronson and Madlib, to bring a bold musical experiment to life with the launch of “Recycled Records.”

December 14, 2022

Flexible packaging

Multi-Color Corp. Acquires LUX Global Label

Multi-Color Corporation

The transaction will enhance Multi-Color Corp.’s (MCC) label portfolio as well as capabilities in the home, personal care, and pharmaceuticals market segments.

December 13, 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

Contract Packaging

Co-man/Co-pack Rides the Wave of Adult Ice Pops, Pouched Alcohol

Adult beverage branding and marketing firm Iconic Brands merges with co-man/co-pack TopPop Packaging to address the rapidly growing market for RTD cocktails and RTF adult ice pops, as well as more healthy options for wine and spirits.

December 9, 2022

Home

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

Capping

Marchesini Group Acquires Rejves Machinery Srl

Marchesini Group

Mantua-based Rejves Machinery Srl will join the team of the Pianoro (Bologna) multinational, a manufacturer of technologies for packaging drugs, vaccines, and beauty products.

December 7, 2022

Plastics/resins

The Carlsberg Approach To Packaging Innovation

Facing a ‘mountain of technical challenges’ in its quest for a paper beer bottle, Carlsberg Group sees clearly that slow and steady wins the race.

December 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Tru Earth’s Detergent Strips Eliminate the Weight of Water

Tru Earth’s Eco-Strips dissolvable laundry detergent strips eliminate plastic detergent containers, reduce transportation emissions and costs, and ensure consumers use the right amount of product.

December 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Refillable and Reusable Packaging Innovations by Walmart, Ball, and Bravo Sierra

ThePackHub

See a few examples of refillable and reusable packaging solutions from Walmart, Ball, and Bravo Sierra from ThePackHub’s November Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

December 6, 2022

Robotics

Robotic Automation Doubles Capacity for Dot’s Pretzels

With no perceivable impediment to its growth other than capacity, Dot’s Pretzels, now a Hershey Co. brand, opened a new facility with a special focus on robotic packaging automation.

December 2, 2022

Cartons and boxes

Pair Eyewear Grows Up, But Retains its Joyful Energy

Customizable eyewear company Pair sheds its child-centric branding for a more universal audience, while still leaning into the joyfulness and fun that’s always been a part of the brand.

December 2, 2022