Robotics

Delicate Strudel Dough Picked and Packed in Enclosure-Free Robot Cell

At Weinbergmaier GmbH in Vienna, Sissi and Franz—as their human operators have quaintly named the two Stäubli robots—pack high-quality strudel dough in perfect synchronization within a cycle time of 1.5 sec.

August 31, 2022

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Containers

Bud Talks Multipacks, OEM Payment Terms, and Can/Bottle Mix

Ken VonderHaar, Global Director, Can Division at Anheuser-Busch, works closely with OEM and machine builder partners. Packaging World visited Anheuser-Busch headquarters recently as part of PMMI’s Roadshow Series, hosted by nearby Barry-Wehmiller, and sat

August 30, 2022

Operational Excellence

New Changeparts Approach has Beam Suntory in High Spirits

By centralizing changeparts storage and management, tasking individuals to be responsible for changeparts inventory and maintenance, and rethinking changeover practices to be leaner and more efficient, operators at Beam Suntory are enjoying significantly

August 29, 2022

Flexible packaging

Four Ways Forward for Sustainable Pet Food Packaging

Pet owners seek sustainable pet food packaging, but packagers find meeting their wishes isn’t easy. Is it best to reuse, compost, mechanically recycle, or maybe in the future, chemically recycle? We’ll look at all the possibilities.

August 26, 2022

Flexible packaging

TC Transcontinental Packaging Recognized for Sustainability in Pet Food Industry

TC Transcontinental Inc.

TC Transcontinental was named a Top Performer 2022/2023 in the Earth Defender Category for its environmental focus and leadership in working towards Sustainable Development Goals for positive environmental impact, by the Pet Sustainability Coalition.

August 26, 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

Prepared Foods

Street Food Inspires Gazebo’s Pack Redesign

U.K. CPG Gazebo Fine Foods has partnered with Slice Design to develop a new package design inspired by the brand’s street food specialty.

August 19, 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

Robotics

Six-Axis Robots Gently Depalletize, Clean Cosmetics Bottles

Italian contract manufacturer Cosmint installs a new robotic depalletizing cell designed to clean and manipulate high-end, preprinted cosmetic bottles without leaving a scratch.

August 15, 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