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Flex Forward Offers Pet Food Industry Recycling Solutions for Flexible Packaging
A “Return to Retail” pilot for pet food flexible packaging had an unexpected benefit for store owners.
PMMI news
Brands, Co-Packers Contemplate the Role of OEMs During COVID-19
Sustainability
Shapely, Reusable Steel Can for Shell Drives Motor Oil First
Take5
Unilever/Degree Deodorant Package Prototype Embodies Inclusiveness
Package Design
GoodPop’s Mission: Pledge Good. Do Good. Feel Good.
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GSK Consumer Healthcare Commits to Make over a Billion Toothpaste Tubes Recyclable by 2025 as Part of its Ongoing Sustainability Journey
GSK Consumer Healthcare (GSKCH) announced that it is partnering with two global packaging suppliers to launch fully recyclable toothpaste tubes across its specialist and science-based oral health brands including Sensodyne, parodontax and Aquafresh.
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Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELC
NAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.
Sponsored
Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.
E-commerce
Shipper Plays a Starring Role In Progressive Unboxing Experience
A corrugated shipper’s primary job in e-comm is to get its contents to a consumer’s doorstep intact. But this one is able to do so with a bit of theater and flair.
Supplier News
Mike Sparger Named North-Central Regional Sales Manager for Morrison Container
Mike Sparger was named North-Central Regional Sales Manager for Morrison Container Handling Solutions’ Illinois clients.
Supplier News
IQpack Hires Ken Rohleder as President
After a year of record growth, IQpack hired Ken Rohleder as President. He will lead the North American Packaging-as-a-Service Group and the development of the PackChain Software-as-a-Service Group.
Sponsored
Recycle Ready Pouches: How to be Sustainable and Efficient
The Ares 400-SUP runs recycle ready PE, laminated films and bio-films with ease and low scrap rates. It's compact, efficient, easy-to-operate and quick changeover design is perfect for recycle ready pouches.
COVID-19
Packaging World on Marketplace: How COVID-19 Might Change Packaging for Good
Packaging World Editor Matt Reynolds talked packaging with Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal earlier this week. Here’s how that interview unfolded…
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Personnel Training: A Critical Third Step in Cybersecurity
The best cybersecurity plan is only as good as the individuals tasked with carrying it out.
Supplier News
Sacmi to Host Webinar on the Profitable Use of Recycle PET
Sacmi will hold a free webinar on How to Turn PET/rPET Preforms Quality Control Into a Profitable Advantage on May 20, 2021 11:00 AM EDT in collaboration with the Beverage Industry Magazine.
Supplier News
MSU Establishes the Mark V Ewing Memorial Scholarship
The School of Packaging at Michigan State University announces the establishment of the Mark V Ewing Memorial Scholarship.
Sustainability
Four Packaging-Related Bills Making Their Way Through Congress
Recent bills introduced at the federal level related to packaging end-of-life management could signal a national approach to future packaging legislation.
Take5
Trend Toward Paperboard Can Handles Leaps From Craft Brew to Major Food/Bev Multipacks
What started as a craft brew trend toward paperboard replacing its plastic can handle multipacks is now being seen in brands like Coca-Cola and Heinz UK. Watch this 'Take Five with Packaging World' video to learn more.
Package Design
Specialty Deli Meat Pack Redesign Highlights Home-Prepared Meal Possibilities
This past year, more people than ever prepared meals at home, with 71% of Americans stating that they will continue this trend after the pandemic, according to food and beverage agency Hunter.
Supplier News
Eriez Appoints Andrew Olsen Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Andrew Olsen was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Treasurer effective April 19, 2021. He will be based out of the company’s global headquarters in Erie, Pa., and report to Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.
Supplier News
Toray Plastics (America) Joins the Association of Plastics Recyclers
Toray Plastics joined the Association of Plastics Recyclers, an international trade association that represents the plastics recycling industry. Its member companies are committed to the success of plastics recycling.
Supplier News
FPA Develops Roadmaps to Assist Companies in Moving Toward a Circular Economy
The roadmaps are designed for FPA members, policymakers, NGOs, consumer product companies, consumers, local municipalities, and other associations to advance sustainability and circular economy packaging efforts.
Package Design
5 Benefits of Virtual Focus Group Testing
Necessitated by the pandemic, virtual consumer focus-group testing offers benefits such as reduced costs, more authentic outcomes, and a wider pool of subjects from which to draw.
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Leading Food Companies to Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
ProFood World is set to honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements.
Sustainability
Burger King® Rolls Out Green Packaging Pilot Program
Alternatives for oft-used guest-facing items will be tested, the Loop reusables program will be expanded, and partnerships with the Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz will further sustainable initiatives.
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Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity
After a thorough operations analysis, securing networks is the next step to addressing security gaps and lapses.
Supplier News
ProSys Hires Acyr Borges as Division Managing Director
Acyr Borges was hired as Division Managing Director for ProSys Servo Filling Systems.
