PACK EXPO Connects Daily Download: Tuesday

Best of Tuesday’s Demos and Presentations by Packaging World’s Matt Reynolds and Editor at Large Aaron Hand.

Mar 16th, 2021

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Palletizing Beverage Bottle Cases at iREX2015 - Kawasaki CP180L & CP500L robots

Palletizing Beverage Bottle Cases at iREX2015 - Kawasaki CP180L & CP500L robots

Robotic Food Handling, Packing & Serving - Kawasaki YF002N and duAro robots

Robotic Food Handling, Packing & Serving - Kawasaki YF002N and duAro robots

Pick & Place for a Food Production Line at iREX2015 - Kawasaki YF003N robot

Pick & Place for a Food Production Line at iREX2015 - Kawasaki YF003N robot

Smart Industry Conference 2021, Pune, India

Smart Industry Conference 2021, Pune, India

ADAPTA 50 by IMA Active: flexibility, dosing and weighing accuracy

ADAPTA 50 by IMA Active: flexibility, dosing and weighing accuracy

mapp UserX 1 - creating a user management system [sub: EN, DE, PL]

mapp UserX 1 - creating a user management system [sub: EN, DE, PL]

Signode's Newest Stretch Hood Equipment (Live Premiere - Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. EDT)

Signode's Newest Stretch Hood Equipment (Live Premiere - Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. EDT)

Signode Storfast Warehouse Automation Solutions

Signode Storfast Warehouse Automation Solutions

Signode Unveils New Sub-Brand Identities for Several Portfolio Products

Rollbag® R785 with Easy Touch Start Sensor

Rollbag® R785 with Easy Touch Start Sensor

2021 PACK EXPO LV 90 sec

2021 PACK EXPO LV 90 sec

Innovative sustainable solutions revealed at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Innovative sustainable solutions revealed at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Schubert auf der FACHPACK 2021 - Virtuelle Tour

Schubert auf der FACHPACK 2021 - Virtuelle Tour

Schubert - Even more quality with customised services

Schubert - Even more quality with customised services

Schubert - Expertise across the board

Schubert - Expertise across the board

R.A Jones Maxim MPSC-200 Beverage Multipacker

R.A Jones Maxim MPSC-200 Beverage Multipacker

R.A JONES Holmatic CFS-720

R.A JONES Holmatic CFS-720

R.A JONES KP-Aerofill AU 450

R.A JONES KP-Aerofill AU 450

EnviroCan™ | Sonoco's Paper Container

EnviroCan™ | Sonoco's Paper Container

Bringing Flexibility to Sustainability with Sonoco’s EnviroFlex™

Bringing Flexibility to Sustainability with Sonoco’s EnviroFlex™

Precision Injection Molding with Superior Material Expertise

Precision Injection Molding with Superior Material Expertise

Live Demo Promo

Live Demo Promo

Packaging during COVID-19

Packaging during COVID-19

IPak Disinfectant Q&A 720P

IPak Disinfectant Q&A 720P

ARC Specialties and Superior Cladding: PC Control powers robotic welding

ARC Specialties and Superior Cladding: PC Control powers robotic welding

Gefasoft, Germany: XTS enables parallel inspection processes for maximum throughput

Gefasoft, Germany: XTS enables parallel inspection processes for maximum throughput

Beckhoff Automation in 45 seconds

Beckhoff Automation in 45 seconds

When upgrading for #sustainability seems out of reach, you're never alone | Sidel

When upgrading for #sustainability seems out of reach, you're never alone | Sidel

Evo-ON® Eco app | Sidel

Evo-ON® Eco app | Sidel

Complete PET water line on stage at Apemin Tusnad | Sidel

Complete PET water line on stage at Apemin Tusnad | Sidel

End of Line Packaging Support e-Commerce Applications As Market Demand Increases

End of Line Packaging Support e-Commerce Applications As Market Demand Increases

Food Production Packaging Automation

Food Production Packaging Automation

QBox Pallet Building Software Demonstration

QBox Pallet Building Software Demonstration

Graphic Packaging Specialty Machinery

Graphic Packaging Specialty Machinery

Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

Variety Packing with Robotics, featuring the QuikFlex™300

ReShape™ Preview

ReShape™ Preview

Spirits producer Amass has moved into cannabis with a THC- and CBD-infused non-alcoholic beverage.

Top Five Trends in Spirits and Wine in 2021/2022

GlobalData predicts new consumer trends and consumption habits in spirits and wine resulting from supply chain disruptions, climate change issues, and a shift in consumer attitudes.

More Editor’s Picks from PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Day Two

Watch Packaging World’s Emeritus Editor Pat Reynolds and Content Director Jim Chrzan as they rattle off a handful of interesting, innovative, or trending findings from the floor of PACK EXPO Las Vegas last month.

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Considering Cannabis Packaging?

There are a few things to consider when moving into cannabis packaging. Read what this exploding market requires, and where it’s headed.

HPP aligns with consumer health trends

Health-Based a Top Trend in High Pressure Processing

HPP touches on the better-for-you and clean-label consumer trends, as well as sustainably utilizing perishable produce, and the growing pet food market.

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ABB's Automated Omnichannel Fulfillment

At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2021, ABB showed its technologies for developing automated omnichannel fulfillment operations for customized production.

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Pat's Picks Podcast: New Vision System, Trayless Ground Meat, ‘Walk-thru’ Case Packer

PACK EXPO Las Vegas was jam-packed with innovation. Spotted by Packaging World Editor Emeritus were a new integrated approach to code validation, trayless ground meat in an MAP flow wrap, and a remarkably flexible case packer with a walk-through feature.

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Wicked Good Cupcakes' Tracey Noonan Keynotes PPWLN Breakfast

The Shark Tank entrepreneur offers advice on building a business from scratch.

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Packaging Machinery Shipments Rise

Despite pandemic constraints, shipments increase 14.7%.

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Sachets, CMMS, and a Paper Blister Pack

Editor Emeritus Pat Reynolds reports from Day One at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, where a print/form/fill/seal machine for liquid-filled sachets, a cloud-based Computerized Maintenance Management System, and a unique all-paper blister pack caught his eye.

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Global Economy Passes Pre-COVID GDP as Business Investments Pick Up; Risks Remain

After a 3.5% contraction in 2020, global real GDP is projected to increase 6% in 2021, its strongest advance since 1973, but there are still potential risks.

Secondary packaging trends are being driven by retail demands, e-commerce growth, and direct-to-consumer (DTC)

Three Models of Secondary Packaging Operations

Secondary packaging trends are being driven by retail demands, e-commerce growth, and direct-to-consumer (DTC). See how these three models are impacting end-of-line operations.

There are seven areas currently trending in the U.S. packaging machinery market.

Top Seven U.S. Packaging Machinery Trends in 2021

According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, there are seven areas currently trending in the U.S. packaging machinery market.

Market Trend Snapshots: Personal Care, Dairy, Meat, and Frozen Foods

Today’s Take Five video quickly covers a few of the market trends that were discussed at Natural Products Expo West conference including personal care trends, a market that was drastically affected by the pandemic.

PMMI Business Intelligence: Mexico Packaging Market

Investment in Packaging Machinery Maintains Positive Growth Trend in Mexico

The most recent business intelligence report drafted by PMMI about investment in packaging operations in Mexico confirms growth during the second quarter and projects significant increments for the following months.

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The Connected Package: Consumers Want to Know Your Story | Technical Workforce Development Trends Within Manufacturing

Consumers want more from their brands and no package can hold the entirety of your brand's story. QR codes can unlock your brand experience. Also on Take Five: NAM initiatives reach out to minority communities to fill the demand for a quality workforce.

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Importing Cannabis Packaging? Make Sure Your Packaging Suppliers Know the Industry

From the Cannabis Packaging Conference West in Anaheim: With U.S. Customs and Border Protection on the hunt for what they deem to be 'paraphernalia,' packaging suppliers must be aware of nuance in describing what products are coming into the country.

IoPP’s 2021 Salary Survey Results: How Did Your Compensation Stack Up?

After a flat salary year in 2020 with heightened uncertainty about both traditional salary increases and bonuses, 2021 results indicate confidence returning. Meanwhile, job security is high and fewer people are seeking greener pastures at new jobs.

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Increase in Online Grocery Shopping Impacts Beverage Pack Sizes and Machine Needs

Manufacturers are being pressed to readjust strategies or accelerate previously made plans in order to address the e-commerce channel surge and meet related demands.

Last year's salary freezes are thawing, and compensation optimism is slowly but surely heating up.

2021 IoPP Salary Survey: Salary Freezes Begin to Thaw. How Does Your Compensation Compare?

After a flat salary year in 2020 with heightened uncertainty and worry about both traditional salary increases and bonuses, 2021 results indicate that confidence is returning. Meanwhile, job security is high and fewer people are seeking greener pastures.

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Which Consumer Trends Will Be Here to Stay Post-Pandemic?

Experts at the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit discussed how the pandemic has impacted consumers, and which trends are here to stay, including e-commerce, CPG accountability, and sustainability.

More in Business intelligence

AMERIPEN retained John Dunham & Associates to analyze the financial and societal impact made by the U.S. packaging industry, which is the largest producer of packaging in the world.

Report Details Packaging Industry’s Massive Impact on the U.S. Economy

Commissioned by AMERIPEN, a first-of-its-kind report details the financial and societal value of the U.S. packaging industry, providing data that can be used to help educate policymakers as they consider packaging-related legislation.

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Beverage Manufacturers Turn to Dynamic Machines and Automation to Meet SKU Expansion

Manufacturers are being pressed on all fronts to expand offerings in the beverage market, and they are turning to OEMs and suppliers to offer solutions at all points in the manufacturing process.

Sterling Anthony

Packaging Should Star in Brand Licensing Agreements

Packaging’s importance to the brand should be carried over in licensing.

Three Growth Opportunities: Functional Beverages, Plant-Based Products & Men’s Personal Care

If ‘Knowledge is power,’ then understanding changing consumer preferences can help you grow your business. Here are three markets showing significant opportunities: functional drinks, plant-based protein alternatives, and men’s personal care products.

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Beverage Manufacturers Use Reformulation and Labeling to Align with Consumer Trend

Health-conscious consumers are looking for better-for-you food and beverage options and are willing to spend more to get them. Manufacturers are meeting this demand with cleaner formulations and clearer labeling.

Functional beverages are a fast-growing segment of the beverage market.

Ready-to-Drink Functional Beverages the Latest Growth Market

Nootropics and pre, pro, and post-biotics are all popular growing beverage offerings, particularly in RTD or premium packaging. These offerings do come with challenges for beverage manufacturers, however.

Growing a Successful CBD Brand

Medterra has only been in business for four years, but this brand has been leading CBD sales in U.S. grocery for over 16 months and is expanding rapidly.

The most important strategy to make packaging more sustainable is to reduce the amount of plastic.

Beverage Manufacturers Respond to Consumer Trends on Plastic Packaging

Plastic has become an issue for consumers, particularly related to plastic waste in the environment. This directly impacts the beverage industry, which is made up of 45% rigid plastic packaging, only 25% of which ends up being recycled in the US.

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Cybersecurity Risks Mount While Bag-in-Box Gives Brewers “Cider Security”

In this two-part Take Five, we first take a look at mounting risks around cybersecurity, then switch gears to look at a rising bag-in-box trend among intentionally flat beers and ciders.

There are some common challenges when launching a new food or beverage product.

Accelerating Speed to Market for New Food and Beverage Product Ideas

There are some common challenges when moving a new food or beverage product from idea to reality, and some considerations such as packaging and sustainability that are an integral part of the process.

unPACKed podcast: Market Disruption as a Competitive Advantage

unPACKed podcast: Market Disruption as a Competitive Advantage

Listen to the unPACKed with PMMI podcast as Tom Morrison outlines a classic good news/bad news evaluation for the next five to ten years.

Sterling Anthony

Approved Vendor Lists for Packaging

To be told, “You’re on my list,” is welcomed news when it refers to an AVL.