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Report Reveals Limited Innovation in Food and Beverage Packaging

Less than a quarter of food and beverage companies are currently taking an innovative approach to packaging, a trend that could significantly impact the industry's future.

June 6, 2024

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Containers & Closures

Kraft Heinz Transitions to 100% rPET for Mayo, Miracle Whip Bottles

The change will eliminate 14 million lb of virgin plastic, once the full range of Kraft Real Mayo and Miracle Whip sizes have switched to 100% rPET.

June 6, 2024

Package design

A drupa Tour with Brand Packaging Designer Uwe Melichar, EPDA

At drupa, PW tagged along as Uwe Melichar, European Brand and Packaging Design Association president, led a select group of brand owners on a personally curated booth tour. Here's what we found out.

June 6, 2024

Package Design

“3D Print” Embossing on Glass by Digitally Layering Viscous Inks

In a collaboration between printhead supplier Xaar, ink supplier Marabu, and digital printer OEM Kammann, glass bottles get a "3D-printed" embossing effect for tactile features and colors by layering viscous inks, via digital print heads, onto bottles.

June 5, 2024

Recycling

L’Occitane Cosmetics Bottle Uses 100% Enzymatically Recycled Content

European companies collaborate to produce a fully circular, 100% rPET shower oil bottle made from enzymatically recycled materials that reduce CO2 emissions by 57% versus virgin PET.

June 5, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Diageo Introduce Recyclable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations from Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Diageo from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

June 5, 2024

Digital Transformation

Google Shopping and PVH Americas & CK Global Executives Join GS1 US Board of Governors

GS1 US

Mike Capsambelis and Antonio Lee bring e-commerce and global operations knowledge to help guide adoption of GS1 Standards in digital commerce.

June 4, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Five Regional Water Brands Add Aluminum Bottles to Lineup

BlueTriton Brands is offering aluminum bottles across five of its brands and donating some earnings to environmental organizations.

June 4, 2024

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at drupa: E-commerce Bracing with Sustainable, Decorative Twist

Retention/suspension in e-comm packaging has traditionally been utilitarian, usually accomplished with poly film or tape applied over a product, bracing it against corrugated or board. This stylish twist optimizes DIM weight while making an impression.

June 4, 2024

Logistics/Supply Chain

Duravant Launches Global Lifecycle Services Network

Duravant

Duravant Lifecycle Services delivers comprehensive aftermarket solutions through Duravant’s global network of operating companies and center of excellence.

June 4, 2024

PMMI News

EXPO PACK México 2024: Latin America's Largest Packaging and Processing Trade Show Opens Today

Record market growth fuels optimism as show focuses on sustainability and industry collaboration.

June 4, 2024

Digital Transformation

A Match Made at drupa: Right-sized Case Erecting & Digital Printing

In an e-comm-minded unveiling that makes so much sense, right-sized boxing tech was married to on-demand digital printing in a joint venture stakeholders say is the world's first full color on-demand right-sized case system.

June 4, 2024

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Relying on OEMs Through the Packaging Skills Gap

Packaging and processing companies are relying on OEMs for training, maintenance, and support amid worker shortages.

May 31, 2024