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Honoring Hall of Fame Careers: Pierre Pienaar of WPO

The Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is inducting four new members into its ranks in 2022. Pierre Pienaar joins the Hall of Fame as a global ambassador and educator for packaging and packaging education.

September 8, 2022

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Sustainable Packaging

Tiny Bottle for Concentrated Mouthwash Replaces 10 16-oz Plastic Bottles

Aromatherapy oil-based mouthwash from GuruNanda comes in a concentrated formula packaged in a 2-oz glass bottle that holds 300 doses and reduces plastic packaging by 99%.

September 12, 2022

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Domino to Share Sustainability Initiatives at PACK EXPO International

Domino North America

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-3506! Domino North America will share tangible examples of how it is helping manufacturers support their sustainability initiatives.

September 12, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

Unilever Goes Green with New Laundry Capsules

Unilever’s new Persil capsule and plastic-free container feature an improved sustainability profile while maintaining functionality.

September 10, 2022

Contract Packaging

Reed-Lane Promotes Josh Goolcharan to Director of Sales & Marketing

The executive will oversee CPO’s business development and external messaging, as well as manage customer relationships.

September 9, 2022

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Volpak to Exhibit Flexible Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International

Volpak

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth S-2501! Volpak, a Coesia company, will exhibit flexible packaging machines, including the new SI 280 hf/f/s machine designed for the flexible packaging of consumer goods.

September 9, 2022

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RRD to Showcase Sustainable Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO International

RRD (R.R. Donnelley & Sons)

See it at PACK EXPO International, Booth W-22000! R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.(RRD) will showcase its end-to-end, single-source sustainable paperboard packaging services.

September 9, 2022

Operational Excellence

interpack 2023 Fully Booked

After a six-year break due to the pandemic, the world's largest trade show for the packaging and related process industries will be held from May 4-10, 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

September 8, 2022

Flexibles

Outdoor Clothier Finisterre is First with Water-Soluble Garment Bag

The ocean-safe, biodegradable Leave No Trace bag is made from PVOH that can be disposed of by running warm or hot water over it.

September 8, 2022

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Weber to Showcase Labeling Systems and Celebrate its 90th Anniversary at PACK EXPO International

Weber Packaging Solutions

At PACK EXPO International, Booth, S-3642, Weber will demonstrate three of its newest high-speed print-apply labeling systems: Model 4050, LA-6000, and Legi-Flex 6100 SLAM.

September 7, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

‘World-first’ Recyclable Paper Pack for Frozen Food

Seafood producer Iceland collaborated with sustainable, flexible packaging specialist Parkside to deliver one of the world’s first paper recyclable packaging solutions for frozen food.

September 7, 2022

Sustainability

BASF and Other Brands Innovate Package Design Using Natural Materials

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging made with natural and compostable materials by BASF and others from ThePackHub’s August Packaging Innovation Briefing Report.

September 6, 2022

Sustainable Packaging

IoPP Column: Let’s Work Together on Sustainability

Sustainability is about preserving resources for future generations.

September 6, 2022