E-commerce

Global CPGs Kellogg and PepsiCo Grow Grocery E-Commerce During the Pandemic | Emerging Brand E-Commerce Spotlight

E-commerce grocery sales have increased during the pandemic, and the number of consumers ordering online is expected to remain elevated. Both large CPGs and smaller emerging brands are taking steps to meet the growing demand and utilize online retail.

July 23, 2021

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Sustainable Packaging

Exclusive Interview: PepsiCo’s Ongoing Sustainable Transformation Keeps Pace with Changing Landscape

Back in 2018, Packaging World spoke to Tom Mooradian, Sr. Manager, Environmental Sustainability at PepsiCo, about the brand's recycling initiatives. Three years later, we catch up with him to check on progress, changes, and see what's on the horizon.

July 23, 2021

Sustainability

Solenis Collaborates with Pulpex to Scale Eco-friendly, PET-free Paper Bottle

Pulpex is the world’s first widely recyclable, brandable paper bottle; the eco-friendly paper bottle is designed to hold a wide range of liquids.

July 23, 2021

Contract Packaging

News from CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers

The CPA has been busy of late, releasing its ‘2021 State of the Industry Report’ and lining up a number of value-added services for its contract packaging/manufacturing members.

July 22, 2021

Robotics

ABB Acquires ASTI Mobile Robotics Group

ABB Robotics

ABB acquired ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer that will expand ABB’s robotics and automation solutions to offer a complete portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation.

July 21, 2021

Sustainability

R-Cycle Receives the 2021 German Sustainability Award

R-Cycle

R-Cycle received the German Sustainability Award 2021 in the packaging category.

July 21, 2021

Contract Packaging

Exclusivity Within a CP/CM, Customer Relationship

When is it time to develop an exclusive agreement with your contract packager/manufacturer around a new product or technology, and what factors should you consider? Bush Bros. Robby Martin shares his experiences.

July 21, 2021

Sustainability

Toly and Sulapac Form Alliance for Sustainable Innovation

Toly Group

Toly and Sulapac entered into a business partnership to align both companies with their long-term vision of delivering new sustainable and innovative solutions in today's eco-centric beauty world.

July 20, 2021

Capping

Enercon Earns Certification in Amazon Supplier Network

Enercon Industries Corp.

Enercon Industries Corp. earned certification as a member of the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier (APASS) network.

July 15, 2021

Robotics

Motion Controls Robotics to Exhibit End of Line Solutions and Software at Converters Expo

Motion Controls Robotics will showcase a new end of line production solutions and software and will feature a Fanuc CRX-10iA collaborative robot that will demonstrate one way to use collaborative robots for end of line processes.

July 14, 2021

Operational Excellence

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.

July 14, 2021

Contract Packaging

GreenSeed Contract Packaging Recognized as Local Leader in Environmental Sustainability

The company was awarded the 2021 Green Ole Award by the Batavia Environmental Commission for making the city more “eco-friendly” through operational initiatives that resulted from its strategic and collaborative partnership with global CPG Danone.

July 12, 2021

Sustainability

Nestlé’s Vittel Water Beta Tests Both a Durable Reusable Bottle and a Paper Bottle

Take Five Video: Vittel® mineral water used the Tour de France to test prototypes for two bottle types: One uses a durable plastic outer shell for reusability, the other uses a paper outer shell for easy recycling. Both use thin film inner liners.

July 9, 2021