E-commerce/D2C packaging

Optimize omnichannel

According to DHL Supply Chain, we’re well past the onset of package design for the omnichannel.

August 1, 2019

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Sustainable Packaging

Back to the future, again

As Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan reported in July’s Greener Package coverage, the milkman-style Loop circular shopping platform was officially kicked off May 21 at the New York City offices of The World Economic Forum.

August 1, 2019

Sustainability

Sustainably-sourced chocolate packaged in equally green paperboard

Finnish confectionery selects lightweight paperboard with sensory properties from sustainably managed forests for its new line of premium chocolate bars.

July 31, 2019

Contract Packaging

Social mission underpins contract packaging business

Commercial non-profit Friendship Industries balances its mission with margins, as it provides jobs and work skills training for disabled persons and for those with barriers to employment.

July 29, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

How do you know the omnichannel when you see it? An interview with Brent Lindberg, design consultant and Amazon expert

Q and A about the current state of affairs in the rapidly-changing e-commerce space. Lindberg will speak Oct. 2-3 in Chicago for ISTA Omnichannel Packaging Strategies Conference.

July 24, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Survey: contract packagers evaluating e-commerce opportunities

New survey shows the majority of CP/CMs are dabbling their toes in the e-commerce waters, concentrating their efforts on improving their warehouse processes and operational efficiency.

July 17, 2019

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Modern Mfg. Services: Bubble mailer system

Modern Mfg. Services launches the MBMS-24 bubble mailer system designed to meet E-commerce needs. It is available in either single or dual lane configurations. Options include in-line lamination and custom widths as a special order.

July 16, 2019

Sustainability

Six trends driving the growth of the global bioplastics packaging market

Among the trends identified are the state of the plastics recycling business environment, increased demand for polymers from natural materials, and the introduction of new technologies.

July 16, 2019

Sustainability

Paper-based tray for food

REWE Group, one of the biggest retailers in Austria, is offering the premium cheeses in its organic brand Ja! Natürlich on patented paper trays that reduce the use of plastic by 70%.

July 12, 2019

Sustainability

Cartons’ place in packaging

Horst Bittermann, President of the European carton association Pro Carton, shares insights on the sustainability of cartons, their use in e-commerce, and new carton technologies.

July 11, 2019

E-commerce

Cepac: E-commerce packaging solutions

Cepac launches a line of packaging solutions for the e-commerce market that feature an innovative assembly mechanism across the range, with tear-tape opening and double-sided tape, making the boxes re-sealable as required.

July 10, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

Syngas is the Key to Packaging Sustainability

University of Florida professor Bruce Welt, Ph.D., shares the main takeaways from the first meeting of the Industry Consortium for Advanced Recycling, which took place June 12-13.

July 9, 2019

Sustainable Packaging

The case for degradability’s place alongside the three Rs

Single-use plastics and plastic packaging are under increasing pressure today, as evidenced by the growing number of taxes or outright bans on everything from plastic bags to drinking straws.

July 8, 2019