Recycling

AMERIPEN's Packaging Policy Update & 2025 Outlook

In this annual Q&A, AMERIPEN Policy and Membership Director Rob Keith and the association’s principle lobbyist, Andy Hackman of Serlin Haley, provide updates on current state and federal packaging policy along with insights on what to expect in the coming

January 16, 2025

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Reusable/Returnable

Chicago Bears, Fresh Del Monte, and Gerlon Introduce Reusable and Refillable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable and refillable packaging innovations from Chicago Bears, Fresh Del Monte, and Gerlon from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 16, 2025

Package Design

“Fit for Purpose” Packaging: As Yet, Not Universal.

Reflect on the evolution of packaging, its increasing automation, and its role in protecting products and influencing consumers.

January 16, 2025

Bio-based

Dissolvable Skin Care Wipes Pick Compostable Sachets

For sachet packaging of its new dissolvable cleansing wipes, Australian-based Conserving Beauty tapped compostable NatureFlex films by Futamura Compostable Packaging, as converted by New Zealand's Convex.

January 15, 2025

Sustainability

UPM Raflatac's Progress Towards Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

UPM Adhesive Materials

UPM Raflatac advanced its sustainability goals in 2023 by developing recyclable label solutions, as outlined in the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment 2024 Progress Report.

January 15, 2025

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Pregis Accelerates Path to Net Zero by 2040 with Wind Power

Pregis

Pregis has matched 100% of the electricity consumed at six of its facilities with wind power, reducing its carbon emissions by over 4,000 metric tons annually.

January 15, 2025

Labeling

5 Bold New Administration Predictions

There could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements.

January 14, 2025

Bio-based

Brown is the New Green: Lamb Weston’s Recyclable Paper Fry Bag

Lamb Weston develops a paper bag for its frozen French fries that offers a grease and moisture barrier as well as durability and machinability, while still being recyclable.

January 14, 2025

Package Design

Packaging as a Brand-Builder

Personnel, although valuable, are replaceable. But brands are meant to endure.

January 14, 2025

Digital Transformation

AI is Transforming Packaging Manufacturing

AI is driving advancements in packaging efficiency with applications in areas like predictive demand forecasting, smart packaging design, and AI-powered robotics for smart factories.

January 14, 2025

Recycling

Call for Speakers is Now Open for Packaging Recycling Summit 2025

The event returns June 25-27, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas Resort & Spa.

January 14, 2025

Digital Transformation

JR Automation Unveils a Comprehensive Website Redesign

JR Automation

JR Automation has updated its website to better represent its global reach and diverse range of manufacturing automation capabilities.

January 14, 2025

Robotics

Formic Continues To Accelerate Robot Usage Growth in 2024 with 200k Production Hours

Formic

RaaS provider celebrates rapid growth with first automation community event showcasing how automation can transform manufacturing.

January 13, 2025