Sustainable Packaging

Eco Flexibles Appoints David Smith GM

In the newly appointed role as General Manager, Smith will oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure Eco Flexibles’ strategic goals are met.

December 18, 2023

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Contract packaging

TGI Fridays Chicken Bites Recalled Due to Possible Plastic Contamination

Simmons Prepared Foods is recalling 26,550 lb of the frozen, boneless retail product after the company received customer complaints about clear, hard plastic found under the breading of the bites.

December 15, 2023

Material handling

Pilz Unveils Safety Solution for AMRs

Pilz Automation Safety, LP

The safeguard was developed by automation technology supplier Pilz to ensure an efficient flow of goods in production and logistics handled by complex Autonomous Mobile Robots.

December 14, 2023

Shrink wrapping

Goodwin Adds E-Commerce Shrink-Wrap Machine

Goodwin Company

Contract manufacturer Goodwin Company's shrink-wrap machine allows brands to do what Amazon does at a significantly reduced cost.

December 14, 2023

Conveying & accumulation

Bastian Celebrates 100th AutoStore Project

Bastian Solutions

Since their initial project in 2015, Bastian Solutions and AutoStore have worked to elevate supply chain capabilities.

December 13, 2023

Sustainability

Ecopol Invests in JRF Technology

Ecopol S.p.A.

The partnership with JRF is part of Ecopol’s broader effort to expand R&D capabilities and accelerate development of next generation sustainable delivery systems.

December 13, 2023

Contract packaging

Goodwin Adds New Automatic Blending System

Goodwin Company

The new automatic blending system at Goodwin Company’s California facility allows for the blending of products like antifreeze and diesel exhaust fluid in hours instead of days.

December 12, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

PFAS and Other Contaminants Found in Food Process Wastewater

PFAS concentrations and other contaminants found in some food process wastewater are raising concerns about environmental impacts.

December 12, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, and Circle K Introduce Reusable Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of reusable packaging innovations by Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, and Circle K from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 12, 2023

Flexible packaging

State-of-the-art Plastics Recycling Plant Opens Near Minneapolis

An anticipated regional circular economy initiative breaks new ground, promising circular film-to-film recycling.

December 11, 2023

Bio-based

Compostable Biodolomer Cups Debut at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The new biodolomer substrate can be used for everything from grocery bags to cover film for agriculture. It is 100% compostable, CO2 neutral, and does not result in any microplastics, the company says.

December 8, 2023

Home

Material/Equipment Combo Allows for Tray Bundling with Paper

WestRock and Atlantic Packaging collaborate to develop Canopy, a new system that provides a curbside-recyclable replacement for PE film for tray bundling.

December 8, 2023

Sustainability

Diageo & Bacardi's Circular Spirits Format Emerges by Land, Sea, & Casino

The big spirits brands and their channel partners seek to eliminate tons of single-use packaging waste in bars, casinos, and even cruise ships with the disruptive ecoTOTE and SmartPour reusable packaging format.

December 7, 2023