E-commerce/D2C packaging

Nutricosmetics’ Tamper Evident Label Takes QR Path to Smart Features

HEBE LIFE’s D2C nutricosmetic products use a label with a QR code that delivers on consumer engagement, geolocation and tracking, anti-counterfeiting and brand protection, not to mention product authentication.

September 23, 2021

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Material handling

Romark Logistics Earns 3PL and Cold Storage Provider Awards

Romark Logistics

Romark Logistics, a third-party logistics company supporting all facets of the supply chain, has been recognized as a Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider for the food and beverage industry by Food Logistics magazine.

September 20, 2021

Sustainability

Lifoam Industries Commercially Launches Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cold Chain Shipping

Lifoam

Lifoam Industries, LLC, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, announced the launch of its Envirocooler insulated shipper with Bioffex technology.

September 8, 2021

Operational Excellence

Global Economy Passes Pre-COVID GDP as Business Investments Pick Up; Risks Remain

After a 3.5% contraction in 2020, global real GDP is projected to increase 6% in 2021, its strongest advance since 1973, but there are still potential risks.

September 8, 2021

Material handling

Romark Logistics Completes Expansion of Warehouse/Distribution Facility

Romark Logistics

Romark Logistics, a third-party logistics company supporting all facets of the supply chain, completed the expansion and upgrade of its Hazleton, Pa. warehouse/distribution facility.

August 26, 2021

Contract Packaging

The Key to a Successful Digital Supply Chain Transformation? People

As CPGs outsource a greater percentage of their operations, end-to-end supply chain visibility is becoming increasingly more vital for all parties. Ensuring a shared vision and desire for collaboration is essential in achieving this transformation.

July 27, 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

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

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Digital Printing Upgrade and a Second Digital Laser Cutter

This Wisconsin producer of both in-mold and pressure-sensitive labels upped its game in 2020 with systems that have enabled the firm to get into the flexible films market.

July 7, 2021

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Markem-Imaje Acquires Blue Bite

Markem-Imaje

Markem-Imaje, an operating company of Dover Corp., acquired Blue Bite LLC, a manufacturer of innovative workflow software solutions for brand owners and product marketers.

June 28, 2021

Material handling

Crocs Selects Bastian Solutions for New Automated DC in Ohio

Bastian Solutions

Casual footwear company Crocs, Inc. partnered with Bastian Solutions to develop a new storage facility and fulfillment center in the Dayton, Ohio area.

June 22, 2021

E-commerce/D2C packaging

Amazon Expands Frustration-Free Packaging Programs to Include Smaller Eligible Product Sizes

The Frustration-Free Packaging Programs Incentive Expansion, announced June 1, 2021 for North America and following later this year in Europe, has expanded its product size range downward, to include ASINs starting as small as 6 x 4 x 0.375 ins.

June 16, 2021

Material handling

Companies Invest in the International Expansion of Safe Load Testing Technologies

Safe Load Testing Technologies

Safe Load Testing Technologies' products and its leadership in Europe were the two determining factors for the MONDRAGON Corp. and CDTi to invest more than €600,000 in international expansion of the company.

June 8, 2021