Sustainability

Avery Dennison BOPP Films Certified for HDPE Recycling

Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials’ Clear Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film is the first to be certified to comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers' Critical Guidance Protocol for HDPE recycling.

August 4, 2020

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Package Design

Nesquik Bunny Quiky Reimagined for Brand Expansion

Facing competition in the RTD category, Nestle updates its Nesquik packaging with a more mature bunny mascot to emphasize its nutritional value for all ages.

August 3, 2020

Flexible packaging

Dow Signs Carbon Project Agreement with AEON

Dow

Dow and Japan-based AEON Co., Ltd. signed a Carbon Project Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and food loss by utilizing Dow technologies in food packaging solutions and practices.

July 31, 2020

Sustainability

Fabri-Kal Updates Greenware Brand

Fabri-Kal Corporation

The updated Greenware cup and portion cup stock print design instructs customers to properly dispose of Greenware packaging in commercial composting facilities.

July 30, 2020

Flexible packaging

Liquibox Helps Brands Meet Demand for Home Care Products During COVID-19

Liquibox

In the midst of COVID-19, Liquibox bag-in-box solutions are helping brands meet demand for cleaners, sanitizers, and detergents.

July 30, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Absolut Sustainability

Karin Ekroth, Senior Manager of Communications & Sustainability for The Absolut Company, shares how the world’s sixth-largest international spirits brand—with production of nearly 26 million gallons in fiscal year 2018/19—works toward a circular economy.

July 29, 2020

Robotics

Robotics Special Report: Case Packer for Croutons Saves Dough on Corrugated

Specialty food products manufacturer installs a robotic case packer for croutons that can keep pace with the rest of the packaging line, while saving costs on shelf-ready packaging, as well.

July 28, 2020

Sustainability

Sakata INX Develops Environmentally Friendly UV Inkjet Ink

INX International Ink Co.

Sakata INX Corp. introduces BSR-Bio, an environmentally friendly UV inkjet ink for corrugated packaging applications.

July 28, 2020

Flexible packaging

Morris Packaging Expands Plant Capacity

Morris Packaging

Morris Packaging expanded its Plymouth, Minn. plant with the addition of two 10-color flexographic printing presses.

July 27, 2020

Material handling

Eltronis’ Holographic Labels Help Deter Counterfeiters

Eltronis

Eltronis, a speciality security printer, aided in the resurgence of two pharmaceutical brands that saw massive falls in sales due to Russian counterfeiters.

July 24, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Intimations of Sustainability

I’ve always told anyone who would listen that the main reason I’ve so enjoyed being a packaging journalist for all these years is because my job consists of talking with some of the smartest problem solvers on the planet.

July 22, 2020

Sustainable Packaging

Compostable Overwrap for Tea Bags

Listening to the stakeholders behind this determined effort is a vivid reminder of how many factors must be weighed before a compostable film can be commercialized.

July 21, 2020

Flexible packaging

Packaging Pioneer John Bitner Passes Away

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

John Bitner, global packaging expert and IoPP Past President, passed away May 14, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 75.

July 21, 2020