Sustainability

Recyclable Thermoform Selected for Sliced, Cured Meats

St. Louis-based Volpi foods switches to a fully recyclable fiber-based thermoform tray with a removable film layer for its dry, cured meats.

September 18, 2023

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Plastics/resins

Sabic and Partners Introduce First In-Mold Labeling Solution

SABIC

Sabic partnered with Taghleff and Karydakis to demonstrate the use of certified renewable PP resins in high quality mono-PP thin-wall container packaging without compromising quality, processability, safety, or convenience.

September 15, 2023

Flexibles

Tyson Launches Recycle-Ready Pack for Egg Products

This ‘first-to-market’ package for Jimmy Dean egg bites and frittatas uses a mono-material flexible film construction that is store drop-off recyclable.

September 15, 2023

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Reusable Bags, Boxes Offer Simplicity for Circular B2C

Boox’s reusable products have been picked up by Goop brand and others in the B2C space.

September 14, 2023

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New Offering in Flat Packaging Coding

AT Information Products unveiled its RF Lite Pouch at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. This system automates coding on flat-form bags and pouches, utilizing vacuum technology for precise feeding.

September 13, 2023

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Height-Adjustable Labeler

Linear motor automatically adjusts height of container infeed right at the application station.

September 13, 2023

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All-Electric Med Device Sealing

No compressed air reduces maintenance, while internal load cell aids in validation.

September 13, 2023

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Three Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

A new entry in the paper bottle market caught Pat's eye on Day Three of PACK EXPO. Listen to find out more about this unique collaboration on molded fiber bottles and containers.

September 13, 2023

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Shrink-Sleeve Labeler Handles Sustainable, Low-Gauge Films

The Graham + Sleevit shrink-sleeve applicator from BW Labeling can run PVC, rPET, PETG, and OPS as well as the bioplastic PLA.

September 13, 2023

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Pat's Picks Podcast: Day Two Observations at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

PFAS-free oxygen absorber, pick-and-place robot with multi-system integration, all-electric linerless label print-and-apply system, new custom printing collaboration—this and more in Pat Reynolds' Day Two PACK EXPO Las Vegas podcast.

September 12, 2023

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Machine/software Combo Right-sizes E-commerce Boxes

Packsize’s new cloud platform complements its flexible box-making machine, with features designed for sustainability and efficiency.

September 12, 2023

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Barrier Paper Packaging Targets Bars, Dry Ingredients

Amcor’s AmFiber Performance Paper high-barrier laminated paper is recyclable in most paper recycling streams, earning the How2Recycle® prequalification of widely recyclable.

September 12, 2023

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End-Load Cartoner for Dry Bag-in-Box Applications

Bag-in-box has traditionally been tricky for end-load cartoners since the pushing action compacts the bag, especially newer LDPE bags. Triangle solves this problem by 'shooting' LDPE bags into cartons.

September 12, 2023