Package design

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 7: Four Packaging Design Trends that Permeated the Year

Here are some of the approaches that packaging designers took in 2023 to better connect with their target audience via packaging.

December 27, 2023

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 239

Reusable/Returnable

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 8: Refill-at-home Packaging Taking Off Across All Categories

2023 may have bene the year of the at-home refill solutions. From D2C startups, reusable/refillable packaging has found its way into retail, in markets that include household cleaning, personal and oral care, lawn care, and luxury brands, to name a few.

December 26, 2023

Sustainability

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 9: Paper or Plastic for Produce? Controversy Continues

In a contentious topic from earlier this year, founder of Postharvest Hub Shay Zeltzer says the move toward paper packaging for produce will not only result in massive waste, but will place a huge toll on the planet.

December 25, 2023

Bio-based

Top 10 of 2023 – No. 10: Absolut Commercializes Paper Bottles

Join us as we look back at Packaging World’s most popular articles of 2023. At No. 10 is a paper bottle project by Absolut, who says it’s the first global spirits brand to sell single-mold paper-based bottles commercially in the UK.

December 24, 2023

Sustainability

Refillable Package for Skincare Driven by Consumer Preferences

Junoco engineers a refillable/reusable packaging system with interchangeable refill pods for its skincare products to address its consumers’ requests for refillable packaging.

December 22, 2023

Operational Excellence

Top Three Packaging Trends Driving Innovation

Factors including sustainability and digitalization are dramatically changing how the packaging industry operates.

December 21, 2023

Contract Packaging

Prepare for EPR Regulations and Trends Affecting the Industry

Megatrends, consumer sentiment, and EPR regulations are soon coming into play, driving the industry’s future and impacting manufacturers.

December 21, 2023

Recycling

TSS Receives U.S. Patent for First Curbside Recyclable Insulated Box Liner

Thermal Shipping Solutions

The Thermal Shipping Solutions Renewliner PET-based shipping carton for cold temperatures is completely recyclable, lighter in weight and less expensive to produce.

December 20, 2023

Thermoform/fill/seal

MULTIVAC Group Opens New Site in India

MULTIVAC Group

MULTIVAC’s new production facility, showroom, and training and application center will address the growing demand for food packaging machines in the South Asian region.

December 20, 2023

Controls & Machine Components

3-A SSI Announces Summit on Hygienic Design

3-A Sanitary Standards

3-A SSI's 2024 Summit on Hygienic Design will have an expanded focus and a new location to discuss product safety interests with food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

December 20, 2023

Cartons and boxes

New Paper Carton with Venting Keeps Fried Chicken Crispy

To improve upon the crispiness and flavor of its grab-and-go Fried Chicken for Kroger, Home Chef revamps its recipe and develops a new paper package with venting.

December 20, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Maison Orphée, Klorane, and Sainsbury's Introduce Paper Packaging Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations by Maison Orphée, Klorane, and Sainsbury's from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

December 19, 2023

Workforce

Can Manufacturers Institute Promotes Scott Breen to Senior Vice President of Sustainability

Can Manufacturers Institute

CTI's promotion reflects the association’s commitment to solidifying the metal can as the superior sustainable packaging solution.

December 19, 2023