Workforce

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

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

December 19, 2023

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Operational Excellence

Generative AI for CPGs

Still in the early days, ChatGPT and Google's Gemini are tools not yet used broadly by packaging companies, but those brave enough to try are finding surprising results.

December 19, 2023

Package design

Deli Cracker Debuts New Look Alongside Updated Recipe

La Panzanella’s new Croccantini cracker package redesign showcases the product inside and emphasizes its latest recipe update.

December 19, 2023

Containers

Kraft Heinz 360CRISP Delivers Crispy, Microwavable Sandwich

Kraft Heinz’s first frozen product under its Lunchables brand, Grilled Cheesies uses new 360CRISP susceptor technology to produce a crispy and warm, microwaved snack.

December 18, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Eco Flexibles Appoints David Smith GM

Eco Flexibles

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

Robotics

Planar Motor Updates Website

Planar Motor

A supplier of smart conveying robot systems, Planar Motor has launched a new website with more product details and information on collaborations.

December 18, 2023

Controls & machine components

AVAC Products Now Available Under Piab Brand

Piab Group

Piab acquired AVAC in 2022 — adding products for sealed applications to their automation components business — and now offers a selection of AVAC products under the Piab brand.

December 18, 2023

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

Robotics

3M Sells Equity Stake in Combi Packaging

3M

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

Controls & Machine Components

VFD, PLC, and HMI Automation Switch Spells Productivity, Precision

Supply chain delays pushed Balpack to investigate new servo-electric VFDs, PLCs, and HMI components. Integrator HPE suggested Mitsubishi Electric.

December 14, 2023

Flexible packaging

Sleigh The Competition With Your Holiday Branding

Three tips on how to connect with your consumers during the holidays by creating festive, must-have seasonal packaging designs.

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