Robotics

Are Humanoid Robots the Processing and Packaging Labor Force of The Future?

With advanced AI software, dexterous “hands,” and full body mobility, will humanoid robots be the answer to the shortage of labor on the packaging line?

November 16, 2023

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Sustainable Packaging

NY Files Unprecedented Lawsuit Against PepsiCo for Plastic Pollution

AG Letitia James’ lawsuit charges PepsiCo with harming the public and failing to warn consumers of environmental and health threats of its single-use plastic packaging.

November 16, 2023

Sustainability

WestRock, ENGIE Sign Agreement to Add Renewable Energy to U.S. Grid

Smurfit Westrock

Texas-based solar projects to support WestRock’s pursuit of science-based targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

November 15, 2023

Sustainability

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November 14, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Apple, PepsiCo, and Smol Introduce Paper-Based Packaging Solutions

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging innovations by Apple, PepsiCo, and Smol from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

November 14, 2023

Digital Printing

Sutherland Packaging Hires Jake Sutherland as Chief Innovation Officer

Sutherland Packaging

Sutherland will be primarily responsible for stewarding a culture of innovation and accelerating growth, while aligning with longer-term business objectives.

November 14, 2023

Digital Printing

Label King Adds Digital Printing to Its Capabilities

Domino North America

San Diego-based Label King expanded its capabilities by incorporating digital printing using the Domino N610i digital UV inkjet label press.

November 14, 2023

Coding/marking

Live from AIPIA: McDonald’s's Reusable Foodservice Packaging a Lesson in RFID Integration

The integration of RFID technology in reusable packaging leads to improved inventory management, legal compliance in France, and waste reduction for a food service industry giant.

November 14, 2023

Coding/marking

Live at AIPIA: Unilever's Persil Adds Accessibility Via On-Pack QR

The packaging industry is adopting enhanced QR codes to improve accessibility for visually impaired consumers, ensuring information is available through simple, scalable solutions.

November 14, 2023

Flexible packaging

Morris Packaging Achieves 2023 Sustainability Goal With Recyclable Flexible Packaging

Morris Packaging

Morris Packaging now offers 100% recyclable flexible packaging that also contains 20% recycled content. This aligns with its 2025 pledge of offering a sustainable property for 100% of our packaging.

November 14, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Clemson Launches Compostable Packaging Research Initiative

The initiative from The Sonoco FRESH food, packaging and sustainability institute will bridge lab-based R&D with the larger-scale campus organics recycling system.

November 13, 2023

Flexible packaging

Premium Labels & Packaging Solutions (PLPS) Announces Key Management Appointments

Premium Label & Packaging Solutions (PLPS)

Chris Payne was appointed CEO and Leslie Gurland was appointed VP of Sales and Marketing. They will focus on optimizing and aligning the sales, marketing, and operations of PLPS’ eight locations.

November 13, 2023

Sustainable Packaging

Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit Returns for 2023

Packaging Europe’s Sustainable Packaging Summit is taking place on 14-15 November this year, bringing together leaders and pioneers from across the industry to align strategically, learn, network, and create a critical mass to accelerate change.

November 11, 2023