Sustainable Packaging

Study points to packaging as a solution to food waste in supply chain

A study done in Australia uncovers where and why food waste occurs within the supply chain and suggests packaging technologies that may help reduce this waste.

August 13, 2013

Leaders (UNIVERSAL TAXONOMY PW): Page 862

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Packaging is part of robotics’ banner year

The North American robotics industry achieved record growth of 17% in 2012, and as these firsthand accounts prove, packaging applications played a part in that phenomenal expansion.

August 12, 2013

Containers

Disruptive innovation continues to change packaging

Few packaging advances are disruptive innovations, i.e., something that helps create a new market and eventually goes on to displace an earlier technology.

August 12, 2013

Containers

Sauce bottle symbolizes stalwart servicemen

A striking bottle with an even more arresting backstory, a new 500-mL PET package for Forces Sauces, sold in the U.K., cleverly conveys the brand’s mission: to raise money in support of disabled and vulnerable ex-servicemen and women, as well as those currently serving in the military.

August 12, 2013

Flexibles

Flexible valve application speeds coffee packaging

Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee streamlined—and sped up—its packaging process with pre-oiled, flexible valves that maintain freshness, letting CO2 out of the bag without letting oxygen in.

August 12, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

End bans, fees on recyclable paper and plastic bags, says industry association

In a new policy, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries calls on policy makers to consider the impact on the recycling industry of bans on recyclable paper and plastic bags.

August 12, 2013

Controls & Machine Components

Linear servo motor permits unique cartoning system

All in a very small footprint, this integrated packaging system forms, loads, and closes cartons thanks to its “racetrack” conveyor powered by servo linear motors.

August 9, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Heineken finds package designs through crowdsourcing

From ideas about sustainable packaging to insights into what consumers age 60 and over would like to see in beer packaging—lots can be learned from IdeasBrewery.com.

August 9, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

'In this century, water is going to be the next oil'

The American Chemical Society launches a web-based toolkit to foster greater understanding of the challenges in providing a sustainable supply of clean water.

August 9, 2013

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Mylan first to launch CR medication pack at Walmart

Mylan is working with Walmart to offer 11 SKUs packaged in MWV’s new Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology, and plans to launch additional SKUs in the future.

August 8, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pro Mach’s ID Technology division acquires Winco ID

Strengthening North America-wide customer support with a sixth regional label converting facility ID Technology aims to provide more access to high-quality labeling, coding, and marking products and services; New Hampshire-based Winco ID provides regional base to enhance service and support for Northeast customers.

August 8, 2013

Sustainable Packaging

Nestlé Pure Life teams with KAB to promote recycling in schools

Third Recycle-Bowl recycling competition helps students learn about waste reduction and environmental responsibility. Top recyclers in each state will receive $1,000.

August 7, 2013

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Customers tout benefits of integrated, turnkey case label/print and tracking system

Watch this video to learn why executives from Dish Network, Wacoal America, Whitmor, Inc., and Kimble Chase have profited from SATO America's integrated, scalable solution for thermal printing of peel-off labels, software tracking and easy upload of data to enterprise/business systems.

August 7, 2013