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Packaging World
March 2020
In This Issue
Controls & Machine Components
Machine Users Log In by RFID
By better controlling access to machine parameters, and by logging the date and time of as well as the changes in parameter values, machine troubleshooting is greatly enhanced.
March 6, 2020
Flexibles
AeroFlexx Named Top FPA Award Winner
Described as the “perfect e-commerce package” yet perfectly suitable for brick-and-mortar channels as well, the winner of the Highest Achievement Award in the 64th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition is AeroFlexx.
March 5, 2020
Primary Packaging
Co-Packer Dramatically Expands Wine Canning Capacity
In just two years, Free Flow Wines increases its wine-canning capabilities from one semi-automated line to three, adds a fully automated 300-can/min line, and triples its production space.
February 19, 2020
Sustainable Packaging
Controversial Plastics Legislation Proposed
Federal legislators propose the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020, which puts the economic burden of recycling in the hands of CPGs and packaging suppliers and halts all new investments in plastics production plants.
February 14, 2020
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Integrated Labeling Strategy Helps Cannabis Company Grow
Medical marijuana startup Grow Ohio employs a combination of label software, printing systems, and label materials to meet compliance regulations and branding for six different packaging formats.
February 10, 2020
Package Design
From Dark to Light: Hope in a Jar
Packaging for a line of Ayurvedic-ingredient hair-repair products strikes a serious yet hopeful tone, mirroring the brand’s larger social mission to support suicide prevention.
February 7, 2020
Sustainable Packaging
Regional Coke Labels Sacrifice Branding for Recycling Education
With Coca-Cola set to roll out its new range of plastic bottles made entirely from rPET in Sweden, the beverage giant is unveiling new labels that sacrifice its iconic red and white-cursive branding for a powerful recycling message.
February 6, 2020
Operational Excellence
Unconventional Strategic Partnership Helps Global Juice Brand Expand
Marketed with great success in Europe and Asia as Sonatural, this Portuguese juice maker co-locates with high pressure processor in Pennsylvania forming a unique partnership.
February 5, 2020
Design
Special Historical Exhibit Coming to PACK EXPO International
In a major undertaking this year in Chicago, PACK EXPO International sponsor PMMI is creating an interactive display on the history of packaging.
February 4, 2020
Materials & Containers
New Pasta Sauce Jar Lid is 40% Easier to Open
Regional grocer debuts new lid for its vacuum-packed sauce jar that uses a proprietary push-button technology that makes it easier for consumers to open the jar.
February 1, 2020
Sustainable Packaging
Lids Formed from a Biocomposite
Valio, Finland’s largest dairy, will distribute 10,000 wood fiber-based, injection-molded, snap-on, reusable lids made from a biocomposite, while encouraging consumers to reduce food waste.
January 24, 2020
Machinery
Digital Ink-Jet First in Japan
Following a successful on-site acceptance test, Tokyo-based Japanese packaging printer Kinyosha Printing Co., Ltd. has started production on their newly installed UTECO Sapphire EVO Press.
January 22, 2020
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